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Prottsman Nursery & Landscaping 9 2 0 3 M A I N S T R E E T RICHMOND, ILLINOIS 60071 Without good landscaping, even the most beautifully designed house fails to please. With good landscaping, almost any house makes a favorable impression. The secret of making a home attractive, then, is proper landscaping. Planning, planting and caring for the trees, shrubs, and evergreens around your home is a rewarding ex­ perience. It beautifies your home. It is a source of relaxation and enjoyment. And it is the quickest way to in­ crease the resale value of your home--of ten as much as 10 to 20 per cent. S u c c e s s f u l p l a n t i n g , however, is not a "hit or miss" affair, nor is it difficult. The chief ingredients of planting success and enjoyment are a knowledge of some of the im­ portant pitfalls and observance of a few simple rules of good planting practice. Whether your home is new or old, the following suggestions will help you landscape your home more attractively, more easily, and at less cost. The big difference between success and failure in land­ scaping is in doing the job systematically. Good land­ scaping takes planning, so begin by thinking ahead. You will want to take into account such factors as, the size and shape of your lot, the design of your house and the special requirements of your family. A good way to start is to consider the three basic areas tf the home grounds. These are the public, private and service areas. The public area is usually in front, facing the street. Planting there should be in harmony with those of neigh­ boring homes. This does not mean, however, that all houses in a block must be landscaped alike. The service area may include space for drying clothes, storing garden implements and waste containers. It is preferably located near the kitchen and secluded from passersby. Screen fencing and hedges are often used for this purpose. The private area is that space normally devoted to family activities and is frequently behind the house, out of public view. What is done with the three basic areas depends on your family's needs and interests. a) Plan...on paper. b) Select the right plants. c) Get good quality plants - to buy the best quality plants obtainable is to economize. d) Prepare the site. e) Planting of the plant material. f) CARE of the newly planted trees and shrubs. Suggestions are available at Prottsman Nursery - stop by. First Aid Kits Important Part Of Equipment An Important part of any home improvement should be safety. In adcUtibn to power tools, hand tools and other maintenance equipment, the well-equipped handyman should have a first aid kit available to cope with com­ mon injuries. Low Noise With Low Cost Electric Tractor Spring is here, the sap is rising and so's the lawn; what you don't need is gas engine grief. Electric lawn care with tractor muscle and an economical price is the quiet answer with General Electric's new E8M Elec-Trak tractor. The cordless electric tractor is in the eight horsepower class, without the noise, pollution and fiddling typical of gasoline engines. Three special 12-volt bat­ teries power the DC drive motor, with high torque at low speed for good pull power. A combination clutch-brake pedal preside sensitive control and sure stops. Power gets to the wheels through a cast iron tractor transaxle with three forward speeds and one reverse. Maximum speed is 4 mph. A seat safety switch cuts power to the drive motor and ' the mwver motors if the driver dismounts; mower blades stop in less than three seconds. A modern disk brake, and ex­ cellent ground stability are added safety features. The midmount 36-inch mower turns on and off with a dash switch. Itto free floating action follows ground contour to minimize scalping. Height adjustments are one and one- half inches to three inches. It's lifted by a fast-acting lever. An optional accessory receptacle accepts a wide range of Elec-Trak plug-in hand tools, from chain saw to y4-inch drill. Optional lights allow mowing in the cod of the night. An adjustable seat ( f o r w a r d a n d b a c k w a r d ) , spacious storage area under the seat for hand tods, and built-in hitch are standard extras. The E8M Elec-Trak tractor will mow about an acre of grass on one charge. Recharging the batteries is like plugging in an appliance: the built-in charging unit uses common household current. Recharge takes about 5 hours for 80 percent; cost is less than a dime in most areas, and elimination of tuneups, oil changes, etc., keep other of>t.Mung expenses very low. Batteries are guaranteed for a total of 3 years; one year un­ conditionally, two more years pro-rata in home use. Manufacturer's suggested llstprice of the E8M Elec-Trak tractor is by far the lowest for any electric and also lower than most 8 HP gas tractors on the market: $895, not including shipping,dealer setup and local taxes. This spring many GE dealers are offering the $180 mower free, as an introductory special. Local Elec-Trak tractor dealers must be con­ tacted for their prices, terms and conditions. More information is available from General Electric Outdoor Power E q u i p m e n t O p e r a t i o n , Schenectady, New York 12345. ADDS GRACE Homeowners can transform the standard brick fireplace into a dramatic and gracious feature using readily avail­ able stock millwork. It is a simple job for a carpenter to make alteration of outmoded architectural settings. ChooseMood Lighting By Turn of Dial Different activities in the home call for different light intensities. Reading or sewing demands a high light level for maximum visibility with­ out eyestrain. Dining, on the other hand, Is more relaxing and enjoyable at a lower light level, perhaps assisted by soft candlelight. Enhancing the attractive­ ness of the surroundings, sub­ dued lighting creates a warm mood and relaxing atmos­ phere for enjoying good food. For television viewing, how­ ever, a moderate light placed at the side or above the re­ ceiver is recommended. A television screen is not de­ signed to be watched in a darkened room. The sharp contrast between a bright screen and dark surrounding is extremely tiring to the eyes. The easy and modern an­ swer to today's demands for lighting flexibility Is dim­ mers. Dependable, long-last­ ing solid-state dimmer con­ trols are made by General Electric In both lamp socket and wall varieties. The new dimmers offer flexible control of brightness levels, electronic dependabili­ ty and economical operation. Use of the dimmers at set­ tings less than full-bright prolongs lamp (bulb) life. All of the OE dimmers come with do-it-yourself, easy-to-follow written and illustrated Installation in­ structions. A small home im­ provement with the help of a screwdriver that can make a big difference in your mood. & Landscaping Phone: 815-678-4119 Or 414-279-6924 (Evenings) Prottsman 9203 U.S. Rte. 12 Richmond III. Nursery Page 2