3. Choose a color that coordinates your homeâs exterior colors. I personally like homes that use three paint colors. Usually one color is used for the exterior sides of the house, the second color is for the trim, and a third color accents the architecture, shutters, or some other detail. If a fourth color is used, stick to just the front door.
This should be on the grass seed bag or can be obtained from the dealer. Each mix differs in the recommended rate. Most seed mixes call for around 4 to 5 pounds of seed per 1,000 square feet of land. For this example, the rate used is 5 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
How much seed youâll need depends on what kind youâre getting. For example, a âsun & shadeâ mix takes about 6 pounds for a new 1,000 square foot lawn, 3 pounds for seeding over an existing lawn. Ryegrass takes about 10 pounds for a new lawn and 5 pounds for an existing lawn. Grass is available in small 3- to 7-pound bags aimed at patching lawns to 20-pound bags for completely re-doing a lawn. The cost depends on size and type. A 3-pound bag of sun and shade mixture cost about $15.00. A 7-pound bag of Kentucky Bluegrass costs about $40.00. A 20-pound bag of Northeast grass seed (a mixture of species hardy for the temperature and suitable for a general use lawn) costs about $75.00.