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December 5th
By Mutt Mulligan Meet TurfMutt’s Enemy, Dr. Runoff
TurfMutt is a superhero who helps fight environmental villains like Carbon Creep, Heat Freak and Dust Demon. This week we introduce you to another one of TurfMutt’s arch enemies, Dr. Runoff. Dr. Runoff is a “pour” role model for superheros around the world. Runoff is the overflow of water from the land that is carried […]
December 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan Celebrate “National Mutt Day”: adopt your own “TurfMutt”
National Mutt Day is Dec. 2, and our favorite pup, TurfMutt, wants to take this opportunity to remind people to consider adopting a pet from your local shelter. TurfMutt is a rescue dog who was saved by his new best friend, Kris Kiser. Now, he works with Kris to help educate kids and their families […]
November 29th
By Mutt Mulligan Fight flu season by getting outside?
Boosting your immune system is one of the best ways to keep healthy during cold and flu season. And despite the old wives’ tale that going outside during cold weather can make you “catch” a cold, spending time outdoors is actually one of the best things you can do to prevent getting sick. According to […]
November 26th
By Mutt Mulligan This season of thanksgiving, be grateful for green spaces
‘Tis the season for giving thanks, and TurfMutt wants to encourage you to add “green spaces” to your list of reasons to be grateful this year. Our green spaces – yards, parks and community grounds – are important for many reasons. They clean and cool our water and air, serve as shelter for a variety […]
November 19th
By Mutt Mulligan How to use melted snow to water your houseplants
Rainwater is better for watering houseplants than tap water because it has fewer chemicals. During the warmer months you can collect water in rain barrels or even buckets to water your plants. (Learn how to make a rain barrel by reading TurfMutt’s Family Activities Guide.) But what’s a gardener to do during the winter months? […]
November 14th
This week TurfMutt posted some important information on Petfinder.com, the pet adoption website, about how to keep pets safe during fall yard work. Here are a few of TurfMutt’s top tips. Read more safety tips and information in TurfMutt’s story on Petfinder.com. Make sure pets are out of the immediate vacinity of the area where […]
November 12th
By Mutt Mulligan Winter composting tips
Just because the white stuff will be falling soon doesn’t mean you can’t continue to compost throughout the winter. Composting is a unique way to teach your children about going green, and get them involved in the process by adding to and tending the pile. Compost is a pile of food scraps, yard trimmings […]
November 7th
By Mutt Mulligan Help TurfMutt Battle Dust Demon
Dust Demon is a fan of blowing away soil, and TurfMutt needs your help to stop him! Soil erosion is a big problem and Dust Demon is the cause. Nearly six billion tons of bare soil wash or blow away each year. Dust in the air damages the environment – and causes physical problems for […]
November 5th
By Mutt Mulligan Lawn Equipment Storage Tips
The clocks have rolled back, the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping. For most of the country it’s time to put away the lawn equipment and get ready for winter. TurfMutt offers some tips to make sure your yard equipment is ready to be safely stored after the final lawn chores of […]
October 31st
Halloween can be a lot of fun for the humans in your family, but for your pets it can be “scary” if you’re not careful. TurfMutt offers these tips to make sure your pets have more “treats” than “tricks” this Halloween. 1. Keep pets away from the candy. Chocolate is toxic for cats and dogs. […]
