1. Grab a Soil Sample Use a free loaner probe or trowel to collect soil from multiple spots (3 ‘core’ samples – 6″ deep for lawns, 6–8″ for plots. Enough dirt to fill 1/2 sandwich bag). 2. Drop It at Marties Bring your bagged sample to Marties 345 Jackson Ave NW – Elk River. Drop off anytime (box by front door) – include contact information business card etc. 3. Review…
Protect Your Ash Trees with DIY Emerald Ash Borer Prevention Martie’s in Elk River, MN – Your Local Resource for Imidacloprid and Tree Protection What Is the Emerald Ash Borer? The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle responsible for killing millions of ash trees across Minnesota. Once infected, trees can die within a few years. That’s why early prevention is essential. Emerald Ash Borer Prevention Sherburne/Wright Counties/Elk River…
Want to find out what it takes to get your dirt where it needs to be? Fuckin eh right you do! Request a Soil Test & Recommendations Name* Email* Phone Number* Address* Square Footage* Need help? Use this tool. Area Type* Lawn Food Plot Garden Pasture Soil Test Results (Optional) pH: Nitrogen (N lb/acre): Phosphorus (P lb/acre): Potassium (K lb/acre): Submit
Keeping Weight on Senior Horses with Marties Pounds Plus As horses age, maintaining a healthy weight can become a challenge, especially for those with dental issues or difficulty chewing. Senior horses often struggle to consume and digest traditional feeds, leading to weight loss, poor body condition, and decreased energy levels. Recognizing this need, Marties Pounds Plus was developed in collaboration with the University of Minnesota, ensuring an optimal blend of…
Frost seeding works best in loamy soils where the freeze thaw cycles of spring pull seed into the ground. Less effective in sandy soils. Sandy soils drain quickly, making it difficult for seeds to absorb and retain enough moisture for germination, and the freeze-thaw cycle that helps frost seeding work in heavier soils is less pronounced in sandy soils. Now if you are looking at some good black dirt you…
Attract More Deer with Bare Root Crab Apple Trees! Looking to improve your hunting land or wildlife habitat? These crabs were selected for central Minnesota. Our bare root crab apple trees are the perfect choice for drawing deer in and keeping them on your property. These cold-hardy, standard root stock trees provide reliable, nutritious food sources that drop at the ideal time for your MN hunting season. Our Available Varieties:…
