Old Orchard Beach, ME – meet custom DIY lawn care

Traditional lawn care services can cost up to $1500/year. Sunday custom lawn care plans start between $55-100, based on lawn size. Plans include custom fertilizer, soil testing, options for weeds and seeds, and expert advice. Sunday helps Old Orchard Beach homeowners save hundreds yearly compared to traditional services.

Early spring (March-April) is ideal to start lawn care in Old Orchard Beach. Begin by clearing winter debris when soil temperatures reach 50°F. Cool-season grasses grow best in spring and fall in Maine. Apply your first Sunday fertilizer in spring when grass starts growing. For seeding, late August to early October works best.

In coastal Maine, mow weekly during spring and fall growing seasons. Cut back to every 10-14 days during summer heat. Never remove more than one-third of grass height at once. For cool-season grasses in Old Orchard Beach, maintain 3-4 inches height to help grass handle coastal winds and salt.

Common mistakes in Old Orchard Beach include shallow watering instead of deep soaking. Many people mow too short, which weakens grass facing coastal stresses. Using too much fertilizer can harm your lawn and water bodies. Waiting to tackle weeds makes them harder to control. Skipping soil testing ignores coastal soils' unique needs.

A Sunday lawn plan for Old Orchard Beach includes spring fertilizing when temperatures warm, summer deep watering with higher mowing, and fall overseeding. Each shipment arrives timed to Maine's climate with products based on your soil test. You get year-round support from Sunday's Yard Advisors.

Coastal Maine lawns face salt exposure and sandy soils. Choose salt-tolerant grasses like fine fescue. Water deeply but less often for stronger roots. Keep grass taller (3-4 inches) to protect from stress. Apply Sunday nutrients regularly since sandy soil loses nutrients quickly. Consider salt-tolerant shrubs as buffers.