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April 29th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt teaches kids how grass grows
Grass – like TurfMutt’s superhero friend Green Ranger – is an important part of the living landscape around us. Grass not only provides a safe and fun place for kids and pets to play, but it also offers a host of environmental benefits. Here are just ways grass is good for the environment. Dissipates the […]
April 26th
By Mutt Mulligan Read TurfMutt’s new digital story book
Have you read TurfMutt’s new digital story book yet? It’s a fun tale that sends TurfMutt and the Outdoor Powers on a West Coast Mission! The story chronicles the trek that TurfMutt and the Outdoor Powers take to the West Coast – using Oxygenator’s powerful gusts to get there. When they arrive, they see that […]
April 22nd
By Mutt Mulligan Why your lawn is a sponge for rain water
Many areas of the country have been experiencing a wet spring so far. Did you know that living landscapes help capture and cleanse the storm water? Without grass, more pollutants will enter streams, aquifers and other water sources due to water runoff. You see, with hard surfaces – like hardscapes, parking lots, driveways and roads […]
April 20th
By Mutt Mulligan Celebrate Earth Day with TurfMutt
Here’s something fun to do with your kids this Earth Day (April 22). Download TurfMutt’s “It’s Alive!” activity sheet and complete it with your children. It’s a particularly good activity if your area is experiencing some of the heavy rain that’s sweeping across the country! Living landscapes contain grass, trees and other plants that help […]
April 15th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt helps a “Lucky Dog” find her fur-ever home
Did you catch Saturday’s episode of “Lucky Dog” on CBS? If so, you saw TurfMutt help a rescue dog like himself named Scarlett find her new fur-ever home. TurfMutt’s owner Kris Kiser has been doing guest appearances on the Emmy Award-winning show. He helps potential families learn how to tailor their environment for their […]
April 14th
By Mutt Mulligan Play TurfMutt’s Climate Quest Game
Have you checked out the new TurfMutt Climate Quest Game at TurfMutt.com? It’s an interactive game designed for kids in grades K-5. It teaches them about the outdoors and green spaces. Kids start by entering their name and selecting their grade level (K-2 or 3-5). Then, the fun begins! Children are instructed to answer the […]
April 8th
By Mutt Mulligan Tips for spring planting the pet-friendly way
Spring is in the air, and that means many people are getting the itch to plant. You already know to check the climate map so you can choose the right plants and grasses for where you live. But what is the best way to start thinking about spring planting if you have dogs? Here are […]
April 6th
By Mutt Mulligan Watch for TurfMutt Tips This Saturday on “Lucky Dog”
TurfMutt’s human, Kris Kiser of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), is featured in this week’s episode of “Lucky Dog” on CBS. It’s a show that stars dog trainer Brandon McMillan who rescues shelter pets and trains them to become loving members of their fur-ever families. This week, we’ll meet Scarlett the Golden Retriever who […]
April 1st
By Mutt Mulligan No foolin’! You can have a lawn, even in drought.
It’s April Fool’s Day, and it seems like the perfect time to remind you that you can have a lawn, even in a drought. And we’re not pulling your leg! There are options for managed landscapes – even in dry climates – that do not include ripping out your lawn. In fact, deadening landscapes with […]
March 29th
By Mutt Mulligan What do Americans know about caring for their lawns? {INFOGRAPHIC}
In honor of National Lawn Care Month in April, our friends at the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) conducted a survey to test American’s lawn care knowledge. The results are in, and they may surprise you! The survey confirmed that American’s affinity for lawns is going strong, with 78% of respondents answering that […]
