Fall Lawn Fix: How to Aerate and Overseed Like a Pro This August If your lawn is looking tired, patchy, or thin after summer stress, August is your golden window to bring it back to life. Aerating and overseeding now helps your lawn thicken up, outcompete weeds, and bounce back stronger for next year. Here’s how—and why—it works. Why August? Late summer gives you warm soil (ideal for seed germination)…

Elk River Turf and Tine Crabgrass Control Made Easy: What You Need to Know (and Why You Don't Have to Remember It All) Crabgrass is a warm-season annual weed that shows up when your lawn is at its most vulnerable. It germinates in the spring, thrives in summer heat, and dies off with the first frost—leaving behind thousands of seeds ready to sprout the following year. The key to stopping…

Turf & Tine Elk River Turf & Tine at Marties in Elk River is proud to be a one-stop destination for both hunters and DIY lawn care enthusiasts. Whether you’re gearing up for fall food plots or trying to get your front yard looking its best, our team has the knowledge, products, and personalized advice to help you succeed. Turf & Tine for food plotters/deer land managers For hunters, we…

Transform Your Elk River Lawn with Deep‑Tine Aeration by Turf & Tine Why Choose Turf & Tine Elk River, MN? Are you struggling with dense, patchy turf or heavy thatch buildup on your Minnesota lawn? Turf & Tine in Elk River, MN offers deep-tine aeration, a proven turf management service to revitalize your sod and grassroots. Boosts oxygen & nutrient absorption Reduces soil compaction in sandy loam soils typical around Elk…

Introducing Marties Turf and Tine – Your New Lawn & Whitetail Headquarters in Elk River, MN We’re excited to announce the launch of Marties Turf and Tine Elk River, a new specialty branch of Marties Farm Service, located right here in Elk River, MN. Whether you're a homeowner chasing the perfect lawn or a whitetail hunter dreaming of the ultimate food plot, Marties Turf and Tine is your go-to destination…

Now Available at Elk River Turf & Tine (Marties Building):All Fall Plot Blend – Your Easy, Effective Fall Food Plot Solution Our first load of All Fall Plot Blend is arriving this week! This powerful mix of cereal rye, wheat, peas, crimson and berseem clovers, radish, and purple top turnip attracts deer from opening day of archery through late December. It's also one of the easiest food plots to establish…

RAM 650 & 700 Series Deer Blinds and Platforms for Sale – Indestructible HDPE Design Serious hunters deserve serious blinds. The RAM 650 and 700 deer blinds are crafted from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), making them virtually indestructible, rot-proof, and maintenance-free. Unlike conventional blinds, our floors are designed to shed water—not trap it—so you won't have to worry about water damage or mold over time. [caption id="attachment_14707" align="alignnone" width="200"] Deer Hunting…

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. [caption id="attachment_15031" align="alignnone" width="300"] Emerald Ash Borer…

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