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Evanston, IL - meet custom lawn care
Northwestern wisdom meets lawn science! Evanston lawn care just got smarter with Sunday's data-driven approach to your 2,164 sq. ft. of green space.
Lawn care in Evanston isn't one-size-fits-all. Your Illinois soil has:
- 7.2 pH (slightly alkaline)
- Rich organic matter (7.58%)
- Silty-clay composition ideal for cool-season grasses
Sunday analyzes these factors to create plans that work for your specific Evanston, IL yard. We deliver tailored nutrients when your Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue need them most through Chicago's changing seasons.
What you get:
- Personalized nutrients based on your soil's needs
- Products formulated without pesticides
- Easy instructions for DIY success
- Expert support all season
Ready for a greener yard with less guesswork? 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!
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 Evanston, Illinois
| Typical lawn size in Evanston | 2,164 sq. ft. |
| Dominant grass type in Evanston | Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue |
| Typical soil pH for Evanston lawns | 7.2, slightly alkaline |
| Typical organic matter in Evanston lawns | 7.58% |
| Evanston lawn soil composition | 54% silt, 28% clay, 18% sand |
| Key soil nutrients in Evanston lawns | Phosphorus: 79 ppm, Potassium: 146 ppm, Calcium: 2,506 ppm, Iron: 184 ppm |
Evanston, Illinois lawns have distinct characteristics that influence proper lawn care practices. With an average lawn size of 2,164 sq. ft., most Evanston homeowners maintain cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue.
The soil profile in Evanston offers both advantages and challenges:
- Slightly alkaline soil (pH 7.2) - ideal for many cool-season grasses
- High organic matter (7.58%) - excellent for natural lawn health
- Silty soil composition (54% silt, 28% clay, 18% sand) - retains moisture well
Based on these conditions, here are practical lawn care tips for Evanston:
- Use fertilizers formulated for alkaline soils to balance nutrient availability
- Take advantage of your naturally high organic matter by reducing synthetic inputs
- Water deeply but less frequently - your silty soil holds moisture well
- Test your soil to verify your specific nutrient levels compare to typical Evanston values
For best results, consider a custom lawn plan tailored to Evanston's specific growing conditions and your lawn's needs.
Sunday lawn care reviews near Evanston, IL
Super easy
I love it!
Nathan
Chicago, IL
Sunday works!
Sunday has made my lawn look great! Best looking lawn in the neighborhood.
David
Westmont, IL
Over-seeding Rules
This is Year 2 of our Sunday Lawn Plan. We used the lawn treatments last summer and over seeded in the fall. It came in great! We used the treatments in the siring and once again over seeded. It looks fabulous!
Celine
Evanston, IL
Great and easy service.
Great and easy service.
Piotr
IL
Hot, Rainless Summer
We didn’t get much rain during the Summer months in the Chicagoland area. Added this to the lawn to help it survive the heat and it worked great. Everyone else on the block had a dry crispy lawn and ours stayed green and healthy.
Michael
Glen Ellyn, IL
Sunday for midwest
My lawn has been looked nice and green even the cold winter period here in Chicago sur been, Illinois. I have been using fertilizer, seed and weed killers and all of products works great!
Satoshi
Schaumburg, IL
Super easy
I love it!
Nathan
Chicago, IL
Sunday works!
Sunday has made my lawn look great! Best looking lawn in the neighborhood.
David
Westmont, IL
Over-seeding Rules
This is Year 2 of our Sunday Lawn Plan. We used the lawn treatments last summer and over seeded in the fall. It came in great! We used the treatments in the siring and once again over seeded. It looks fabulous!
Celine
Evanston, IL
Great and easy service.
Great and easy service.
Piotr
IL
Hot, Rainless Summer
We didn’t get much rain during the Summer months in the Chicagoland area. Added this to the lawn to help it survive the heat and it worked great. Everyone else on the block had a dry crispy lawn and ours stayed green and healthy.
Michael
Glen Ellyn, IL
Sunday for midwest
My lawn has been looked nice and green even the cold winter period here in Chicago sur been, Illinois. I have been using fertilizer, seed and weed killers and all of products works great!
Satoshi
Schaumburg, IL
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Evanston, Illinois FAQs
How to grow grass in Evanston, Illinois
| Most common grass type in Evanston, IL | Cool-season grasses |
| Best way to grow grass in Evanston, IL | Seeding |
| Recommended grass species for Evanston, IL lawns | Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue, fine fescue |
| When to start growing grass in Evanston, IL | Spring: April 28 to June 9; Fall: August 26 to October 9 |
Growing grass in Evanston, Illinois comes down to timing and choosing the right grass types. Cool-season grasses thrive in this northern climate, with Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and fescues being top performers for lawn care in Evanston.
Best times to plant grass seed in Evanston:
- Spring window: April 28 - June 9
- Fall window: August 26 - October 9 (preferred time for seeding)
The most successful way to establish grass in Evanston is through seeding. Here's what works:
- Test your soil before planting
- Choose a grass mix suited for your yard's sun exposure
- Prepare the soil by removing debris and loosening the top layer
- Select quality grass seed matched to your lawn conditions
- Water new grass seed daily until established
For patching bare spots, follow the same timing windows but focus on smaller areas. Cool-season grass varieties work well for fixing thin spots and creating a fuller lawn. Keep soil consistently moist until new grass reaches mowing height.
Evanston, IL lawn care blogs
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