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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.
February 1, 2026
Canopy Lawn Care Launches in St. Charles, IL with a Cleaner, Smarter Approach to Lawn Care
Canopy Lawn Care, a lawn treatment franchise focused on sustainability, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Mid-Michigan. The franchise is owned and operated by Owosso native Jeff McIntyre, who brings more than two decades of entrepreneurial experience—and a deep commitment to sustainability and community—to this new venture.
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July 26, 2022
What types of mulch are there?
Mulch is a wildly popular addition to any landscape, and with good reason. It not only helps improve a home’s curb appeal by freshening up the color of its landscape,
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July 10, 2022
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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July 6, 2022
Easy Ways To Add Curb Appeal This Fall
Perhaps you are trying to protect your investment and maintain the value of your home. Or perhaps you are ready to list your home for sale. Regardless of the end
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June 4, 2022
How To Treat Crabgrass
The best defense against crabgrass is actually a healthy lawn. The more healthy and deeply rooted your turf is, the harder it becomes for invasive weed species to take over.
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May 22, 2022
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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May 12, 2022
8 Ways To Stay Safe During Snow and Ice
8 Ways To Stay Safe During Snow and IceIce melt is a product that forms a liquid brine. This brine generates heat, thus melting ice and snow as it comes
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