Lawn care made just for Stafford, VA
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How DIY lawn care is customized for Stafford, VA
Stafford's mix of humid summers and clay soils creates specific lawn challenges for local homeowners. Sunday is a DIY lawn care subscription that takes the guesswork out of growing a healthy yard. We analyze your specific Stafford, VA property using soil data, climate patterns, and satellite imagery to create a plan that works with your lawn's needs—not against them.
Unlike traditional lawn care that relies on harsh chemicals and one-size-fits-all approaches, Sunday delivers custom-timed nutrient pouches made with effective, plant-based ingredients. Our data shows Stafford lawns often need help with clay soil drainage and summer heat stress, so we adjust your plan accordingly.
Many Virginia homeowners appreciate our straightforward approach—just connect the pouches to your hose and spray. The Sunday lawn care reviews speak for themselves: easier lawn care with better results.
Ready to see what Sunday can do for your Stafford lawn? 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 Stafford, Virginia
Typical lawn size in Stafford | 4190 sq. ft. |
Dominant grass type in Stafford | Cool season grasses like tall fescue, fine fescue, and Kentucky bluegrass |
Typical soil pH for Stafford lawns | 5.8 which is acidic |
Typical organic matter in Stafford lawns | 3.98% |
Stafford lawn soil composition | 48% sand, 36% silt, 16% clay |
Key soil nutrients in Stafford lawns | Phosphorus: 28 ppm, potassium: 120 ppm, calcium: 1448 ppm, iron: 142 ppm |
Lawn care in Stafford, Virginia centers around cool-season grasses that thrive in the region's climate. The average Stafford lawn spans 4,190 square feet, featuring a mix of tall fescue, fine fescue, and Kentucky bluegrass.
The soil makeup in Stafford presents both opportunities and challenges for lawn health:
- Sandy loam soil with 48% sand helps with drainage but may need extra water during dry spells
- Acidic soil pH of 5.8 might need adjusting for better grass growth
- Good organic matter levels at 3.98% support healthy root development
To maintain a healthy Stafford lawn:
- Test your soil with a soil test kit to check nutrient levels
- Follow a custom lawn plan that accounts for your soil type
- Water deeply but less often to encourage deep root growth
- Apply lawn fertilizer during peak growing seasons
- Mow at the right height for your grass type
Check out our lawn care guides and lawn products for more tips on growing a great Stafford lawn.
Sunday lawn care reviews near Stafford, VA

Great service. The suppliments work
Great service. The suppliments work well.
David
Stafford

Love Sunday
Love how easy the product is and customer service was great they reached back to me right away with my concerns and questions answered
Cecelia
Stockton, CA

The best grass seed
I live in VA and the summers are rough on my front lawn. This seed has been the best product in early fall after the harsh sun! Each year it brings it back to life! Definitely recommend.
Ali
Stafford, VA


Plan works as advertised
Plan works as advertised
Derek
Dearborn Heights, MI


Nice treatment for the grass
Nice treatment for the grass
Zoran
Livonia, MI

Great system
Our lawn has truly never looked better. Much greener and thicker than previous years guessing what it needed.
Bret
Detroit, MI

Great service. The suppliments work
Great service. The suppliments work well.
David
Stafford

Love Sunday
Love how easy the product is and customer service was great they reached back to me right away with my concerns and questions answered
Cecelia
Stockton, CA

The best grass seed
I live in VA and the summers are rough on my front lawn. This seed has been the best product in early fall after the harsh sun! Each year it brings it back to life! Definitely recommend.
Ali
Stafford, VA


Plan works as advertised
Plan works as advertised
Derek
Dearborn Heights, MI


Nice treatment for the grass
Nice treatment for the grass
Zoran
Livonia, MI

Great system
Our lawn has truly never looked better. Much greener and thicker than previous years guessing what it needed.
Bret
Detroit, MI
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Stafford, Virginia FAQs
How to grow grass in Stafford, Virginia
Most common grass type in Stafford | Cool-season grasses |
Best way to grow grass in Stafford | Seeding |
Recommended grass species for Stafford lawns | Tall fescue, fine fescue, and Kentucky bluegrass |
When to start growing grass in Stafford | Spring from April 18 to May 11 or fall from September 18 to October 9 |
Lawn care in Stafford, Virginia centers around cool-season grasses like tall fescue, fine fescue, and Kentucky bluegrass. These grass types grow best when seeded during two key windows: spring from April 18 to May 11, or fall from September 18 to October 9.
For the best results with your Stafford lawn care:
- Pick the right grass seed for your yard using our grass seed finder tool
- Time your seeding during the recommended windows
- Keep newly seeded areas consistently moist
- Mow at the right height once grass is established
Want to start growing grass in your Stafford yard? Check out our grass seed options or learn more about seeding your lawn. Cool-season grasses typically need 1-2 inches of water weekly and should be mowed at 2.5-3.5 inches high to build strong roots.
Stafford, VA 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.

Tall Fescue
Discover what tall fescue grass is and learn if it's the ideal choice for your cool-season lawn. Find out how to cultivate a lush tall fescue lawn with tips from Sunday Lawn Care.

How to Treat a Heat-Stressed Lawn
Heat stress in lawns results from prolonged exposure to high temperatures and extended dry spells. Even the healthiest and most resilient grass can suffer under these harsh conditions. Here's how to beat the heat with Sunday.

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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