by Lance Walheim, Bayer Advanced” Garden Expert (NAPSA)—Getting rid of weeds may be good for your home’s image. A recent Gallup Poll showed that well-maintained lawns and property help beautify the neighborhood, reflect positively on the homeowner and increasethereal-estate value. Unsightly weeds and grasses can ruin even the best landscaped areas. Weeds also compete for the light, water and nutrients that plants and flowers need. Around patios, driveways or walkways, unwanted weeds and grass not only look bad, but also can lead to cracking or heaving. Fortunately, a new lineup of Bayer Advanced Garden” PowerForce’ Grass & Weed Killers can be used on my patios, side- exw ADVANCED GARDE res Grass &WeedKiller’) FAST Acting Formula > Kil walks, driveways, fences, foundations, natural areas and in heavybrush areas. In ready-to-use form, Power- Force” contains a proven weed killer plus an accelerant that stops photosynthesis and leads to the death of the plant. The result: dead weeds faster— roots andall. Because they kill both weeds and grasses, they should not be used on weeds that are in the middle of your lawn or on beneficial plants. For controlling weeds in the lawn, you may want to use Bayer Advanced Lawn’ All-In-One Weed Killer for Lawns. Here’s a quick reference of the grass and weed killers: * Bayer Advanced Garden PowerForce Grass & Weed Killer Concentrate (32 fluid oz.) kills tough weeds fast, and treats up to 10,600 squarefeet. \ a The latest products can easily put an end to unsightly weeds and grasses. * Bayer Advanced Garden PowerForce Grass & Weed Killer Ready-To-Use (24 fluid oz. and 1gallon size) is a pre-mixed version of PowerForce that comes with its own built-in sprayer. It also has SmartTrack—an exclusive nonstaining red-colored marker that lets you know which weeds you've sprayed and which ones you haven't. * Bayer Advanced Garden PowerForce Grass & Weed Killer Super Concentrate (32 fluid oz.) is perfect for big jobs. It treats up to 21,000 squarefeet. * Bayer Advanced Garden PowerForce Brush Killer Plus (32 fluid oz.), containing triclopyr, kills the toughest weeds such as poison ivy, poison sumac, poison oak, blackberry and kudzu, among others. It even kills small tree stumps. You can learn more about caring for your lawn and garden and about discounts on various Bayer Advanced products by visiting www.bayeradvanced.com or by calling 1-877-BAYERAG. Bayer Advanced” Garden Expert Lance Walheim has authored or contributed to more than 30 gardening books including Roses for Dummies, Lawn Care for Dummies, Landscaping for Dummies and Vegetable Gardening for Dummies.
