Lawn care for 10,000 sq ft
Short answer
A 10,000 sq ft lawn needs about 80 lbs of tall-fescue seed for a new lawn, one bag of fertilizer per ~5,000 sq ft, or about 24 pallets of sod.
Seed (tall fescue)
80 lb
Fertilizer bags
2
Sod rolls
1,167
Sod pallets
24
Seeding, feeding & sodding 10,000 sq ft
Seed figures use tall fescue at the new-lawn rate; other grasses need less (bluegrass) or similar (ryegrass). Fertilizer assumes a 5,000 sq ft bag. Sod includes 5% waste. Switch grass type and overseeding mode in the calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How much grass seed for a 10,000 sq ft lawn?
About 80 lbs of tall fescue for a new lawn (half that to overseed). Rates vary by grass — bluegrass needs less, ryegrass similar. Pick your grass in the calculator.
How much fertilizer for 10,000 sq ft?
About 2 bags if each covers 5,000 sq ft. Match it to your product's rated coverage and target nitrogen rate.
How much sod for a 10,000 sq ft lawn?
About 1,167 rolls (~9 sq ft each) or 24 pallets (~450 sq ft), including 5% waste.