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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.
Understanding the Effects of Extreme Heat on Your Lawn in Raleigh and Charlotte
The effects of extreme heat on turfgrass vary depending on the type of grass in question. In areas like Raleigh and Charlotte, lawns are predominantly composed of cool-season grasses like
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Top 6 Questions About Mosquito Treatments
I sometimes think we should change the state insect from the honey bee to the mosquito. As a matter of fact, according to a study conducted by OFF, Raleigh, where
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Top 10 Things You Can Do for Your Fescue Lawn
1. Mow at the correct Turf Height: It is critical to keep your Fescue turf at a higher height than other turf types. Cutting it too short opens it up
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Tips for Watering Your Lawn
While Mother Nature typically provides enough rainfall for your lawn, there are times when watering is necessary; such as extended heat or droughts or newly planted lawns. Wait until the
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Maintaining An Eco Friendly Lawn
At Canopy Lawn Care, we believe in environmentally responsible lawn care practices. Here are a few valuable tips that we think you should keep in mind:1. Start With A Drought
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The Future of Lawn Mowing
Brrrrrrrrrrmmmm. Ssh, do you hear that? It’s 2019 and we finally have some legit Jetsons action going on. We’ve got robots that will mow your lawn! If you can’t tell, we’re
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