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.

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.

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,

September 1, 2023

Fall Flowers That Will Add Color To Your Landscape

Fall flowers are an excellent way to add color to your landscape! There are many colorful annual and perennial floral varieties to choose from that come readily available in the

August 24, 2023

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

August 17, 2023

Composting For Your Lawn

We have laid out a few helpful steps to help you get started:Step 1 – Decide what type of container you want to useThis decision will depend largely on how

August 14, 2023

Weed and Feed vs. Grass Fertilization

Weed and feed is a term that has been created to describe the combination of weed control and fertilizer. These are two separate lawn care services that are not always

August 9, 2023

What should I do to care for my lawn in the fall?

Tips to care for your lawn when the leaves start to fall!Don't skip fertilization and weed control.Fertilization and weed control is a simple, but important task to include in your

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