Traditional lawn care services can run up to $1,500 per year. Sunday plans start at $55 for your first box and include custom nutrient plans, free soil analysis, and expert consultations. Total cost varies by lawn size and any add-ons you choose.

Lawn maintenance covers the physical tasks like mowing, watering, and clearing debris. Lawn care goes deeper with fertilization, soil health, weed management, and seeding. Think of maintenance as keeping things tidy while care builds a thriving, resilient yard over time.

Never cut more than one-third of your grass blade height at a time. Removing too much stresses the plant and weakens roots. Mowing on a higher setting encourages thicker turf that crowds out weeds and handles summer heat better.

During peak growing season, mow often enough that you're never removing more than one-third of the blade. For most lawns, that means weekly or every 10 days. Early morning or evening mowing helps avoid stressing grass in midday heat.

Spring is prime time. Clear debris, seed bare spots, and apply fertilizer when temps stay between 50°F and 85°F. Cool-season grasses thrive when daily averages hit 55 to 70 degrees. Fall is your second window for seeding and soil prep.

Pull small samples from 3 to 6 spots across your yard (sunny areas, shady corners, high-traffic zones) and mix them together. Sunday plans include a free soil test kit. Send it in and you'll get results showing nutrient levels and pH in about 3 to 4 weeks.