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May 11th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt gets new office digs
TurfMutt has a new place to hang his leash when he goes to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) office. This week, more than 100 members, partners, and friends were on hand as OPEI officially opened its new headquarters building in Alexandria, VA. As part of his super-dog duties, TurfMutt loves to go to the […]
May 10th
By Mutt Mulligan See Frankie’s TurfMutt-approved yard on “Lucky Dog”
Lucky Dog, which is sponsored by TurfMutt and airs this Saturday, will feature several dogs that have appeared in past episodes. The theme for the compilation is “On the Mend.” One of the rescue dogs who will appear on the show is Frankie. He’s a beagle mix with an aversion to training, which reveals a troubled […]
May 7th
By Mutt Mulligan Study: green space boosts brain development in kids
A new study out of UCLA indicates that exposure to green space during childhood results in a greater volume of white and grey matter in certain areas of the brain. These differences are associated with higher scores on cognitive tests. To conduct the research, scientists studied 253 school kids in Barcelona. The children’s lifelong exposure […]
May 4th
By Mutt Mulligan Smart home, smart landscape
It seems like another smart home gadget is released every week. Lighting, HVAC, entertainment systems, window coverings and even appliances can all be controlled remotely on a smart phone or tablet. But in the outdoor living room, what does a smart landscape look like? As TurfMutt explains, it’s not always about the latest in […]
May 3rd
By Mutt Mulligan Watch a TurfMutt backyard makeover on “Lucky Dog”
A heart-warming Lucky Dog episode with tips from TurfMutt will air this Saturday, May 5. This episode features a rescue Chihuahua mix named Molly. Molly is a former street dog – just like TurfMutt – who has a second chance at a forever home in Thousand Oaks, California. During the show, the Outdoor Power Equipment […]
April 27th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt celebrates trees in honor of Arbor Day
To commemorate Arbor Day (April 27), TurfMutt is sharing his top dog reasons why trees are tops! Trees are an important part of the living landscape, providing a number of environmental, economic and health benefits. Money Trees Trees are good for your pocketbook. According to research published in the Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, each […]
April 25th
By Mutt Mulligan Why it’s ok to let your grass go dormant
Did you know that your grass doesn’t have to be green all the time to remain healthy? It’s alright to let your grass turn brown during periods of drought and high temperatures. It can be an effective strategy for saving water in drought-prone areas or during the hottest months of the summer. Once established, many […]
April 19th
This Saturday, you have a chance to see TurfMutt’s human friend Kris Kiser help pet parents get backyard ready for their new pup on Lucky Dog, part of the CBS Dream Team…It’s Epic block of programming. On this episode, you’ll see trainer Brandon McMillan work with five rescue dogs who will be taught to aid […]
April 18th
By Mutt Mulligan {INFOGRAPHIC} Poll: Americans love their living landscapes
A new nationwide online research study confirms what TurfMutt has known all along. Americans love their yards and enjoy nurturing them! See the findings in this new infographic. The research, conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), surveyed 1,818 adults. It found that 91% of Americans have a yard. […]
April 13th
By Mutt Mulligan 5 tips for a healthy family yard this spring
Even though winter is overstaying its welcome in some parts of the country, lawn care season will soon be here! Before you put on your gardening gloves and fire up your lawn equipment for the first time this season, brush up on these living landscape tips from TurfMutt. Inspect your lawn. After the snow has […]
