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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.

Grass Growing Tips for Shade — Healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy lawn, especially in low-light conditions.

March 14, 2025

Canopy Lawn Care Featured in Real Simple: Tips for Shady Lawns

Canopy Lawn Care was featured in Real Simple! Read expert Mike Hrivnak’s tips on enriching soil to help grass thrive in shady lawns and improve overall lawn health.

February 24, 2023

Pro Tips: Early Spring Lawn Care

We are fortunate at Canopy to have a best-in-class team that is very knowledgeable about proper landscaping techniques, lawn care, agronomy, plant health and more. Today on the blog, we

February 22, 2023

How can I tell what type of grass I have?

Many people are unaware of the grass type that grows on their lawn. Figuring out what grass variety you have can be an important step to caring for your lawn

February 2, 2023

Fire Ant Quarantine In North Carolina

What is the fire ant quarantine?North Carolina is one of many states affected by the Imported Fire Ant. This species was brought mistakenly to the United States with a shipment

January 23, 2023

Healthy Lawn Care Benefits Everyone

All of us benefit from healthy grass, trees, and bushes. Now believe it when we say, a well-taken care of lawn can make a difference in the life of the

January 19, 2023

DIY Fall Pallet Project

If you love doing DIY projects, we have a fun fall project for you! At Canopy Lawn Care, we often have wood pallets on hand that we receive our lawn

January 18, 2023

What Your Golf Pro Knows about Aeration That You Don’t

Ever wonder why golf courses always have full thick lawns? One key reason is their strategic use of core aeration. But you don’t have to own a golf course or

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