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.
2. Check the grass seed rate on the bag or with the grass seed manufacturer. 1  For example, Kentucky bluegrass is often recommended at 1.5 to 2 lbs. ( 2 680 to 907 g)per 1,000 square feet (92.9 square m); tall fescue is 6 to 8 lbs. ( 3 2.7 kg to 3.6 kg). 4  Most grass seed mixes recommend 4 to 5 lbs.