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 pesticide-free nutrients, free soil analysis, and expert consultations. Your total depends on lawn size and any add-ons you choose.

The 1/3 rule means never cutting more than one-third of your grass blade height at once. This keeps roots healthy and reduces stress on your lawn. Mow higher in summer and lower in fall for best results in Pittsfield's cool-season climate.

Lawn care focuses on grass health through mowing, watering, fertilizing, and weed management. Landscaping covers broader yard design like planting trees, shrubs, flower beds, and hardscaping. Think of lawn care as keeping your grass thriving, landscaping as shaping everything around it.

DIY with a custom nutrient plan instead of hiring services. Grasscycle (leave clippings) for free fertilizer. Water deep and infrequent to reduce waste. Seed bare spots early before weeds take over. Sunday plans start at $55 and can save you hundreds versus traditional services.

A full yard cleanup typically includes removing leaves and debris, light raking, clearing matted grass, and prepping soil for the growing season. Spring cleanup should also include checking irrigation systems and seeding bare spots to prevent weeds from moving in.

Start spring lawn care when daily temperatures consistently hit 50 to 70 degrees. Clear debris, seed bare spots, and sharpen mower blades. For cool-season grasses in Pittsfield, this window typically falls between late April and early May.