Top dressing a lawn is an effective way to keep it healthy and vibrant. It involves applying a thin layer of organic matter such as compost, sand, etc. to the surface of your lawn. This helps add essential nutrients to the soil and improve its structure, which in turn encourages a healthy root system. Top dressing also helps to promote turf density, retain moisture, and improve drainage. It can be done as part of regular lawn care or as a one-time solution to improve the health of an unhealthy lawn. Regular top dressing helps keep your lawn looking green and lush for years to come.

Canopy Lawn Care is a great alternative to TruGreen for residents of the Raleigh and Charlotte areas. Canopy offers lawn care plans that are tailored to the specific needs of each lawn, with services like fertilization, weed control and aeration. They also additional services to keep your lawn looking its best. Additionally, Canopy offers soil testing with their lawn care service, so they can accurately determine the best plan of action for your lawn. Canopy is a reliable and professional service that will help you keep your lawn looking healthy and vibrant for years to come.

The amount of time it takes for lawn care to work depends on the current state of the lawn, the amount of desired grass established, the amount of weeds, the age of the lawn, and other environmental factors. At Canopy, we ask customers to give us a year to see the full results of our program.

Grass needs several necessary elements to grow. It requires healthy, nutrient-rich soil with adequate water and sunlight. Grass also needs macro nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as micro nutrients available to thrive. Proper mowing techniques and other cultural practices can also ensure a healthy, lush lawn. Mowing grass on a regular basis helps it to remain healthy and thick. It also encourages the growth of deeper roots, which can help the grass survive during periods of drought. Finally, a consistent fertilization schedule is important for maintaining a healthy lawn. Fertilizer can provide the grass with extra nutrients that may not be available in the soil. With these elements, grass will be able to grow and flourish.