Mike's Blog
Crafty Offerings
Posted on 07/19/10
Frattallone's Ace Hardware now offers Craftsman tools.
This Stuff is Slick!
Posted on 07/19/10
Learn about easy Opti engine lubricants.
Wood Floors Get Swedish Love
Posted on 07/12/10
Does that sound dirty? Really, it's about cleaning!
Electric Tiller, Dirt Cheap!
Posted on 07/12/10
Get a handy mini-tiller at a ridiculously low price!
Insane Ducane Grill Deal!
Posted on 07/12/10
If you're not going to buy a grill at this price, you just really don't want one!
Warm Up to the Broil King Tray
Posted on 07/12/10
Hot deal on a warming tray!
Midsummer Lawn Feeding
Posted on 07/11/10
Mike's tips on how and what to feed your lawn this time of year.
Seedy Solutions for Patchy Lawns
Posted on 07/08/10
Find out which products work best for those bare patches in your lawn.
Cracks are Whack!
Posted on 07/08/10
Patch cracks in your walls and ceilings before painting.
Quit Buggin’ Me!
Posted on 07/02/10
How to deal with the pests munching on your plants.
The Right Equipment for Your Watering Needs
Posted on 06/24/10
Valuable info on hoses, sprinklers and more.
The Word on Weed Killers
Posted on 06/03/10
Facing the "Wall of Weed Killers" in your hardware store can make your head spin. Mike sorts them out for you.
The Buzz on Wasp Control
Posted on 06/01/10
Three ways to get rid of wasps in your yard.
Mulch That Tree!
Posted on 05/30/10
Here are your solutions for problem areas under trees where grass won't grow.
Kick Ash!
Posted on 05/10/10
Learn how to ward off the emerald ash borer.
Como Park Roses at Frattallone's!
Posted on 05/10/10
Beautiful, easy-to-care-for Como Park roses are available now at Frattallone's Garden Centers.
Tons O' Tomatoes!
Posted on 05/10/10
Leslie, Frattallone's Garden Centers Manager, really knows her stuff when it comes to tomatoes.
Get a First Edition Ruby Tears Crabapple Tree
Posted on 05/10/10
Hear what Alec from Bailey Nurseries has to say about the new Ruby Tears crabapple tree.
Hop on the Small Fruits Bandwagon!
Posted on 05/10/10
A big trend in gardening is to grow your own berries, whether in the ground or in a container.
Pretty Petunias!
Posted on 05/10/10
Alec from Bailey Nurseries tells Mike about the latest trends in Petunias.
Incrediball Hydrangea!
Posted on 05/10/10
That's not a typo! This baby grows flowers as big as a basketball!
Get the newest hydrangeas at Frattallone's!
Posted on 05/07/10
Mike is tickled pink to talk to Alec from Bailey Nurseries about two beautiful new hydrangeas for sale at Frattallone's Ace Hardware and Garden Stores.
Secrets From The Seed Master: The Sequel
Posted on 04/20/10
All you need to know about lawn problems could not be contained in just one blog! See what Seed Master Terry has to say about dog spots on your lawn.
Don't Cheap Out on Furnace Filters!
Posted on 04/20/10
Trap more "stuff" (I wanted to make that rhyme but thought it would be slightly vulgar!) in your household air with a better class of furnace filter.
Secrets From The Seed Master
Posted on 04/19/10
Terry The Seed Master spills the details on the best grass seeds.
Less Is Moore!
Posted on 03/30/10
Dazzled by all the color choices for Benjamin Moore paints? So are we. But there's an inexpensive way to see what looks good.
Bring 'Er In
Posted on 03/24/10
Frattallone's--your small engine repair destination.