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July 7th
By Mutt Mulligan Lessons learned: Singapore protects living landscapes
In the past, TurfMutt has shared living landscapes lessons learned from faraway lands, like South Africa and China. Singapore has a living landscapes success story, as well! Singapore is celebrating 53 years of “greening Singapore,” which was launched by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew in 1963. Since then, Singapore has transformed from the “garden city” […]
July 5th
By Mutt Mulligan Benefits of lawns for home buyers
If you’re in the market for a new home, there are many factors you’re considering as you’re viewing potential properties. Size, location, quality of nearby schools, commute convenience, walk-ability, roof condition and upgrades are just a few things that may be high on your list. But TurfMutt encourages you to add another critical criterion: living […]
June 28th
By Mutt Mulligan 4 reasons to celebrate your yard this July 4th
The all-American holiday, July 4th, is just around the corner. And while you’re celebrating Independence Day with your friends and family, TurfMutt encourages you to also celebrate the all-American yard. You see, your yard is not just about aesthetics. It also serves important functions, both for your family’s health and lifestyle and for the environment. […]
June 24th
By Mutt Mulligan Cost-benefit of living landscapes in California
News headlines tell us the California drought is not over, despite severe water restrictions and the El Niño rains in the north. The drought has caused a great debate about whether lawns and landscapes should be removed or left to go dry in order to conserve water. But according to the University of California Cooperative […]
June 21st
By Mutt Mulligan Grasscycle to benefit your living landscape
Your yard can get stressed out in the summer heat – especially if you live in a drought area. Grasscycling is one way you can help your lawn improve its strength and overall health this summer. Grasscycling is the practice of leaving grass clippings on your yard to decompose. According to the University of California’s […]
June 17th
By Mutt Mulligan Water wise tips for summer {VIDEO}
It’s that time of year again – summer lawn care season! TurfMutt wants to remind you to be water-wise, whether you live in a drought state or one where you don’t have as many water worries. Watch this video to learn why TurfMutt thinks green is cool! Here are a few additional things to keep […]
June 14th
By Mutt Mulligan “Be a Backyard Superhero” contest winning entries
This spring, TurfMutt collaborated with Scholastic to host the annual “Be a Backyard Superhero” contest for kids in grades K-5. The grand prize winners received a $5,000 grant to improve the yards and green spaces at their schools. To enter the contest, students had to create an original picture using the TurfMutt character cutouts. Students […]
June 9th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt’s program expands
June has only just begun, and it’s already been a big month for TurfMutt! Last week, the two grand prize winners of the “Be a Backyard Superhero” contest were awarded their $5,000 checks to improve the green spaces at their schools. Since 2010, the TurfMutt program has awarded $35,000 to schools with contest like this! […]
June 7th
This just in! TurfMutt will once again be featured on the Emmy-award winning TV show Lucky Dog next season. Tune in to the new episodes of Lucky Dog on Saturday mornings. You’ll learn TurfMutt messages about how to create a quality, living landscape and outdoor space for the health and well-being of your family and […]
June 3rd
By Mutt Mulligan Meet backyard superhero, Ali Tomlinson
TurfMutt’s “Be a Backyard Superhero” contest wrapped up this week, with the presentation of the grand prize checks to two lucky students – Kashvi Ramani of Virginia and Ali Tomlinson from California. Ali is the grade K-2 grand prize winner for the contest, which was hosted by Scholastic. Thanks to Ali’s creativity, Playa Vista Elementary […]
