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August 29th
By Mutt Mulligan Study: Outdoor learning good for students & teachers
It’s back to school season, and a new study has some advice for school administrators. Take learning outside for just one hour per week to benefit both students and teachers. Researchers in England studied the effect of an outdoor learning program that included teaching outside at least one hour per week. The respondents reported a […]
August 22nd
National Dog Day is on Monday, August 26. This year, TurfMutt encourages pet parents to go beyond extra treats, long walks and more belly rubs to celebrate. Honor your dog on National Dog Day and beyond by enhancing her favorite “room” in the house…your yard! Here are Lucky the TurfMutt’s top tips for creating a […]
August 20th
A new study indicates that Americans don’t spend much time in nature. Only 26% of respondents said they spend free time in nature several times a week. But 16% said they never do. As for what keeps them from getting outside, nearly one-third indicated work-related obligations were to blame. Read the full report here. But […]
August 16th
The 5th annual Clear the Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption drive to help find loving homes for animals in need, is this Saturday, August 17. Lucky the TurfMutt is giving a “paw up” in support of this important event. Lucky is a real-life rescue dog who knows how hard life can be for pets who […]
August 14th
By Mutt Mulligan WHO issues new physical activity guidelines for young children
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released guidelines for the amount of time babies and young children should spend being physical active, in front of screens and sleeping. According to WHO, the guidelines were developed “using the best available evidence, expert consensus and consideration of values and preferences, acceptability, feasibility, equity and resource implications.” The […]
August 9th
By Mutt Mulligan 7 reasons grass is great
Did you know that the grass beneath your feet offers amazing benefits for your family and community? Here are TurfMutt’s top reasons to thank your lucky stars that grass is part of our living landscapes. Reason #1: Our yards are incredible oxygen-making machines and they cleanse the air, too! A grass area measuring 50’ x […]
August 6th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt’s water wise tips for summer
All living things need water in order thrive, including the plants in our family yards. But especially in the hot summer months, it’s important to be wise about our watering practices. Here are TurfMutt’s top tips for a healthy living landscape. Pick the right plants The first step to smart watering is selecting the plants, […]
July 31st
By Mutt Mulligan Study: youngsters lose connection to nature at age 11
A new study out of England indicates that young people’s connection to nature drops drastically starting at the age of 11. Remarkably, scientists found that it doesn’t recover until around age 30. Researchers say this has strong implications for their propensity to engage in eco-friendly behaviors including recycling. The study is from the University of […]
July 23rd
By Mutt Mulligan Plants that help prevent backyard pests
Are you interested in an eco-friendly way to tell pests to bug off in your backyard? TurfMutt to the rescue! From herbs to ornamentals, here’s a list of plants that help repel unwanted insects in the family yard. Basil Basil may be delicious in your dishes, but it’s off-putting to house flies and mosquitoes. Plant […]
July 19th
By Mutt Mulligan How living landscapes help us beat the heat
The heat is on in much of the country. One way to beat the heat this summer is to get outside and enjoy your living landscapes. Have you ever noticed that even on really hot days, grassy areas in your yard and neighborhood are cooler than paved ones? That’s because our living landscapes – including […]
