August 26th

August 26th is National Dog Day, and TurfMutt wants to wish all of his four-legged friends out there a very happy day! One of TurfMutt’s favorite things to do is to get outdoors with his humans. Here are three tips for honoring your dog on National Dog Day by getting the whole family outside. Take […]

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August 21st

If it hasn’t already, the school bell will soon be ringing, calling kids back to the classroom. Even if school is already in session for your children, the longer days of summer mean there’s still plenty of daylight even after class is dismissed to take advantage of the great outdoors before the seasons change. Here […]

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August 14th

Combine the dog days of summer with the drought that many areas of the country are experiencing, and it’s easy to understand why water conservation is an important issue for many. Mulching helps conserve water by reducing evaporation and runoff, while keeping roots cool and plants growing. If mulching has evaded your to-do list so […]

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August 7th

You may think that “late summer” and “gardening” don’t exactly go together. But now is actually the perfect time to plant a number of fall vegetables (think kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and more!) and spring-flowering bulbs to enjoy in the months to come. Gardening is a great family activity since it helps teach your kids […]

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