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October 10th
By Mutt Mulligan Did You Know Kids with Pets are Healthier?
Good news for those who consider Fido and Felix as much a part of the family as little Johnny and Suzie. A recent study shows that kids who are around dogs and cats during their first year of life are healthier and have fewer respiratory infections than those who don’t have contact with these house […]
October 1st
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt Program Educates Kids
Heat, imbalance in Co2, contaminants from water runoff, and dust and other particulate matter in the air can create environmental problems for us all. The TurfMutt educational program, which partners with Discovery Education, uses the four characters below to help educate youth on common foes that are combatted by green space. The program helps them […]
September 25th
By Mutt Mulligan It’s Fall Foliage Season! Get Outside and Enjoy the ‘Hues’
Across the country Mother Nature is turning up the volume on fall colors. With cooler temperatures, a break in humidity and foliage at its finest, autumn is a spectacular time to get outdoors with your family. Take a hike! Whether you walk in your neighborhood park, take a drive into the country or up into […]
September 17th
By Mutt Mulligan It’s “Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet” Week
For a certain pet population – older animals, big black dogs and animals with special needs – the wait for a forever family can be a long one. But the adoption website Petfinder is trying to change that by drawing attention to these animals during “Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet” Week, Sept. 17-23. According to Petfinder, 99% of its […]
September 12th
By Mutt Mulligan Fall Lawn Care Tips for Healthy Grass Next Spring
You might think fall is the time you can finally sit back, relax and forget about yard work. But during the fall your yard is busy storing up nutrients and energy to help it survive through the dormant winter, so now is the best time of the year to give it a little boost. Spending […]
September 10th
By Mutt Mulligan Consider Native Species This Fall
The fall planting season is getting underway, so there is no better time to turn attention to the importance of planting native trees, plants and flowers rather than exotic versions. Native plants are made for your ecosystem, so they need less water and fertilization to survive. This is good for you (less time doing yard […]
September 7th
By Mutt Mulligan Create a Certified Wildlife Habitat to Get Your Kids Outside
With school in full swing, schedules are filling up fast. Between classes, homework and indoor sports, it can be tough to find time to get kids outside for some fresh air. But, studies have shown that spending time outdoors helps curb childhood obesity, enhances mood and improves learning skills, among other things. One fun way […]
September 5th
By Mutt Mulligan Sweet! September is National Honey Month.
In honor of September, a.k.a. National Honey Month, we wanted to share some interesting facts about bees and honey. According to the National Honey Board Americans consume about 1.3 pounds of honey per person each year. In order to make just one pound of honey bees must tap about two million flowers. There are more […]
August 30th
By Mutt Mulligan Hand Washing How-tos for a Healthy Back to School
Most kids are either back in school or heading there soon. There are many perks to getting back into the classroom, but the shared germs that come with the territory is not one of them. Not to mention, hand washing is important when you come in from the outdoors. Poison oak, poison ivy and other […]
August 28th
By Mutt Mulligan Tips for Going Green this Labor Day
Labor Day weekend – the unofficial end to summer – is a great time to enjoy a backyard barbeque, take a road trip or simply relax at home and enjoy the extra day off. It’s also a good time to go green. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to make this Labor […]
