Whether you celebrate or commiserate with the coming winter, one thing is certain in the upper Midwest: snow removal. With so many options in snow removal, from the most basic shovels to high end snow blowers, what are the best options for moving snow for you this winter? Shovels are good for those who need […]
Winterizing Your Home, Yard and Garden in the Midwest As we head into November it is time to turn our home to-do list into our home winterizing list. Preparing for winter is much more than raking the lawn, there are a handful of easy tasks that you can do to protect your home, your stuff, […]
Fall Lawn Care – Upper Midwest As the days grow shorter, and the air starts to cool, it is important to remember that your lawn still needs your attention. In fact, fall is the most a critical time of the year for lawn maintenance. Lawns, particularly in regions that have harsher winters, go into what […]
Choosing the Right Hunting Tree Stand – A Buyers Guide With so many tree stand options available, it can be overwhelming to make a purchase decision. Understanding both what your hunting habits are, as well as the specific features of different tree stands, can help you make the best decision for your needs. Before we […]
LAWN CARE – How to deal with pooling water in your yard. Are you stuck with puddles and pools of water in your yard during rain or wet seasons? Worried about water creeping too close to your home or other structures? Try some of these tips to get your yard dryer, faster! Stay off the […]
Top 10 Must-Haves for Lawn & Garden Power Tools Strap on your safety gear and get your yard and garden in tip-top shape with power tools that will make your life easier. (Trust me, your back will thank you!) There are so many power tool options available to help you in your yard and garden, […]
How to Get your Lawn Mower Ready for Summer in 7 Easy Steps Is it summer time? We live in central Minnesota so you can never be too sure, but from the looks of our greening lawns it’s time to take your outdoor power equipment out of storage and get ready for the first […]
Ahh, Minnesota. Now that the snow has finally melted (we think), you may be dismayed at the state of your spring lawn. Whether you’re staring at yellow patches, thin or sparse grass, or bare brown plots of dirt, now is the perfect time to bring your lawn back to life. With weather starting to warm […]
Crabgrass is one of the most troublesome weeds for yards. It’s found in almost every lawn and landscape. Crabgrass thrives especially well on patchy lawns and poor soil, so it’s no surprise this weed dominates Minnesota lawns. The good news is crabgrass plants only live a single year. The bad news is one single plant […]
Now you can order online from Ace Hardware or Stihl and pick up your items from our store. When you place your order online we will be notified and if we have your item in stock it will be set aside and you will be notified that it is available for pick up. If we do […]











