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Generally, you can expect to pay about $90-$180 per 1,000 square feet to seed a new lawn or reseeding (renovating) an existing one. According to HomeAdvisor, seeding starts at about $150, but the average price ranges from $573-$853. For very large yards, the cost usually tops $1,000.
How much does it cost to have someone lay grass seed?
The average cost to seed a lawn ranges from $550 to $1,500, with most homeowners spending about $900 on lawn seeding a 5,000 sq. ft lawn with Kentucky bluegrass. However, projects can dip as low as $300 to plant clover grass on 1,000 sq. ft.
How much does it cost to seed a new lawn per square foot?
The number of grass seed pounds per square foot varies depending on the type of grass you are using. You will typically need to use between 2 and 8 pounds of grass seed per 1,000 square feet depending on the type and quality of the seed.
How much will a 50 lb bag of grass seed cover?
“let’s see, a 50 lb bag is roughly 16”x 30”, or abou 3.33 square feet. An acre is 43,560 square feet so the bag of grass seed will cover approximately 0.0000657 acres.”.
How much seed do you need to overseed?
Overseeding requires about half the normal seeding rate, or the rate that would be used on bare soil, including totally bare spots in your lawn. For tall fescue, the normal rate is generally 6 to 8 pounds of seed per 1,000 square feet on bare soil.
How do I calculate grass seed?
Divide the total area of the lawn by 1,000, as seeding rates are generally recommended in pounds of seed per 1,000 square feet, to determine the number of 1,000-foot sections. If you have a small lawn, this number might be a decimal that’s less than 1.
How much does 20lbs of grass seed cover?
Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix: Covers up to 8,000 Sq. Ft., 20 Lbs.
How much does it cost to seed a new lawn?
Most seed bags will recommend a range such as 250-400 square feet per pound. Seeding a new lawn or spot repair usually takes roughly twice as much seed as overseeding an existing lawn. Use the rate with the heaviest coverage for new lawns and to fill in bare or damaged areas.
What happens if I put down too much grass seed?
All plants, including grass plants, need adequate soil space for roots to spread and develop. If you put down too much grass seed, you will encourage competition that will cause your grass seedlings to struggle after germination because there will be excessive competition for sunlight, soil nutrients, and water.
How many pounds of seed do you get per acre?
For forage production or wild-land meadows, you only need 10 to 20 lb of of grass seed per acre. Some intensive forage production requires more, such as 30 to 40 lb of seed per acre, especially when growing hay for export markets or to sell for making feed pellets or cubes.
Do you need to put soil over grass seed?
After the seeds and Starter® lawn food are laid down, cover the seeds with a thin layer of Scotts® Turf Builder® Lawn Soil™. You can do this by gently dragging the back of a leaf rake over your seeded area. You can also mulch with straw on the rest of your new lawn to help cut back on water use.
How do you price overseeding?
A good rule of thumb is to charge for aeration, overseeding and fertilization about twice what you’d charge for aeration alone, so, if you charge $75 to aerate a lawn smaller than 5,000 square feet, you’ll charge $150 to aerate, overseed and fertilize that same lawn.
Should I overseed or fertilize first?
You can fertilize your lawn before or after overseeding. Both tactics work to feed your new grass seed. It’s best to fertilize within 3 days of seeding. This means you can spread your starter fertilizer a few days before you lay down your seed or a few days after.
When can you cut grass after seeding?
For seeded lawns, it may take up to 2 months before they are ready to be mowed. Sod may be ready to be mowed within 2 to 3 weeks of planting. Three to six weeks are required for sprigs, stolons, and plugs to become established. For seeded lawns, wait for all of the seeds to germinate before mowing.
What is the best time of year to seed your lawn?
Generally speaking, you can plant grass seed any time of the year, but fall is the best time to seed a lawn with a cool season turfgrass variety. Spring is the best time to plant warm season turfgrass seed. Cool season varieties of grass seed include tall fescue seed, ryegrass seed or even Kentucky bluegrass seed.
What is the best grass seed to overseed with?
Overseeding Is Good for Lawn Survival For low-maintenance lawns that don’t need much fertilization, tall fescue is the best grass seed for overseeing. In contrast, perennial ryegrass seed germinates faster and has a high heat tolerance, so consider this for warmer climates.
How many pounds is an acre of tall fescue?
For seeding tall fescue alone, 12 lb of seed per acre is adequate. Tall fescue in legume mixtures should be seeded at 8 to 10 lb per acre (Table 3).
