Ah, springtime! The smell of golden daffodils, the sound of chirping birds�the sight of brown dead grass on your front lawn? It�s time to phone in a favor. Get free advice on lawn equipment and garden care from experts at the Yard Smarts hotline, sponsored by small-engine manufacturer Briggs & Stratton. Call 866-927-3847 from noon to 7 p.m. CDT on Fridays in May to speak with a gardening professional. On any other day in May, leave a message and your question will be answered within 48 hours.