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Winnetka, IL – meet custom DIY lawn care
Along the North Shore of Illinois, Winnetka homeowners know maintaining a beautiful lawn requires understanding the unique local growing conditions. Sunday offers a personalized DIY lawn care subscription designed to make lawn care easy and effective.
Our system analyzes your specific Winnetka, IL soil composition, tracking the sand-silt-clay ratios common in northeastern Illinois. We factor in Lake Michigan's climate influence, local rainfall patterns, and historical temperature data to create a plan timed perfectly for your lawn's needs.
Unlike traditional lawn care in Winnetka that relies on one-size-fits-all approaches, Sunday's custom plans are built specifically for your property. We examine satellite imagery of your exact lawn, creating a tailored nutrient schedule based on your grass type and local growing conditions.
Homeowners across Winnetka are seeing impressive results with Sunday lawn care reviews highlighting how our science-backed approach creates healthier lawns with less work.
Get your Custom Lawn Plan today and discover how easy lawn care can be.
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Your first box—including a free soil test—will arrive right when your lawn needs it.
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Attach the custom fertilizer to your hose and spray. Then relax and wait for your next box!
Lawn care for Winnetka, Illinois
Typical lawn size in Winnetka, IL | 3500 sq ft |
Dominant grass type(s) in Winnetka, IL | Cool-season grasses including tall fescue Kentucky bluegrass |
Typical soil pH for Winnetka, IL lawns | 7.3 which is slightly basic |
Typical organic matter in Winnetka, IL lawns | 9.29% |
Winnetka, IL lawn soil composition | 14% sand 63% silt 23% clay |
Key soil nutrients in Winnetka, IL lawns | Potassium 161 ppm phosphorus 54 ppm calcium 2816 ppm magnesium 609 ppm iron 203 ppm manganese 28 ppm zinc 18.98 ppm copper 5.13 ppm sodium 26 ppm boron 1.03 ppm aluminum 418 ppm sulfur 12 ppm |
Winnetka, IL lawns typically span around 3500 sq ft and feature cool-season grasses like tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass. The soil in this Illinois community has some unique characteristics that affect lawn care in Winnetka - it's slightly basic with a pH of 7.3 and contains an impressive 9.29% organic matter.
The soil composition is primarily silt (63%) with clay (23%) and sand (14%), creating a texture that retains nutrients well but may drain slowly. Winnetka lawns show good levels of key nutrients, particularly calcium (2816 ppm) and potassium (161 ppm).
For effective lawn care in Winnetka:
- Mowing height: Keep cool-season grasses at 3-4 inches tall to promote deep root growth
- Watering: Water deeply but infrequently to work with the clay-silt soil
- Fertilizing: Focus on nitrogen to support the cool-season grasses
- Weed control: Address common Illinois weeds early in spring
Want a customized approach? Sunday Custom Lawn Plan creates tailored recommendations based on your specific Winnetka lawn conditions. For more detailed soil information, consider a Sunday soil test kit to fine-tune your Sunday lawn care routine or visit The Shed for seasonal tips.
Sunday lawn care reviews near Winnetka, IL

Sunday works!
Sunday has made my lawn look great! Best looking lawn in the neighborhood.
David
Westmont, IL

Great and easy service.
Great and easy service.
Piotr
IL

Hot, Rainless Summer
We didn’t get much rain during the Summer months in the Chicagoland area. Added this to the lawn to help it survive the heat and it worked great. Everyone else on the block had a dry crispy lawn and ours stayed green and healthy.
Michael
Glen Ellyn, IL

Sunday for midwest
My lawn has been looked nice and green even the cold winter period here in Chicago sur been, Illinois. I have been using fertilizer, seed and weed killers and all of products works great!
Satoshi
Schaumburg, 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, IL

Envy of the neighborhood
Since I started using Sunday our lawn is the envy of the neighborhood. People always compliment us on our lawn and I tell them to use Sunday.
Seth
Chicago, IL

Sunday works!
Sunday has made my lawn look great! Best looking lawn in the neighborhood.
David
Westmont, IL

Great and easy service.
Great and easy service.
Piotr
IL

Hot, Rainless Summer
We didn’t get much rain during the Summer months in the Chicagoland area. Added this to the lawn to help it survive the heat and it worked great. Everyone else on the block had a dry crispy lawn and ours stayed green and healthy.
Michael
Glen Ellyn, IL

Sunday for midwest
My lawn has been looked nice and green even the cold winter period here in Chicago sur been, Illinois. I have been using fertilizer, seed and weed killers and all of products works great!
Satoshi
Schaumburg, 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, IL

Envy of the neighborhood
Since I started using Sunday our lawn is the envy of the neighborhood. People always compliment us on our lawn and I tell them to use Sunday.
Seth
Chicago, IL
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Winnetka, Illinois FAQs
How to grow grass in Winnetka, Illinois
Most common grass type(s) in Winnetka, IL | Cool-season grasses |
Best way to grow grass in Winnetka, IL | Seeding is the best method for establishing cool-season grasses |
Recommended grass species for Winnetka, IL lawns | Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue, tall fescue |
When to start growing grass in Winnetka, IL | For spring seeding, start April 30 and finish by June 9. For fall seeding, start August 28 and finish by October 7 |
Growing a beautiful lawn in Winnetka, Illinois starts with choosing the right grass type. Cool-season grasses thrive in this northern Illinois climate, with Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue, and tall fescue being the top performers for lawn care in Winnetka.
Seeding is the most effective method for establishing grass in Winnetka lawns. For best results:
- Spring seeding window: April 30 to June 9
- Fall seeding window: August 28 to October 7 (typically more successful)
Fall is often the ideal time for seeding in Winnetka's climate as cooler temperatures and typically more consistent moisture help seeds germinate while facing less competition from weeds.
When planning your Sunday custom lawn care plan, timing is everything. The right grass seed makes all the difference in your lawn's success. Use Sunday's Seed Finder Tool to determine which variety works best for your specific yard conditions.
For patching bare spots or repairing your lawn, check out Sunday premium grass seed options designed for Winnetka's growing conditions. Need step-by-step guidance? Our seed guides in The Shed and Sunday's how to grow grass guide provide expert advice to help you grow greener grass with less effort.
Winnetka, IL lawn care blogs

Kentucky Bluegrass: Identification & Care Tips
Discover how to identify and care for Kentucky Bluegrass. Learn what this classic grass looks like and get expert tips on bluegrass lawn care for a healthier lawn.

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.

Fall Seeding Benefits
The key benefit of fall seeding is a lush, green lawn next spring. Learn why fall is the ideal time for grass planting, discover tips for optimal growth, and get into fall seeding for a standout yard next season.

Patching Bare Spots in Your Lawn
If you’re here because you’ve got bare spots in your yard, then let us help. Nothing brings down a beautiful lawn like dead patches of grass. Plus, bare spots are more susceptible to weeds!
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