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April 29th
By Mutt Mulligan Study Shows Dogs are Good For Your Health
According to a recent study by the American Heart Association (AHA), having a canine companion may help lower your risk for heart disease. The study concluded that pet ownership, and particularly dog ownership, is likely associated with decreased cardiovascular disease risk. Why? Dogs naturally cause their owners to be more active, particularly with regular walks […]
April 24th
By Mutt Mulligan 5 Tips for Sprucing Up your Yard This Spring
Spring cleaning isn’t just something you need to do to the inside of your home. Your yard also needs a springtime spruce up to look its best. Here are five tips for getting your yard in tip-top shape for spring. 1. Clean. Remove any dead plants, flowers, weeds, branches and leaves. Make a game of […]
April 17th
By Mutt Mulligan Tips for dealing with storm damage to your yard
As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers,” but they also sometimes bring severe weather that can damage your lawn, trees and landscaping. Here are a few tips** to help you deal with storm damage to your yard. If your yard was flooded you first need to let the lawn dry out, which could […]
April 15th
By Mutt Mulligan Connect with your neighbors through nature
Springtime has arrived, and it is ushering in warmer weather in many parts of the country. This means more people are getting out of their homes and into their yards, parks and green spaces. Here are a few ideas on how to collaborate with your community through your natural environment. Create a map of the […]
April 10th
By Mutt Mulligan School gardens help with STEM education
Community gardens in low-income elementary schools are helping children learn science, math, language arts and more. REAL School Gardens is a nonprofit organization that helps bring learning gardens to low-income elementary schools. The group has funded gardens in more than 90 schools in Texas. PEER Associates, Inc. conducted a three-year evaluation of the program. It […]
April 8th
By Mutt Mulligan Choose native plants for your climate & conserve resources
TurfMutt – protector of green spaces everywhere – has a message for those of us gearing up for spring planting: choose the right plants and grasses for your climate. Plants and grasses that are indigenous to your climate will need less water and fertilization to survive. You can go to your local nursery or […]
April 3rd
By Mutt Mulligan Use landscaping to control ticks & help prevent Lyme Disease
April is Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month, while May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium that is carried through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Symptoms typically include fever, headache, fatigue and a skin rash. You can use your landscaping to help prevent Lyme disease by […]
April 1st
By Mutt Mulligan No foolin’ – getting outside is good for your health
It’s April Fool’s Day, which means you may get taken by a prank, joke or trick at some point today. But no foolin’, getting outside is good for your health. Here are just a few ways being in the great outdoors can positively impact your well being. According to researchers at the University of Illinois […]
