May 4th

By Mutt Mulligan

TurfMutt barks for living landscapes {VIDEO}

Nature starts at your back door! Your living landscapes – a combination of climate-appropriate grasses, plants and trees – support biodiversity, benefit the environment, and help keep people and pets happy and healthy.

On the environmental side, living landscapes trap carbon dioxide, cool the area, keep the soil in place, and produce oxygen. Your yard also provides a safe place for your kids and pets to play. Finally, experiencing green space has a positive impact on our mental health and overall well-being.

You can have a living landscape in any climate – the key is to find the right plant for the right place. Watch this video to see TurfMutt’s human Kris help a California family make over their backyard.

Are you inspired by what you see? Go plant something green!