24 economist sunsuntrlbuhe total home saturday may 14 2005 advertising feature of the markhanreconomist s sunstoufifvi i le sun tribune healthy lawns why they matter ii 1 1 nclawns turf and large open green spaces such as parks golf courses and sports fields are critical to our environment especially in urban areas they contribute to our quality of life in many important ways cleaning the air by neutralizing pollutants and trapping dirt dust and other airborne particles keeping us cool the front lawns of eight average homes have the cool ing effect of 70 tons of air conditioning the equivalent of central air for 23 flooding by absorbing rainwater averagesized homes recharging our groundwater sup- reducing noise levels by 20 to 30 ply by reducing runoff to imperme- per cent in cities able surfaces such as roads side walks parking lots and patios diminishing soil erosion and remember the healthier the lawn the bigger the payoff the lawn care experts at scotts canada offer homeowners a number of tips to help keep their lawns healthy this season seeding prepare the soil properly and keep seed moist after planting buy quality seed such as scotts pure premium foraicjuick germinating thicker weed lawn cheaper brands a no- name products weeds y i- ferti 0 s li selected leather sofas l0ve seats selected leather chairs selected upholsiered sofas l0ve example leather sofa was 284999 then 140299 example leather chair was 139999 then 90999 ea example sofa was 179999 then 89999 example recllner was 109999 then 54999 j liiioi las s example was 24999 then 149i99 now selection includes chairs tables night stands curios coffee tables more varies by store example was 109999 then 83999 now now selection includes top mount side by side bottom mount black stainless models example was 67999 then55o99 now ea sale pnces in effect monday m please note actual savings vary depending on merchandise selected examples are a representation of the savings off our regular outlet prices selection varies by store personatshopping onlyaji merchandise sold as is and all sales are final no returns or adjustments on previously purchased merchandise savings offers cannot be combined no dealers we reserve the right to limit quantities prices do not include home deliveiy although we strive for accuracy iinintentjonalators may occur we reserve the riarit to correct any error reg was and sears selling price refer to the sears c or retail store price current at time of merchandis receipt while quantities last for other hot d visit the outlet site at wwwsearsca hilisavi povairddi i ppkenst s1jjdl8atf- r rkxpal j blvd z s i ji lake 6iiork olvd y i 1 steeles avenue has t brampton outlet mon- fwloamto 9pm satoam to 6pm sun 11am to 5pm brampton liquidation centre mon- frl 10am to 9pm ysat bam to 6pm sun 11am to 5pm rexdale outlet mori fpi 10am to 9pm dixie value mall monfri10amto9pm sat 9am to 6pm 11am to 5pm sat 9am to 8pm sun 11am to 6pm markham fashion outlet mon frl 10am to 9pm sat 980am to 6pm sun 1200pm 5pm if select a qualityifeftilizerand read package labelstiotirigtype application timing apt proper usage usually one applicatipnin spring and another in fall is- suffi cient f choose slow nitrogen release fertilizers for consistent con trolled feeding that promotes strdrigtoot development mowing keep mower blades sharp and dont cut too short never cut mofethan 13 the length of the gfassrblacles in a single mowing ilssmdwjng once a week is usu- ally sufficient al low grass cuttings if not too heavy to remain on the lawn and decompose- providing valuable nutrients for your lawn watering watering in the morning is ideal before the sun overheats your lawn watering after dusk promotes fungus well every 34 days for 3040 minutes rather than a daily sprinkling to promote deeper roots and a more drought resistant lawn increase watering if you note silvery blue tinge to the grass or the grass doesnt spring back if the grass doesnt sprin when you walk across it i a 4 v i