Winter Green Lawn

For a green lawn all winter long pick up some rye grass this Fall at your local hardware superstore. Rye is inexpensive and it provides added nutrients to your soil during the harsh winter months.

For hassle free fertilizing and watering check out Craftsman's new Quiet Feed Lawn Sprinkler. This two- in-one device can fertilize up to 3,000-sq. ft. in a fraction of the time of hand-held or walk-behind spreaders.

Its base holds up to three packets (3-3/4 lbs.) of Miracle-Gro Lawn Feed with each 1-1/4 LB. packet providing 1,000-sq. ft. of coverage. Fertilizing begins as soon as the water fills the sprinkler's base. When not fertilizing, the sprinkler's base automatically fills with water for stability. Trip levers, located at the base of the rotor's head, adjust for precise part- or full-circle coverage. It sells for $25. www.sears.com.