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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.
The Benefits of a Connected Sprinkler System
From avoiding costly leaks that go unnoticed to watering your lawn and plants based on the needs of your specific varietals, smart irrigation systems are changing how we manage our
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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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Soil Amendments and How They Help Your Lawn
Why Is Lawn Fertilization Important?Fertilization is an essential step to take in order to maintain a high quality lawn. In many parts of the southeastern united states, like Raleigh, NC,
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Should I Use Mulch or Pine Straw?
To Use Mulch or Pine Straw; that is the question:Many homeowners ask themselves that very same question. Let us give you a quick pro’s and con’s list to use before
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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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Save Time and Money With Full Service Lawn Care
Last year, the American Time Use survey concluded that the average American spends at least 70 hours per year on lawn care. That is almost 2 full work weeks. That
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