Sometimes it becomes obvious that one kind of lawn grass will not work due to the different ranges of uses and conditions that exist in your lawn. With a proper plan your future lawn grass can be much more successful than if you just act on impulse. First measure and draw out on paper the dimensions of your lawn. Get a tape measure and a friend to help you measure the shape and dimensions of your particular lawn. Before you plant your lawn.
Grasses prefer sun.
Shrubs are not so picky. Paved or stone surfaces don't normally show traffic wear and die like grasses may do under severe wear. Proper planning for walkways can save you lawn headaches later. While you are out in your future lawn area - Take a soil sample and take it to your local county agent to be tested. Figure the square footage of your lawn area, so that you can plant the proper quantity of seeds.