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Peoria, IL – meet custom DIY lawn care
Looking for lawn care that actually works for Peoria's clay soils and humid summers? Sunday takes the guesswork out of growing a great yard in Illinois.
Sunday is a DIY lawn care subscription that sends exactly what your lawn needs, when it needs it. We analyze your specific Peoria, IL property using soil data, local climate patterns, and satellite imagery of your actual yard. This helps us create a plan that works with Peoria's specific growing conditions.
Unlike traditional lawn care that relies on harsh chemicals, Sunday uses natural ingredients that work with nature, not against it. Our customers love the results - just check out our Sunday lawn care reviews from other Illinois homeowners.
Everything arrives at your door with simple instructions timed to Peoria's growing season. No more guessing when to apply what product.
Ready for a healthier lawn with less work? 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 Peoria, Illinois
| Typical lawn size in Peoria | 5,579 sq. ft. |
| Dominant grass type in Peoria | Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue |
| Typical soil pH for Peoria lawns | 7.3, slightly alkaline |
| Typical organic matter in Peoria lawns | 5.27% |
| Peoria lawn soil composition | 64% silt, 21% sand, 14% clay |
| Key soil nutrients in Peoria lawns | Phosphorus: 49 ppm, Potassium: 163 ppm, Calcium: 2,182 ppm, Iron: 149 ppm |
Lawn care in Peoria, Illinois starts with understanding your soil. A typical Peoria lawn has well-balanced soil with good organic matter content at 5.27%. The slightly alkaline pH of 7.3 means your grass can easily take up nutrients from the soil.
Most Peoria lawn care focuses on cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue. These grasses grow best in spring and fall when temperatures are mild. The average lawn size of 5,579 square feet gives plenty of space for a healthy yard.
To maintain a healthy Peoria lawn:
- Test your soil yearly with a soil test kit to track nutrient levels
- Follow a seasonal fertilizer schedule that matches your grass type
- Plan lawn mowing around grass growth patterns - more frequent in spring and fall
- Water deeply but less often to encourage deep root growth
- Choose lawn care products that work with your soil type
Want to learn more about caring for your lawn? Check out our lawn care guides or get a customized lawn plan based on your yard's needs.
Sunday lawn care reviews near Peoria, IL
Great and easy service.
Great and easy service.
Piotr
Illinois
Jared in Arizona
Easy to use, great products, great people. We love the company!
Jared
Arizona
Green oasis in the Desert
My first quick winter lawn lasted the entire long hot Phoenix, Arizona summer. And looks better than I could have imagined. Grew in thick and lush with my few simple applications and watering the convenience- what an easy decision. Yes Please.
Theodoro
Phoenix, AZ
It has been 80 to
It has been 80 to 90 degrees weather and my perennial rye has been staying green as all my neighbors is Turing brown! Super convenient to use.
Zachary
Rochelle, IL
Green grass
This is our second year and our grass looks so healthy. Friends have said Wow, your grass is so green!
James
Northern Illinois
So far the grass has
So far the grass has remained greener than in years past. So two thumbs up so far. Hoping it stays that way when high heat and humidity arrive into Chicago
Luis
Chicago, IL
Great and easy service.
Great and easy service.
Piotr
Illinois
Jared in Arizona
Easy to use, great products, great people. We love the company!
Jared
Arizona
Green oasis in the Desert
My first quick winter lawn lasted the entire long hot Phoenix, Arizona summer. And looks better than I could have imagined. Grew in thick and lush with my few simple applications and watering the convenience- what an easy decision. Yes Please.
Theodoro
Phoenix, AZ
It has been 80 to
It has been 80 to 90 degrees weather and my perennial rye has been staying green as all my neighbors is Turing brown! Super convenient to use.
Zachary
Rochelle, IL
Green grass
This is our second year and our grass looks so healthy. Friends have said Wow, your grass is so green!
James
Northern Illinois
So far the grass has
So far the grass has remained greener than in years past. So two thumbs up so far. Hoping it stays that way when high heat and humidity arrive into Chicago
Luis
Chicago, IL
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Peoria, Illinois FAQs
How to grow grass in Peoria, Illinois
| Most common grass type in Peoria | Cool-season grasses |
| Best way to grow grass in Peoria | Seeding |
| Recommended grass species for Peoria lawns | Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue |
| When to start growing grass in Peoria | Spring from April 26 to May 22, Fall from September 7 to September 28 |
Lawn care in Peoria, Illinois follows the cool-season grass growing pattern. The best times to seed your Peoria lawn are during two key windows: spring seeding from late April through May, and fall seeding from early to late September. Fall is often the better choice for seeding your lawn since the soil is warm and weeds are less active.
Common grass types that do well in Peoria include:
- Kentucky bluegrass
- Perennial ryegrass
- Tall fescue
These grass types can be started from quality grass seed and typically take 5-21 days to sprout. For the best results with your Peoria lawn care:
- Check your soil conditions before seeding
- Plant during the recommended seeding windows
- Water new grass seed daily until established
- Keep foot traffic off newly seeded areas
- Wait to mow until grass reaches 3 inches tall
Want to learn more about growing grass in Peoria? Our lawn guides can help you choose the right grass type and care routine for your yard.
Peoria, IL lawn care blogs
Cool-Season Lawn Care Guide
Maintaining your lawn throughout an entire year doesn't have to be overwhelming. We've created a month-by-month calendar that tells you exactly what your cool-season lawn needs throughout the seasons.
Warm-season Grass vs. Cool-season Grass: Choose the Right Grass for Your Lawn
Learn the differences between warm-season and cool-season grasses to select the best type for your yard. Expert tips from Sunday.
Repairing Winter Lawn Damage
After the hard, cold winter, there’s no denying your lawn needs some TLC. Sunday’s guide to post-winter lawn repair will help your yard recover quickly from winter damage in spring.
Growing a Cool-Season Lawn in the East
Learn how to grow a strong lawn in the east with cool-season grasses including Kentucky bluegrass, annual and perennial ryegrasses, tall fescue, and fine fescue.
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