Summer Lawn Prep in Kansas City: What You Should Be Doing Right Now

Summer is here, and if you live in the Kansas City area, you know that means more heat, more humidity, and more pressure on your lawn.

If your yard thrived through spring, now’s the time to prepare it for the stress of summer. Whether you're a DIYer or trusting the pros at Turf Geeks, here’s exactly what you should be doing to keep your lawn green, strong, and summer-ready.

☀️ Step 1: Mow High to Beat the Heat

One of the biggest mistakes Kansas City homeowners make in summer is mowing too short.

Set your mower to 3.5–4 inches. Taller grass:

• Shades your soil

• Supports deeper roots

• Helps prevent weeds like nut sedge and crabgrass

Short mowing may look tidy, but it puts stress on your lawn and makes it more vulnerable to heat and disease.

💧 Step 2: Water Smart, Not More

Watering is all about depth and timing—not how often.

Here’s what we recommend:

• Water early in the morning (5–9 a.m.)

• Aim for 1 to 1.5 inches per week

• Let rainfall count toward your total

• Avoid evening watering, which can invite fungus

Using a faucet timer can help keep non-irrigated lawns on schedule during dry stretches.

🍃 Step 3: Mulch, Don’t Bag

When you mow, leave the clippings on the lawn. They break down quickly and return vital nutrients to the soil.

As long as you’re mowing regularly (and not removing too much at once), mulching is one of the easiest, most natural ways to feed your lawn.

🧪 Step 4: Apply a Slow-Release Fertilizer + Grub Control

Summer stress calls for a strong defense. That starts with applying:

• A slow-release granular fertilizer to feed your lawn over time

• Grub control to stop beetle larvae from destroying roots

• Spot spraying for nut sedge, which is popping up in Kansas City now

Turf Geeks’ Early Summer Application covers all of this—and more. It’s designed specifically to prepare your lawn for the heat ahead and protect it from summer pests and stress.

🧠 You’re Not Alone — That’s Why Turf Geeks Exists

We know summer lawn care in Kansas City can feel overwhelming. Heat waves. Rain. Weeds. Fungus. Timing.

That’s why Turf Geeks is here—to take the guesswork out of the process and give you a lawn you’re proud of, without the stress.

With Turf Geeks, you get:

• A customized seasonal program based on Kansas City weather

• A team that communicates, shows up, and follows through

• Local lawn care experts who actually geek out about helping your yard thrive

📅 Let’s Get Summer-Ready

If you’re already on a Turf Geeks program—your Early Summer Application is happening now through the Fourth of July. If not, there’s still time to jump on board before the heat really kicks in.

📞 Call or text us at 816-459-0253📧 Or email jason.clarkson@turfgeekkc.com💻 Or request a quote online at turfgeekkc.com

Don’t wait for the stress to show up. Let’s geek out and grow better this summer—together.