At Sunday, better yard care means more than greener grass. It means building ecosystems that support life, including the pollinators that keep our world running.
Why pollinators matter to us
When you picture your backyard, you might see the grass between your property lines. We see a piece of the broader ecosystem. The ants in your soil, birds in your yard, bees visiting your flowers. Every living part of your yard is working to grow a healthier world.
Pollinators are at the center of it. They're responsible for pollinating over 80% of all flowering and fruiting plants globally. Nearly 1 in 3 bites of food we eat depends on them. No pollinators, no plants. No plants, no food.
Beyond food, pollinators contribute over $200 billion to the global economy through ecosystem function and agricultural productivity. And they're fascinating to watch. Worth protecting for that alone.
How we design products with pollinators in mind
Every product we make follows three principles: lower environmental impact, lower toxicity, and better results. We prioritize naturally derived ingredients that are less persistent in the environment. Our goal is effective lawn and pest care management that doesn't come at the cost of pollinators.
For lawns, we use ingredients like seaweed, humic acid, kelp, and biochar. For pest control, we rely on targeted treatments of essential oils and bacterium-derived baits rather than broad-spectrum pesticides that wipe out everything.
We view this as non-negotiable. If a product works but has to sprayed everywhere, it doesn't belong in our catalog.
But ingredients are only half the equation. How you apply products matters too. Always follow label instructions, treat only problem areas rather than your entire yard, and avoid application when pollinators are most active. Keep treatments away from flowering plants where bees and butterflies forage, too.
Learn more on our Sunday product guide page.
How we help protect pollinator habitat
Beyond the products we make, Sunday is committed to helping grow a better world for people, planet, and pollinators.
Since our founding in 2019, Sunday has donated over $2 million to help protect America's wild places, including 36,995 acres of American Tallgrass Prairie.
Through our 1% for the Planet pledge, a portion of every sale supports partners working to protect pollinator habitat:
- People and Pollinators Action Network
- National Audubon Society
- The Nature Conservancy
Learn more about our mission and annual impact reports. Psst. Read our latest Impact Report.
What you can do
Your yard can be part of the solution. Even small changes help:
Mow less during peak bloom. Early spring pollinators depend on dandelions and clover. Letting them flower for a few extra days makes a difference.
Plant for pollinators. Even a small patch of native flowers adds habitat. Our guide to pollinator-friendly lawn care has specific recommendations.
Add diversity. Native plants, shrubs, and trees provide food and shelter year-round. The more variety, the more pollinators you'll support.
Use less. Fewer chemicals means more life. Start with good lawn care habits and reach for treatments only when you need them.
Together we can grow better backyards that support the pollinators keeping our world alive.
Grow a better yard ecosystem
Every Sunday plan is designed with pollinators in mind. You'll get better ingredients, targeted treatment instructions, and expert support to grow your backyard ecosystem.
Cited sources
Creating Pollinator Habitat. Colorado State University Extension.
Major Threats to Pollinators - Project Dragonfly. Miami University.
Pollination and Pollinators. Penn State University Extension.
Pollinators: Threats to Pollinators. US Fish & Wildlife Service.
Protecting Pollinators. UGA Cooperative Extension.
