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Lawn Care in Colorado Springs, CO That Gets It

Lawn care in Colorado Springs means working with sandy soil and semi-arid skies (not against them).

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    Colorado Springs sits in a cool semiarid pocket where the Rockies meet the plains. Your lawn deals with sandy soil that drains fast and winters that don't mess around.

    Sunday builds lawn care plans around what your yard actually needs. We use satellite imagery, local climate data, and over 1,300 soil samples from Colorado Springs to get it right.

    What Sunday brings to Colorado Springs lawns

    • Nutrient plans matched to sandy, fast-draining soil
    • Seasonal timing for cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass
    • Water-smart formulas for semi-arid conditions
    • Pesticide-free products safe for kids and pets

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    How it works

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    Get yard analysis

    Answer a few easy questions about your yard and location to help us create your unique plan.

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    Open your box

    Your first box—including a free soil test—will arrive right when your lawn needs it.

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    Spray it on

    Attach the custom fertilizer to your hose and spray. Then relax and wait for your next box!

    Lawn care for Colorado Springs, Colorado

    Average lawn size 1,660 sq ft (based on 1,300 local soil tests)
    Dominant grass type Cool-season grasses
    Typical soil pH 6.8 (near-neutral, slightly acidic)
    Organic matter 4.5%
    Soil composition 61% sand, 30% silt, 9% clay (sandy loam)
    Key nutrients Potassium 279 ppm, phosphorus 128 ppm, calcium 2,148 ppm

    Colorado Springs lawns come with sandy soil that drains fast and a semi-arid climate that keeps things interesting. The good news? Your soil's already got solid nutrients and a near-neutral pH. The challenge is holding onto moisture when summer heat rolls in.

    Your sandy soil is thirsty (and impatient)

    That sandy loam drains quickly, so water deeply but less often to encourage roots to dig down. Fertilize in early fall when cool-season grasses are hungry, not during summer stress. One common mistake here: overwatering in short bursts, which keeps roots shallow and lazy. Check out our lawn guides for more local tips.

    Ready to see what your yard actually needs? Get your free lawn analysis and take the guesswork out.

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    Sunday products have worked wonders for my lawn. My backyard has all new sod from last Fall and the front yard is preexisting grass - Sunday products work great on both. I’ve used their fertilizers, weed killer and grass seed and my yard looks amazing. My lawn plan is perfect for our climate/soil content every season and the ease of ordering/applying their products is unrivaled.

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    We have struggled with our back yard for several years. At the beginning of this summer I found Sunday Lawn Care. The best Lawn treatments at a reasonable price and it is pet and people friendly. I will stay with them.

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    Highly Recommend! Living in a high altitude desert, Sunday has kept my yard green and healthy all summer long.

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    Colorado Sunday Lawn Plan

    Sunday products have worked wonders for my lawn. My backyard has all new sod from last Fall and the front yard is preexisting grass - Sunday products work great on both. I’ve used their fertilizers, weed killer and grass seed and my yard looks amazing. My lawn plan is perfect for our climate/soil content every season and the ease of ordering/applying their products is unrivaled.

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    Arvada, CO

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    Great results!

    Great results! Dropped my lawn care service and thought I would give Sunday a try...very glad I did!

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    Colorado Springs, CO

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    Best Lawn Care Ever

    We have struggled with our back yard for several years. At the beginning of this summer I found Sunday Lawn Care. The best Lawn treatments at a reasonable price and it is pet and people friendly. I will stay with them.

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      Colorado Springs, Colorado FAQs

      Sunday custom lawn plans start at $55 on average and include pesticide-free nutrients, free soil analysis, a personalized schedule, and expert consultations. Traditional lawn care services can run up to $1,500 per year, so a DIY approach with Sunday saves you hundreds.

      The 1/3 rule means never cutting more than one-third of the grass blade in a single mow. This keeps your lawn healthy and reduces stress on the plant. Following this rule helps grass grow deeper roots and stay more resilient through Colorado's temperature swings.

      Yes. Traditional lawn care services can cost up to $1,500 per year. Sunday plans start at $169 on average and include custom nutrients, soil testing, and expert support. You get science-backed care shipped to your door without the service markup.

      Apply fertilizer when your lawn is actively growing and temperatures stay between 50°F and 85°F. For cool-season grasses common in Colorado Springs, that's typically spring and fall. Sunday plans include a personalized schedule based on your local climate and soil data.

      Spring cleanup means clearing leaves and debris, raking out matted grass (especially after snow), and checking your irrigation system. It's also a good time to seed bare spots and apply your first round of fertilizer once your lawn is about 60% greened up.

      Start by clearing debris and raking any matted grass left from winter. This helps soil warm up and lets sunlight reach your grass. Once daily temps consistently hit 50–85°F and your lawn greens up, you're ready to apply spring fertilizer.

      How to grow grass in Colorado Springs, Colorado

      Recommended grass species Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue, fine fescue
      Best establishment method Seeding
      Spring seeding window May 15 to June 7
      Fall seeding window August 31 to September 21

      Colorado Springs throws a lot at lawns. Sandy soil drains fast, winters bite hard, and summer heat can stress even tough grasses. But the good news? Cool-season varieties like Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue actually thrive here when you time things right.

      Your best planting windows are shorter than you'd think

      Fall seeding (late August through mid-September) gives roots time to dig in before frost. Spring works too, but water consistently since sandy soil won't hold moisture long. One common mistake? Seeding too late in fall and watching seedlings freeze out. Check out our seed finder tool or browse premium grass seed for Colorado-friendly options.

      Ready to grow something great? Get your free lawn analysis and we'll help you figure out the rest.

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