What is a two stage snow blower?

The difference between blowing snow with a Toro one stage snow blower versus a Toro two stage blower, is sort of like the difference between clearing your sidewalk or driveway with a broom versus a snow shovel. Both will work, but one will work a lot faster and easier. A two stage snow blower starts […]

Effects of Summer Drought Linger over Northeast Indiana

Over the summer, we’ve had several blog posts regarding the effects of the drought on your lawn. Now that we’re seeing weekly rains, are we out of the woods? Maybe. It may not be the damage you can see, but what you can’t see that’s the problem. What you can’t see is what’s below the […]

Landscape Pros choose Stihl as their favorite string trimmer

A landscape contractor uses a line trimmer a lot, and they have the opportunity to use just about every kind out there. So which brand do the pro’s like best. A survey of Green Industry PRO readers, showed that Stihl tops the list with an 82% favorability rating. Stihl was also tops (42%) when landscapers were asked […]

Get Your Snow Blower Ready for Winter of 2012

We’ve been reading weather blogs to try to get a handle on what kind of winter lies just ahead of us. The talk gets pretty technical, but the bottom line seems to be that the Winter of 2013 will not be the pleasant winter that 2012 was. Even a return to average snowfall over bring […]

Labor Day Lawn Care

Labor Day marks the official end of Summer, but your yard doesn’t know that. With the return of somewhat regular rain, it has a lot of growing to do yet this year. But, there are some things you should and shouldn’t do for your yard when we get to Labor Day. Adjust your mower cut […]

Is the Drought Over?

Here on Crescent Avenue Garden’s Blog, we’ve been trying to keep you up to date on this summer’s drought, since it’s having a big impact on your lawn. You might think that with the rain we’ve been getting almost every week, especially on the north side of Fort Wayne, that maybe the drought is over. Technically, it’s […]

What height should I cut my Lawn?

Your car comes with a book that tells you how many miles you should go between oil changes, hose repairs, tune ups, etc. Then how come we don’t get similar types of helpful books with our lawns. Fortunately, there are plenty of people who know all about proper lawn care. For example, the experts at […]

Another nice Rain, but not end of drought!

Today, Monday July 23rd, we getting another great lawn soaking steady rain. We also have a 30-40% chance of rain over the next couple of days and nights, according to the National Weather Service. The danger to our yards, landscapes and trees is not over, but every drop of rain helps. Remember, your plants usually […]

Rain’ at last!

About 2.2 inches of rain between last night and 8am this morning according to the National Weather Service. More rain fell after that with a chance of a little more yet tonight (7/19).

Water Shortage Warning Issued by State Office

The Department of Natural Resources and the state Department of Homeland Security have issued a Water Shortage Warning for all counties in Indiana due to drought conditions. Under the state’s Water Shortage Plan, letters have been sent out to owners and operators of significant water withdrawal facilities calling on them to implement voluntary measures that […]