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.
See the section in Helper Choosing Lawn Grass Seed. Calculating How Much Seed. Estimate the size of your lawn in terms of 1000's of square feet and follow instructions on the package label. Recommended sowing of Kentucky bluegrass, for example, is 2 or 3 pounds for every 1000 square feet.At that rate it takes 20 to 25 pounds of seed for an 8000 square foot lawn.ee the section in Helper Choosing Lawn Grass Seed. Calculating How Much Seed. Estimate the size of your lawn in terms of 1000's of square feet and follow instructions on the package label. Recommended sowing of Kentucky bluegrass, for example, is 2 or 3 pounds for every 1000 square feet.