From the desk of Mike R.
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.



November 17, 2023
Winter Pruning
Evergreen Shrubs Should Recieve Pruning In The WinterEvergreen varieties such as hollies and cedars should be pruned when they are dormant. Dormancy ultimately depends on your location and climate, but
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November 9, 2023
How Can I Get My Ornamental Trees and Shrubs to Bloom?
Ornamental trees and shrubs can add a lovely pop of color to any landscape. But how can you ensure that your plants bloom each season and offer the best color?Flowering
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November 7, 2023
Why You Should Aerate and Seed Your Fescue Lawn
Cool season grasses, like fescue, tend to struggle this time of year. As their name implies, cool season turf types thrive in cooler temperatures. Conversely, they struggle in the summer
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November 3, 2023
Thinking about selling your home?
It’s still a seller’s market when it comes to real estate in Raleigh and Charlotte. If you are in the process of, or thinking about, selling your home then chances
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October 29, 2023
Does My Warm Season Grass Need Aeration?
Aerating grass involves puncturing small holes into the soil of your lawn so that air can circulate and more water and nutrients can reach the roots of your turfgrass. There
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October 7, 2023
Bringing Better Value To Home Maintenance
At Canopy, we are setting out to take a few things off your plate. We want to give homeowners their weekends back. More than just offering more free time though,
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