Spring & Fall Clean-ups
Fall leaf cleanup before the first lasting snow
Plan fall leaf cleanup for Mankato lawns. Decide what to mulch, what to collect and how to handle a second leaf drop before snow arrives.
The Woodfellas Field Journal
A Mankato lawn care blog for the work each season brings, from the first cut to the last fallen leaf.
Aeration & Dethatching
Lawn thatch or loose clippings? Check before dethatching
Recognize lawn thatch beneath the blades, measure the layer and distinguish it from loose clippings before planning dethatching in Minnesota.
Aeration & Dethatching
Core aeration for compacted Minnesota lawns
See what core aeration does for compacted soil, when to consider it in Minnesota and how to prepare a Mankato yard before the equipment arrives.
Sod & Overseeding
Overseeding thin lawns before fall in Minnesota
Learn what to check before overseeding thin lawns in Minnesota, from bare soil and shade to seed contact, watering and traffic after planting.
Fertilization & Weed Control
Identify lawn weeds before choosing a treatment
Identify lawn weeds by leaf shape, growth habit and location. Learn what photos help distinguish dandelions and grassy weeds in a Mankato lawn.
Mowing & Trimming
Summer mowing height for Minnesota lawns
Choose a summer mowing height for cool-season grass, adjust cuts during dry spells and spot the difference between a clean cut and a torn blade.
Tree Service
What to do first about a storm-damaged tree
Give a storm-damaged tree room, document what changed from a safe place and describe access before a professional visits your Mankato property.
Mulching
How to mulch around trees and protect the bark
Learn how to place mulch around trees, keep the trunk flare visible and check the soil under the ring before adding more material.
Shrub Trimming
Pruning flowering shrubs without losing next year’s blooms
Plan pruning flowering shrubs around when buds form. Learn how to time lilac trimming and what to check before cutting a mixed shrub border.
Sod & Overseeding
Sod or seed for a new Mankato lawn?
Compare sod or seed for a new Mankato lawn. Weigh speed, soil preparation, shade and the time you can give the grass while it establishes.