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Turf Nerds Blogs
Welcome to Canopy Lawn Care’s Turf Nerds blog. Read through valuable insights, tips, and fun lawn care banter written from the desk of Mike Hrivnak. Mike’s credentials include graduating from the #1 turf grass management program in the U.S. at NC State, athletic field management for UNC Chapel Hill, Durham Bulls, and the Washington Nationals, plus 20 years of industry experience.
June 4, 2026
How to Mow and Water Cool-Season Grass for a Healthier, More Resilient Lawn
Learn the best mowing and watering practices for cool-season lawns. Build deeper roots, improve drought tolerance, and support healthier turf with Canopy's Soil First approach.
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June 14, 2024
Bermuda vs. Fescue: Choosing the right grass type for your property
Are you trying to figure out which type of grass would be best for your lawn in Raleigh or Charlotte? With the hot summer temperatures, warm season Bermudagrass can thrive
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June 13, 2024
Applying Weed Control To Warm Season Grass
At Canopy, we highly recommend applying pre-emergent weed control. It is comparatively lower cost service that can save homeowners a lot of money in the lawn run. In fact, we
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June 1, 2024
Pruning Crepe Myrtles
About The Crepe MyrtleYou have undoubtedly seen them lining the streets and enhancing the landscape of many southern neighborhoods. But their attractive flowing flowers are not their only appeal.The crepe
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May 29, 2024
What Is Wrong With My Shrub? Summer Heat Stress On Plants
We often discuss how to combat heat and drought stress for your lawn, but what about your bushes and shrubs?Heat stress can be very damaging for your ornamental trees and
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May 15, 2024
North Carolina Weed Control Alert!
While, most of us are more than ready to see our warm weather return, one unfortunate side effect is the early protrusion of common lawn weeds.The winter annual broadleaf weeds
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May 9, 2024
Summer Maintenance Pruning
The best time to prune is typically when the tree or shrub is dormant, which is why heavier pruning or rejuvenation pruning should be reserved for the late fall and
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