Lawn Seed Calculator
Pick your grass type and lawn size — we'll calculate pounds, bags, and starter fertilizer with the correct rate for new lawns or overseeding.
2
bags of seed
total ~$158
Seeding plan
Total cost
$158
Seed lbs
40.0
Seed bags
2
Seed cost
$130
Fertilizer bags
1
Fertilizer cost
$28
Rate per 1000 sq ft
8 lbs
Grass
Tall fescue
Freedom Coach™
Buy 2 bags of Tall fescue — total ~$158.
That's 40.0 lbs at 8 lbs / 1,000 sq ft for a new lawn.
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Unlock PremiumTall fescue: 8 lbs new / 4 lbs overseed. Kentucky bluegrass: 2.5 / 1.25. Perennial rye: 6 / 3. Bermuda and zoysia: 2 / 1. Sun-shade mix: 5 / 2.5.
New (bare soil) seeding uses 2× the seed rate. Overseeding a thin existing lawn uses half. Always match the rate to what you're doing — under-seeding gives weeds a foothold.
Cool-season grasses (fescue, ryegrass, bluegrass): late August to mid-October. Warm-season (Bermuda, zoysia): late spring after soil hits 70°F.
Yes for new lawns — starter fertilizer is high-phosphorus for root development. Skip nitrogen-heavy fertilizers until 8 weeks after germination.
Light foot traffic at 4 weeks. First mow at 3–4 inches tall. Full use around 8–10 weeks. Avoid pets and heavy equipment until then.
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