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

Stop mowing when your grass stops actively growing, usually after the first hard frost. In Oak Park, that's typically late October or November. Gradually lower your mowing height through fall, aiming for a final cut of 2 to 3 inches to help prevent winter disease.

Never cut more than one-third of the grass blade height at once. Removing too much stresses the plant and weakens roots. For Oak Park's cool-season grasses, this usually means mowing when grass reaches about 4 inches and cutting down to around 3 inches.

Skip the expensive lawn services and go DIY. Sunday plans start at $55 and can save you hundreds compared to traditional services. Grasscycling (leaving clippings on the lawn) returns free nutrients to your soil, and pulling weeds by hand cuts down on product costs.

Sunday's custom plans include 2 to 4 shipments of pesticide-free nutrients tailored to your lawn size and Oak Park's climate. You also get a free soil test, personalized application schedule, expert Yard Advisor consultations, and access to Sunny, an AI yard companion.

Look for science-backed plans customized to your specific lawn and local climate. Sunday uses soil analysis, satellite imagery, and regional growing data to build your plan. Products should be safe for kids and pets, and support should include real experts (not just a call center).