Lawn Care for Beginners

Why do we need to care for our lawns? The most obvious answer is “so they look good.” But also, it gives us bonus space to enjoy around our home, and many of us have an HOA keeping a watchful eye on our grass. Finally, growing stuff feels really, really good. Follow Sunday’s guide to growing your dream lawn—for whatever reason you’re doing it.

Lawn care 101

Let's start with the simplest solution for beginner yard maintenance: Getting a custom plan delivered to your door.

A better lawn in six steps

Whether you just bought a new home or simply haven’t had the time to deal with grass, we‘re here for you. Best part—you don’t need to carve out a ton of time. These six simple steps will get you growing in just a weekend or two!

1. Water first Your lawn will take up fertilizer better if it’s not stressed by drought. Plus, weeds are easier to pull in a hydrated lawn!
2. Feed the grass Fertilizing is important because even the richest soil may not supply all the nutrients your lawn needs. But we know it can be overwhelming to figure out the right products! When you take our lawn quiz, we’ll create a custom fertilizer plan that’s based on your soil and climate. Each shipment will arrive when it’s time to apply—just attach your Sunday nutrient pouch to a hose and spray it on your lawn!
3. Remove weeds Pull larger weeds by hand, then spot treat the rest with Sunday weed control—this approach will be more effective and is better for the environment. Reward yourself with a break for 24 hours while herbicides dry.
4. Mow the lawn Mow on the highest setting, never cutting more than ⅓ of the grass height at a time. This prevents grass from getting too stressed, and also helps grow thicker turf that’s more resilient to weeds.
5. Seed or plant Annual overseeding (or planting sprigs, plugs, or sod) is an underrated trick of the trade. It helps crowd out weeds and fills in thinning areas. Not sure what grass to grow? Check out our How-to Guide!
6. Take a break Give yourself a pat on the back! You’re well on your way to getting a traffic-stopping, head-turning lawn.

You’re ready for the next level!

Congrats on taking the first steps toward growing great grass. Next, dig in beyond yard care for beginners and get even more tips to level up your grass game.

• The Ultimate Lawn Care Calendar

• How to Start Caring for Your Lawn

Sunday insider tips

There are a lot of ways to do lawns. But don’t stress over your choices! Our experts break down their top lawn care tips for beginners so you can get straight to growing.

Water wisely

Two to three deep soakings per week (30 minutes each) are better than daily shallow watering. Water in the morning rather than the middle of the day. Read more

Test your soil

Don’t worry—you don’t have to bust out any science equipment. Every Sunday plan includes a soil test, so just send us your dirt and we’ll do all the work. Read more

Leave those clippings

Remove your mower bag so that clippings stay on the grass. Over time, they’ll break down and be reabsorbed into the soil. It’s like free fertilizer! Read more

Have some fun

You didn’t think lawn care was all work and no play, did you? Instead of making weed control a chore, make it a competition! See who in your family can pull the most weeds—and the winner picks dessert. Read more

Your neighbors are raving about Sunday

• “Safe, easy, and effective—everyone is a lawn pro with Sunday” - Erik, Tennessee.
• “Really really happy—love that they send what we need when we need it. No guesswork. Super easy!” - Gerald, Florida.
• “I love that it was easy and fast to apply but most importantly safe for pets and people” - Michelle, Washington.

Ready to see the difference for yourself?

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