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Learn about proper mowing techniques, get our top watering tips, and discover the secret to seeding success. We’ll also help you deal with bare patches, shady spots, drought, and all things lawn!

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Trent Lewis

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.

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How to Treat a Heat-Stressed Lawn

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Trent Lewis

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.

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How to Dispose of Pesticides

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Jenni Hanley

Our goal is to help you grow a strong, beautiful lawn without harsh pesticides. Got some old ones laying around that you're ready to let go of? We’re sharing everything you need to know to get rid of them safely.

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Preparing for Your First Mow

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Jenni Hanley

Wondering when to start mowing your lawn? Discover essential tips for your first lawn mow of the season and set yourself up for a healthy lawn all year round.

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How to Grow a Lawn in the Shade

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Diana Crandall

There is a lot to love about a nice spot of shade in the summertime. Unfortunately, growing a beautiful green lawn in the shade is anything but easy. Sunday can help!

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How to Fix Yard Flooding

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Teri Valenzuela

Natural rainfall is very beneficial for our lawns and soils, but depending on a few things – like where you live, the topography of your property and unexpected weather – you can experience flooding in your yard. We're here to help you get your grass back on track.

St. Augustine Grass

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Trent Lewis

St. Augustine, a warm-season grass, thrives in hot climates with seasides and can withstand periods of droughts better than other grass species. Learn more about this popular species!

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What's the Deal with No Mow May?

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Teri Valenzuela

Have you heard of 'No Mow May'? It’s an initiative for lawns that can help early spring pollinators. But at Boulder-based Sunday, we prefer to 'Mow High Through July.'

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Lawn Practices That Save Water

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Jenni Hanley

Let’s get straight to the point: There are good ways and bad ways to grow a lawn. At Sunday we’re all about balance, which means cultivating a lush, healthy space for you and your kids and pets to play, without making too big of an eco impact. We’re also all about saving the environment, and saving you money. The good news is that you can do both by using less water! It’s not sorcery. It just takes a little planning and a conscious effort to grow better.

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Planting Warm-Season Grasses

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Paige Boyle

There are many ways to propagate a new lawn. Unfortunately for many warm-season grasses, seeding isn't always an option, but there are still plenty of ways to grow a lush, healthy lawn.

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What To Do About Lawn Dormancy

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Paige Boyle

We get it, dormant grass isn’t the prettiest to look at. But did you know that dormancy is a self-imposed protection measure for your grass? That golden grass is your lawn’s way of avoiding burnout from stressful conditions.