Custom DIY lawn care in Chapel Hill, NC
Lawn plans customized to your Chapel Hill, NC lawn and delivered to your door.

Chapel Hill, NC - meet custom lawn care
Under those famous Carolina blue skies, Sunday delivers lawn care that's tailored specifically for Chapel Hill soil and climate conditions.
Our data shows Chapel Hill lawns average 3,216 sq. ft. with a mix of tall fescue and bermudagrass. With slightly acidic soil (pH 6.3), 3.99% organic matter, and a sandy-silt composition, your lawn has unique needs that generic products can't address.
What makes Sunday perfect for Chapel Hill lawn care:
- Personalized plans using soil, climate, and satellite data
- Products formulated without pesticides, made for North Carolina's growing seasons
- Simple DIY applications timed perfectly for your lawn's needs
Lawn care in Chapel Hill requires understanding the local ecosystem. Customers report greener lawns with less work and better environmental practices.
Ready for a greener yard? Get your custom lawn plan today.
How it works
Get yard analysis
Answer a few easy questions about your yard and location to help us create your unique plan.
Open your box
Your first box—including a free soil test—will arrive right when your lawn needs it.
Spray it on
Attach the custom fertilizer to your hose and spray. Then relax and wait for your next box!
Lawn care for Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Typical lawn size in Chapel Hill | 3,216 sq. ft. |
Dominant grass types in Chapel Hill | Cool and warm season grasses like tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, bermudagrass, and zoysiagrass |
Typical soil pH for Chapel Hill lawns | 6.3, slightly acidic |
Typical organic matter in Chapel Hill lawns | 3.99% |
Chapel Hill lawn soil composition | 57% sand, 32.5% silt, 11% clay |
Key soil nutrients in Chapel Hill lawns | Phosphorus: 38 ppm, Potassium: 96.5 ppm, Calcium: 1,282 ppm, Iron: 144.5 ppm |
Chapel Hill lawns average 3,216 square feet and grow a mix of cool and warm season grasses like tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, bermudagrass, and zoysiagrass. The soil in North Carolina has some helpful characteristics:
- Slightly acidic pH (6.3) - good for most lawn grasses
- Healthy organic matter (3.99%)
- Sandy loam texture (57% sand, 32.5% silt, 11% clay)
What this means for your lawn care:
- The sandy soil drains well but may need more frequent watering during hot summers
- Your soil has decent nutrient levels, but regular fertilizing helps maintain them
- The soil texture supports good root growth for both cool and warm season grasses
For best results with lawn care in Chapel Hill, adjust your mowing height seasonally - higher in summer for cool-season grasses, lower for warm-season varieties. Not sure about your specific soil? A soil test can help you create a customized plan for your yard.
Sunday lawn care reviews near Chapel Hill, NC

Love Sunday products!!
My lawn is ranked in the top 2 in our entire neighborhood and the number one uses lots of chemicals. My growth is fantastic, lush and rich green. Everything arrives when it's needed and is easy to apply. We're in year 2 and will keep using all the Sunday products!
Juliet
New Bern, NC

Great product
So easy to use and the results are very noticeable! Our lawn has never been greener. It’s tough to achieve in the NC Sandhills!
Kaylen
North Carolina, NC

Love these products
We love Sunday! Our lawn has never been greener
Melissa
North Carolina, NC

So far so good! Started
So far so good! Started Sunday treatments last fall and the yard looks great! Application was super easy.
Sean
North Carolina, NC

Sunday means green
Very easy to use and delivers good results based on our three years of experiences with Sunday.
Li
North Carolina, NC

We love Sunday. Will definitely
We love Sunday. Will definitely be continuing our subscription. Picture shows the difference between the neighbors yard and ours at the bottom of the hill.
Whitney
North Carolina, NC

Love Sunday products!!
My lawn is ranked in the top 2 in our entire neighborhood and the number one uses lots of chemicals. My growth is fantastic, lush and rich green. Everything arrives when it's needed and is easy to apply. We're in year 2 and will keep using all the Sunday products!
Juliet
New Bern, NC

Great product
So easy to use and the results are very noticeable! Our lawn has never been greener. It’s tough to achieve in the NC Sandhills!
Kaylen
North Carolina, NC

Love these products
We love Sunday! Our lawn has never been greener
Melissa
North Carolina, NC

So far so good! Started
So far so good! Started Sunday treatments last fall and the yard looks great! Application was super easy.
Sean
North Carolina, NC

Sunday means green
Very easy to use and delivers good results based on our three years of experiences with Sunday.
Li
North Carolina, NC

We love Sunday. Will definitely
We love Sunday. Will definitely be continuing our subscription. Picture shows the difference between the neighbors yard and ours at the bottom of the hill.
Whitney
North Carolina, NC
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina FAQs
How to grow grass in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Most common grass type(s) in Chapel Hill, NC | Cool, warm |
Best way to grow grass in Chapel Hill, NC? | Seeding for cool-season grass, seeding or planting for warm-season grass |
Recommended grass species for Chapel Hill, NC lawns | - |
When to start growing grass in Chapel Hill, NC | Cool-season: Spring (April 7 to May 1), Fall (September 25 to October 16). Warm-season: Late spring to early summer (May 4 to June 15) |
Growing grass in Chapel Hill, North Carolina offers options for both cool and warm-season grasses, giving homeowners flexibility in their lawn care approach. The city's climate supports successful grass growth through either seeding or planting methods.
Timing matters for Chapel Hill lawn care success:
- Cool-season grass planting windows:
- Spring: April 7 - May 1
- Fall: September 25 - October 16 (primary seeding time)
- Warm-season grass planting window:
- Late spring to early summer: May 4 - June 15
Steps for growing grass in Chapel Hill:
- Choose the right grass seed for your yard conditions
- Follow proper seeding techniques based on your grass type
- Water new grass seed daily until established
- Maintain consistent mowing once grass reaches 3 inches
For best results with your North Carolina lawn, consider getting a custom lawn plan that factors in Chapel Hill's specific growing conditions. Browse our selection of grass seed or learn more about lawn seeding to get started.
Chapel Hill, NC lawn care blogs

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Warm-season Grass vs. Cool-season Grass: Choose the Right Grass for Your Lawn
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Growing a Warm-Season Lawn in the West
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