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March 3rd
By Mutt Mulligan Happy World Wildlife Day from TurfMutt
March 3 is World Wildlife Day, and TurfMutt wants to take the opportunity to give a shout-out to his backyard wildlife pals. As TurfMutt knows, nature starts at our own back doors! Our yards, parks, schoolyards and other community green spaces are an important part of the world’s ecosystem. Urban environments are largely responsible for […]
March 1st
By Mutt Mulligan Study: nature good for mental health
There’s yet another scientific study that shows living in a neighborhood with more birds, shrubs, trees and other living landscapes is good for your health. The natural environment, U.K. scientists found, helps reduce depression, anxiety and stress. The research results were published in the Bioscience journal. To conduct the research, scientists surveyed the mental health […]
February 25th
By Mutt Mulligan Why are bees important to our planet?
TurfMutt has often reminded us about the importance of planting pollinator plants in our yards for bees. But why are these buzzing insects so important? Here are TurfMutt’s top 3 reasons to love bees. Bees are incredibly hard-working. In fact, they are responsible for pollinating about 400 different types of agricultural plants and about one-sixth […]
February 23rd
By Mutt Mulligan Happy National Dog Biscuit Day from TurfMutt!
Feb. 23 is National Dog Biscuit Day. TurfMutt has taken a break from snacking on his favorite treats to stop by with an important reminder for dog owners. Not all the people foods that humans think are delicious are good for our dogs! According to the ASPCA, here are the top 5 ingredients and […]
February 15th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt’s Top 5: Health benefits of your lawn
There are many reasons to love your lawn, but a few of them might surprise you. Did you know your living landscape isn’t just good for the environment? It’s also good for the health and well-being of you, your family and your pets. Here are TurfMutt’s top 5 health benefits of living landscapes. Children’s stress […]
February 13th
By Mutt Mulligan Watch TurfMutt’s lawn makeover on Lucky Dog
Cosmo is a dog just like TurfMutt. He’s a rescue pup who gets a new “leash” on life, thanks to trainer Brandon McMillan. Brandon stars on Lucky Dog, the show airs as part of “CBS Dream Team, It’s Epic!” on Saturday mornings. TurfMutt (via his owner Kris Kiser, president & CEO of the Outdoor Power […]
February 8th
By Mutt Mulligan 4 fun facts about your yard in winter
During the wintertime, many of us enjoy the break from yard work and lawn care chores. But even when you’re not working in your yard, your yard is working for you! Here are 4 fun facts about your winter living landscapes. Nature starts at your backdoor. We often think of nature as a faraway place. […]
February 7th
By Mutt Mulligan See a TurfMutt makeover on “Lucky Dog” this Saturday
TurfMutt is back on Lucky Dog, the TV show that matches pound pups – like TurfMutt – with forever homes. The show airs as part of “CBS Dream Team, It’s Epic!” on Saturday mornings. The show stars trainer Brandon McMillan who swoops into animal shelters to rescue hard-to-love dogs. Brandon takes the pups back to […]
February 3rd
By Mutt Mulligan Take TurfMutt’s Living Landscapes Quiz
Before spring hits, TurfMutt wants to help you “bone” up on your living landscapes knowledge. That way, you will be ready to put the right plants in the right places when spring planting season comes. Are you a green space genius? Take TurfMutt’s test to find out! For real fun, take the test with your […]
January 31st
Professor Botany is TurfMutt’s smarty-pants sidekick and the bushy-tailed brains of the Outdoor Powers. Professor Botany busies herself on the back end of the Outdoor Powers’ missions. She maps out the “greening” plans for the Outdoor Powers, and teaches kids about plants from the comfort of her lofty tree nest. This spring, Professor Botany encourages […]
