January 18th

By Mutt Mulligan

Watch TurfMutt’s living landscapes tips on “Lucky Dog”

TurfMutt had a guest star appearance on the hit CBS TV show Lucky Dog on Saturday. This episode featured a California couple who was looking for a new furry family member.

Pete and Deb lost their pup a year ago, and they are ready to have a dog in the family again. Sheela is an Australian cattle dog mix that trainer Brandon McMillan thinks could make the perfect companion for this adventurous couple. But, he will need to work with her to get Sheela’s energy level under control. And there’s the issue of the yard at Sheela’s potential new home.

That’s where TurfMutt comes in. Using TurfMutt-tested living landscape expertise, Kris Kiser, the president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), examines the yard to see if it passes the TurfMutt test. Watch the episode to see how Sheela does on her training, and to hear why Pete and Deb’s yard goes to the head of the class!

If you’re thinking of adding a dog to your family, you’ll want to ensure your yard has plenty of space for your pet to play. Also, you’ll need to plant the right living landscapes in the right places in your yard. Know your climate zone so you plant appropriate landscape for your environment. Native and flowering plants help ensure your yard is good not just for your pet, but also for the local wildlife and pollinators. Remember, they depend on the nature that starts in your backyard for food and habitat.

Learn more about the importance of living landscapes for the health of our families, the environment, and our pets.