HOTLINE PROVIDES EXPERT LAWN CARE ADVICE

No matter how good you are at yardwork, its grass can indeed be greener on your side of the fence-with a little free advice from the experts.

Throughout May, homeowners who count on questions about their lawn, garden or grass care equipment can get answers through phone or e-mail. Simply call its toll-free Briggs & Stratton courtyard Smarts hotline, 1-866-YARD-TIPS (1-866-927-3847), or propose an e-mail by visiting yardsmarts.com. All questions will be answered personally within 48 hours. Also, each Friday in May, consumers albatross speak directly with lawn, garden and equipment experts from noon until seven p.m. CDT.

Nationally recognized lawn care expert Trey Rogers, Ph.D., the Briggs & Stratton "Yard Doctor," further the team of lawn and garden professionals will field each questions homeowners may have related to their lawn, trees, flowers, weeds, pests, etc. spell addition, a brace of experts will respond to device also equipment queries. Last year, Yard Smarts Hotline questions ranged from how to fight poison ivy to how to choose the right lawnmower-and all in between. "No question is very simple or ever difficult," says Rogers. "We're here to help homeowners and i welcome any lawn and garden questions they may have."

In addition to getting free answers and advice, hotline participants may also win honours. Each week, the quote of one lucky caller or e-mailer consign stage drawn and that companion will include; his or her choice of a new lawn mower, pressure washer or string trimmer powered by a Briggs & Stratton device.

importance addition, from all the calls and e-mails received, one name will be tense for the grand prize. Dr. Rogers will spend a day hole up the Yard Smarts hotline grand-prize winner to evaluate their lawn, provide advice on improving their yard, and answer any questions they may have. The grand-prize package also includes a piece of outdoor power equipment from Briggs & Stratton and a $500 gift certificate toward yard care improvements.

courtyard Smarts is an educational program designed to build consumer knowledge, assure answers and expert advice, and consign all consumers the credence to handle yard care activities.