Gloves are one of the most overlooked pieces of yard gear. People remember the rake, bags, mower, and leaf blower. Then they grab whatever worn-out gloves are sitting in the garage. That usually works: until the gloves get soaked, tear at the fingers, lose their grip, or leave your hands covered in dirt and plant residue. Late summer and fall cleanup is when a good pair matters most. Pulling weeds, collecting leaves, handling sticks, moving debris, and using hand tools can pu

By late August, shrubs and hedges have usually had a full summer to stretch out. Branches start leaning into walkways, vines and new growth press against siding, and overgrown areas can take up space you may want to use for snow storage later this year. A light trim now can make the property look cleaner without turning the job into a major pruning project. Cordless hedge trimmers are useful for this kind of touch-up because there is no extension cord to drag through the yard

Minnesotans, it is almost time for the Great Minnesota Get-Together. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair runs Thursday, Aug. 27 through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 : Labor Day. That is 12 full days of food, music, rides, animals, exhibits, shopping, and plenty of walking. If you have been saying, “We should go to the fair this year,” this is your reminder to stop talking about it and make a plan. Late August is one of the best times to enjoy Minnesota. We usually still have warm days, co

If you are looking for something positive to do in Minneapolis this weekend, here is the simple answer: go support local Black-owned businesses at the 7th Annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair. The fair is happening right now through Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street in Minneapolis. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. This is a weeklong celebration of Black entrepreneurship, food, culture, creativity, and community. More than 70 local Bla

Minnesota fall does not wait for anyone. Leaves pile up, shrubs keep growing, branches come down, and the first hard freeze can arrive before the yard is ready. The right tools will not replace good planning, but they can make fall cleanup faster and easier. Here are six items to consider for your Twin Cities property, along with a practical checklist for getting the work done before winter. Team Williams Fall Clean-Up Gear Picks These are the six items featured in this art

If you live in the Twin Cities, you know how fast a normal winter day can turn into snow, slush, ice, and packed tire tracks. The best move is to build a simple snow-removal kit before the first real storm hits. You do not need everything in the store. You need a few tools that actually help. Team Will Tips: Recommended Snow Tools The Snowplow “The Original Snow Pusher” 30-inch Wide Model Bully Tools 42" One-Piece Poly Scoop Shovel CHAPIN 64 oz Hand Shaker Spreader HANTOP S

If you live in the Twin Cities, you know how fast a normal winter day can turn into snow, slush, ice, and packed tire tracks. The best move is to build a simple snow-removal kit before the first real storm hits. You do not need everything in the store. You need a few tools that actually help. Team Will Tips: Recommended Snow Tools The Snowplow “The Original Snow Pusher” 30-inch Wide Model Bully Tools 42" One-Piece Poly Scoop Shovel CHAPIN 64 oz Hand Shaker Spreader HANTOP S

If you live in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or anywhere in the surrounding Twin Cities area, you know that our lawns take a beating. Between the freezing winters and the humid, baking summers, your grass has to be tough. By the time late August rolls around, most lawns are looking a little tired. You’ve probably heard neighbors or pros talking about "aerating" or "dethatching" to get the yard back in shape before winter hits. But which one do you actually need? Are they the same th

If you’ve spent any time in a Twin Cities backyard during July, you’ve probably seen them: shiny, metallic-green beetles that look like tiny pieces of jewelry but act like tiny lawn-destroying tanks. At Team Williams Lawn & Snow Services LLC, we get the calls every summer. "Team Will, my roses are disappearing!" or "Why does my grass look like a dead rug I can just peel off the ground?" The culprit? The Japanese Beetle. These "villains" are a double threat: they eat your favo

When you think of "gutter season," your mind probably jumps straight to the fall. You picture the orange and red leaves of a Minnesota October clogging up your downspouts, requiring a chilly afternoon on a ladder. But here at Team Williams Lawn & Snow Services LLC, we’ve seen it time and time again: ignoring your gutters during the heat of the summer can be just as dangerous: if not more so: than skipping the fall clean-up. While we're all busy enjoying the lakes, firing up t

Look, we all want that perfect, green-carpet lawn that makes the neighbors a little jealous. But here in the Twin Cities, summer isn't always easy on our grass. We’ve got cool-season grasses: mostly Kentucky Bluegrass and Fescues: that love a nice 65-degree spring day but start to freak out when July hits 90 degrees with 80% humidity. Most homeowners think the solution is simple: just throw more water at it. But honestly? More isn't always better. In fact, how you water is us

If you live in the Twin Cities, you know the drill. June starts off lush and green, but by the time the Fourth of July fireworks fade, your lawn is looking a little… crispy. It’s that mid-summer Minnesota heat that turns a vibrant backyard into something that looks more like a wheat field. As a homeowner, your first instinct might be panic. Is the grass dead? Did I ruin the curb appeal? Do I need to spend a fortune on a new lawn? At Team Williams Lawn & Snow Services LLC, we