A green yard, artificial grass, or an irrigation system? Before you agree with anyone, read this: what to prepare, the difference between artificial and natural grass, and the questions that help your garden survive the Riyadh heat.
Get these ready before you ask for a price.
Length × width of the yard or the space you want to plant.
Notice where the sun falls through the day and where there's shade. It affects the type of grass.
Is there a tap or water supply nearby for irrigation?
Natural grass needs watering and care; artificial needs less.
Know them before, so you can ask the company about them.
Usually too little water, or at the wrong time. Water early morning or at night, not at midday.
Normal in the Riyadh sun. Spray it with water before children play, or shade part of it.
The ground underneath wasn't levelled or has no drainage. It needs levelling and drainage holes.
No weed membrane was laid under the grass. Ask about it before fitting.
The irrigation leaks or runs too long. Drip irrigation and a timer save a lot.
Usually plants that don't suit the Riyadh climate. Ask for plants that handle heat and salty water.
Many people do both: natural in the shade, artificial in the sun.
No water, little upkeep.
Cooler and nicer.
For plants and trees.
Early morning or after sunset, so the water doesn't evaporate.
Plants that handle heat and salty water save water and live longer.
A shade or a tree keeps the yard cooler and protects the grass.
Rinse and brush it now and then to remove dust and lift the fibres.
Ask before you agree. A good company won't mind.
Grass, fitting, ground preparation, irrigation and plants: ask about each one.
Ask about pile height, density and UV resistance, and see a sample first.
How many years against fading on artificial grass? And on the irrigation?
Ask for a simple drawing or picture of the design before they start.
Do they offer monthly maintenance for natural grass and plants? At what price?
Look at gardens they did a year or more ago, not just handover-day photos.
One sign on its own doesn't prove anything, but take care if you see them.
Ask to see the artificial grass before it's fitted.
Water will pool and the grass will ripple.
Weeds will come through the grass.
Ask to see work that's a year or more old.
Most companies charge per square metre. Use these to spot a quote that's way off, not as fixed prices. The price depends on the grass quality, the state of the ground and the area.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Economy artificial grass (per m²) | SAR 35 – 60 |
| Mid to high-quality artificial grass (per m²) | SAR 65 – 160 |
| Artificial grass fitting (if charged separately) | SAR 15 – 35 per m² |
| Natural grass, planted | SAR 20 – 60 per m² |
| Drip irrigation | SAR 20 – 40 per m² |
💡 Ask whether the artificial grass price includes fitting and ground preparation (levelling and sand), or whether each is extra.
💧 Natural grass is cooler and nicer, but needs daily water in summer. Artificial needs no water, but gets hot in the sun.
A rough guide from 5 sources in Riyadh (October 2026), mostly price pages of landscaping companies. The final price is agreed between you and the company after a site visit. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
Artificial needs no water and little upkeep, but gets hot. Natural is cooler and nicer, but needs water and care. Many people do both: natural in the shade, artificial in the sun.
A good one usually lasts 5 to 10 years, depending on sun and use.
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Last updated: October 2026
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