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February 18th
By Mutt Mulligan Check out the new TurfMutt.com
Have you seen the new TurfMutt website? Check it out to see why learning how to take care of the planet and studying science just got more fun. TurfMutt is an environmental stewardship program that partners with Scholastic – the global children’s publishing, education and media company – to help kids in grades K to […]
February 16th
By Mutt Mulligan Did you see TurfMutt’s owner on “Lucky Dog?”
Did you catch Saturday’s episode of Lucky Dog on CBS? It airs as part of the “CBS Dream Team, It’s Epic” block of programming. TurfMutt’s owner, Kris Kiser, appeared on the Emmy Award-winning show to help trainer Brandon McMillan place rescue dog Maggie into a new fur-ever family. In this episode, Kris worked with the […]
February 11th
By Mutt Mulligan 5 reasons to love your living landscapes
Every backyard superhero like TurfMutt knows that living landscapes (trees, plants, shrubs and more) are not only good for the environment, they are good for our health and lifestyle, too. During this season of adoration, here are just 5 reasons to love your living landscapes. Exposure to nature – which starts on your own backyard! […]
February 9th
By Mutt Mulligan Set your DVR for “Lucky Dog” this Saturday
This season, TurfMutt’s owner, Kris Kiser, is guest starring on the Emmy Award-winning “Lucky Dog” show that airs Saturday mornings on CBS as a part of the ‘CBS Dream Team, It’s Epic’ block of programming. This Saturday, Feb. 13, Kris will help the new owners of a sweet spaniel mix named Maggie who suffers from […]
February 4th
By Mutt Mulligan Why living landscapes matter
While in some parts of our country, people are replacing their lawns with rocks, mulch, cacti and plastic grass – deadening the landscape in order to conserve water – you may not have to. Lawns provide a safe place for families to gather and for children and pets to play. But grass also is brilliant […]
February 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan New Year’s resolution reminder: backyard health benefits
How are your New Year’s resolutions coming? Research shows only about 8% of people achieve their New Year’s resolutions. But if yours was to live a healthier life, TurfMutt has good news for you! You only have to go as far as your own backyard to get back on track. Go green for good health. […]
January 28th
By Mutt Mulligan M.O.M.’s love TurfMutt!
TurfMutt was spinning in circles of joy this morning when he saw this story posted on the Love M.O.M. blog. M.O.M. stands for Mothers of the Month. The Love M.O.M. website and blog encourages, inspires and empowers mothers with resources and tools. TurfMutt’s human, Kris Kiser, the president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment […]
January 26th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt helps kids learn, even on snow days
Many areas of the country are blanketed in snow, which means kids are out of school and likely going stir crazy. But never fear, parents! TurfMutt is here to save the day. As you know, TurfMutt and the Outdoor Powers teach kids and families backyard science. But even on days when your kids are stuck […]
January 19th
By Mutt Mulligan Surprising health benefits of living landscapes
You already know that living landscapes like grass, trees, shrubs and plants are pretty and help the environment. But there are some health benefits of nature that might surprise you! Children’s stress levels fall within minutes of seeing green spaces. Knowing and experiencing nature makes us generally happier, healthier people. Getting dirty is good for […]
January 17th
By Mutt Mulligan South Africa works to restore living landscapes
The United States isn’t the only country where drought is an issue, and there are some lessons we can learn from other drought-stricken countries. Take South Africa, for instance. Cities like Port Elizabeth have been impacted by land degradation and desertification for years. The city has doubled in size since 1997, while increasing water supplies […]
