(NAPSA)—There may be no better complement to a beautiful house than a well-kept lawn. Maintaining your lawn not only keeps your property attractive, but can also pay off monetarily. A recent study showed that a healthy lawn adds 15 percent to the value of a home. alert = eeteSe cat Bedi nee gt Ce < aes: ie op eg es * ed ae ratEs aetna oF i ael oe al “ et 1 te a aa poe a a iia ee e t erPa ee eet BO al = Bo eae ae seteee ah ee Oe ge ee ae aeee ne a hi ae he a Healthy lawns begin with proper mowingtechniques: Consider using a reel mower. Besides being more earth-friendly than power mowers, reel mowers cut your grass with a clean, scis- sor-like cut. The shearing motion seals the grass as it’s cut, unlike power mowers’ blades, which rip and tear grass. e Keep the mowing blades sharp. Dull blades may damage grass, your lawn may look uneven. On heavy soil, aerate your lawn in the spring andfall. e Trim the edges of your yard for a truly finished effect. By following these healthy lawn guidelines, you can improve the look of your property by sim- ply cutting your grass smarter. For more information concerning healthy lawn techniques or the benefits of owning a reel mower, contact American Lawn Mower Co./Great States Corp. at 1-800- 633-1501.
