1) Lawn Area
Tip: You can enter one shape, add multiple sections, or draw on the map.
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Area = Length × Width. Switch units above to use meters/yards.
| Shape | Dimension A | Dimension B | Area (auto) | |
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Shapes: Rectangle (L×W), Circle (Diameter), Triangle (Base×Height), or Custom (enter area).
Draw a polygon around your lawn. Edit or delete as needed. OpenStreetMap tiles are used; no API key required.
Total Area
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Tip: For irregular lawns, either add multiple sections or draw on the map.
Precision: Switch to meters for metric measurements.
Measuring Basics (Quick Diagrams)
2) Seeding Options
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Tip: Percentages should sum to 100%. The calculator auto-averages recommended seeding rates.
Tilled soil often needs slightly less seed; existing lawns pair with overseeding.
Cool-season grasses suit zones ~3–7; warm-season grasses suit zones ~7–11.
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Auto-filled by type/mode/conditions; editable.
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3) Results
Total seed needed
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Seed bags
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Fertilizer plan
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Grand total
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Rate: 0.0 lbs / 1000 ft²
Recommended seeding density (reference)
Germination & coverage timeline
- Select a grass type/blend and calculate to see estimated dates based on today.
FAQs
It depends on grass type and whether it’s a new lawn or overseeding. For example, Kentucky bluegrass is often ~2.5 lbs/1,000 ft² new and ~1.5 lbs/1,000 ft² overseeding, while tall fescue is higher at ~7.0 and ~3.5 respectively. Use the calculator to auto‑fill recommended rates and adjust for shade/traffic.
New lawns need higher rates to establish from bare soil. Overseeding fills gaps in an existing stand, so recommended rates are lower. Soil prep and conditions (shade/traffic) also influence the final rate.
Either break it into simple shapes in the Multi‑section tab (rectangles, triangles, circles) or use the Map tab to draw a polygon around your yard. The tool sums all sections and converts units automatically.
Cool-season grasses (bluegrass, ryegrass, fescues) prefer spring/fall windows in cooler zones (3–7). Warm-season types (Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede) establish best in late spring/early summer in warmer zones (7–11). Always check local guidance.
Many lawn pros recommend about 1.0 lb of Nitrogen per 1,000 ft² at seeding. The fertilizer add‑on here converts your product’s N% and bag weight into bags needed and optional cost.
Depends on type and conditions. Ryegrass can sprout in 5–10 days, fescues in 7–14, bluegrass in 14–30, Bermuda 7–14, Zoysia 14–21. The timeline panel shows estimated dates.