DIY lawn care made just for Salem, OR
Lawn plans customized to your Salem, OR lawn and delivered to your door.

Salem, OR – meet custom DIY lawn care
With its lush green valleys and distinct seasons, Salem lawns need care that's as unique as Oregon itself.
Sunday is a DIY lawn care service that makes growing a healthy yard simple. We analyze your Salem property using soil data, climate patterns, and satellite imagery to create a plan just for your lawn. Our products use natural ingredients instead of harsh chemicals, and we ship everything directly to your home with specific application timing for Oregon's climate.
What makes us different? While traditional lawn care takes a one-size-fits-all approach, Sunday tailors treatments to your exact lawn in Salem, Oregon. We know your soil tends to be acidic and that you get about 45 inches of rain annually – factors we consider when building your plan. Many Salem homeowners have shared positive Sunday lawn care reviews after seeing how our targeted approach improves their grass.
Ready to see what a personalized approach can do for lawn care in Salem? 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!
Lawn care for Salem, Oregon
Typical lawn size in Salem | 1,798 sq. ft. |
Dominant grass type in Salem | Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue |
Typical soil pH for Salem lawns | 5.6, which is acidic |
Typical organic matter in Salem lawns | 7.37% |
Salem lawn soil composition | 10% sand, 57% silt, 33% clay |
Key soil nutrients in Salem lawns | Phosphorus: 64.5 ppm, potassium: 202.0 ppm, calcium: 1,798.0 ppm, iron: 330.0 ppm |
Lawn care in Salem, Oregon centers around managing cool-season grasses in clay-rich soil. Most Salem yards are around 1,800 square feet, making them manageable for DIY lawn maintenance with a custom lawn plan.
The acidic soil pH of 5.6 means Salem lawns may need lime applications to balance pH levels. A soil test can confirm if this is needed for your yard. The clay-heavy soil composition helps retain nutrients but can lead to drainage issues.
Key steps for Salem lawn care success:
- Test soil annually to monitor nutrient levels and pH
- Apply fertilizer based on soil test results
- Water deeply but less frequently to encourage deep root growth
- Mow at 3-3.5 inches to support healthy grass growth
- Core aerate clay soil yearly to improve drainage
Salem's cool humid climate supports common cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue. Check out our lawn care guides for season-specific tips or start your personalized lawn plan today.
Sunday lawn care reviews near Salem, OR


A bit Skeptical to begin with, but ending the season very pleased!
This is my second year using Sunday and so far I am pleased with the results.
Paul
Massachusetts

Lawn
My lawn has never looked this good
Kevin
Massachusetts

Dandelion Doom
It works well. I like to soak the dandelion to really doom it.
Joe
Massachusetts

Started with bare dirt...
This is where we are now, using a combination of Sunday fertilizer and pet tolerant grass seed with some clover and fast grass from other brands. We started at bare dirt this April, so this is LUSH for us. Its not perfect yet and remains to be seen whether it sticks around, but Im ecstatic for now. Ive lived in this house for 6 years and struggled with getting ANYTHING green to grow in this yard, particularly after a horrible drought last summer. Fingers and toes are crossed...
Elizabeth
Salem, MA

Dandelion Doom
It works well. I like to soak the dandelion to really doom it.
Joe
Massachusetts

Look good to me
It's been an easy plan to follow and while we never expect a perfect lawn with 2 large dogs it has made quite the difference
Victoria
Salem, MA


A bit Skeptical to begin with, but ending the season very pleased!
This is my second year using Sunday and so far I am pleased with the results.
Paul
Massachusetts

Lawn
My lawn has never looked this good
Kevin
Massachusetts

Dandelion Doom
It works well. I like to soak the dandelion to really doom it.
Joe
Massachusetts

Started with bare dirt...
This is where we are now, using a combination of Sunday fertilizer and pet tolerant grass seed with some clover and fast grass from other brands. We started at bare dirt this April, so this is LUSH for us. Its not perfect yet and remains to be seen whether it sticks around, but Im ecstatic for now. Ive lived in this house for 6 years and struggled with getting ANYTHING green to grow in this yard, particularly after a horrible drought last summer. Fingers and toes are crossed...
Elizabeth
Salem, MA

Dandelion Doom
It works well. I like to soak the dandelion to really doom it.
Joe
Massachusetts

Look good to me
It's been an easy plan to follow and while we never expect a perfect lawn with 2 large dogs it has made quite the difference
Victoria
Salem, MA
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Salem, Oregon FAQs
How to grow grass in Salem, Oregon
Most common grass type in Salem | Cool-season grasses |
Best way to grow grass in Salem | Seeding |
Recommended grass species for Salem lawns | Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue |
When to start growing grass in Salem | Spring from May 13 to June 15, or fall from August 1 to September 15 |
Lawn care in Salem, Oregon centers around cool-season grasses that thrive in the Pacific Northwest climate. The best time to start seeding your Salem lawn is during two key periods: spring from mid-May to mid-June, or fall from early August to mid-September.
For the best results with your Salem lawn care:
- Choose grass types suited to local conditions like Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, or tall fescue
- Plan your grass seeding during cooler months
- Water new grass seed daily until established
- Maintain proper mowing height based on grass type
The cool, humid climate of Salem supports healthy grass growth through seeding rather than sodding. Getting a custom lawn plan based on your specific yard conditions can help you pick the right grass seed mix and timing for your property. Cool-season grasses planted during these optimal windows have the best chance of developing strong root systems before extreme temperatures arrive.
Salem, OR lawn care blogs

Growing a Warm-Season Lawn in the East
Learn how to grow a strong lawn in the east with warm-season grasses including bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, St. Augustinegrass, buffalograss, bahiagrass, and paspalum.

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.

Growing a Warm-Season Lawn in the West
Learn how to grow a strong lawn in the west with warm-season grasses including bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, St. Augustinegrass, Kikuyugrass, buffalograss, bahiagrass, and paspalum.

Growing a Cool-Season Lawn in the West
Learn how to grow a strong lawn in the west with cool-season grasses including Kentucky bluegrass, annual and perennial ryegrasses, tall fescue, and fine fescue.
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