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May 17th
The sweepstakes’ two runners up are Ms. Elizabeth Paz from Big Hollow Elementary School in Ingleside, Ill., and Ms. Trish Kubitza from Hallsburg Elementary School in Waco, Texas. Students in these two winning classrooms will receive TurfMutt-branded “Green Packs” that contain eco-friendly school supplies, including a backpack, lunch bag, colored pencils, a water bottle and […]
May 16th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt Announces ‘Spruce Up Your School’ Sweepstakes Winner
Discovery Education and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announced today the Grand Prize winner and two runners up of the ‘Spruce Up Your School’ sweepstakes. The national sweepstakes is part of the TurfMutt program, a dynamic digital curriculum designed to encourage kids to protect the environment around them and foster appreciation of green space […]
May 9th
By Mutt Mulligan Growing Your Garden with Fido in Mind
Did you know Easter lilies, hydrangeas and foxglove are toxic for animals? Planting a garden that is non-toxic for Fido and friends can be tricky. This list shows you what to watch for. Not every plant is included that your pet might be allergic to, so it is always best to consult your local veterinarian […]
May 7th
By Mutt Mulligan Enjoy a Tick-Free Summer
The Great Outdoors are full of adventure, learning opportunities and…ticks! A few things to remember when enjoying time outdoors: Ticks like humid, wet areas such as leaf piles, grassy and wooded areas. Keep to the center of trails on hikes. After each outing, shower soon after. Wear long sleeves, pants and hats. Remove any ticks […]
May 4th
By Mutt Mulligan Honey Bee Facts
Did you know that honeybees account for 80% of all insect pollination. Without such pollination, we would see a significant decrease in the yield of fruits and vegetables? As honeybee populations plummet, our yards can be important for them to find plenty of pollen. Here are some honeybee facts. And, a link to some family […]
May 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan May: The Month for Lily of the Valley
May’s birth flower is the Lily of the Valley. With its deeply fragrant flowers — scallop-edge bells that dangle above bright, emerald-green leaves — this nearly deer-proof shade lover appears to be delicate in an old-fashioned way. But it is also known to spread readily and rapidly, and anyone who gardens in a small space will want […]
April 26th
By Mutt Mulligan Wonderful World of Plants
Until a few years ago, plant experts were not sure how many plant species existed. That is about to change with plans for a catalog called the World Flora by the St. Louis-based Missouri Botanical Garden, New York Botanical Garden and two British institutions, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This online catalog should […]
April 24th
By Mutt Mulligan Better Mowing
Grass is beginning to grow like crazy. There IS a better way to mow and cut grass. Keep blades sharp, cut no more than one-third of the blade’s length, don’t mow wet grass and remember to recycle the grass for natural fertilizer. Here is a nice article to remind you how to mow better. What […]
April 17th
By Mutt Mulligan Earth Day Origins
As we near Earth Day, it’s interesting to read about it origins and how it has become a much anticipated event each year. Interesting facts: Earth Day is planned for April 22 in all years at least through 2015. Earth Day was first observed in San Francisco and other cities on March 21, 1970, the […]
April 13th
By Mutt Mulligan Container Plants Add to the Landscape
We’ve talked a lot about designing your garden and coming up with ideas to spruce up your lawn or landscape, but let’s not forget about the joys of container gardening. You have so many choices when it comes to pots, plants, soil mixes and the list goes on. We found this wonderful photo display of […]
