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May 10th
By Mutt Mulligan Wet Grass, Now What?
We know how wet this Spring has been in some parts of the country. Traditionally, one wouldn’t think of mowing on wet grass. But, if you have no choice, here’s some advice from an extension educator-horticulturist with the Purdue University who gives some good advice on mowing high, removing the mower bag and redirecting downspouts as […]
May 5th
By Mutt Mulligan International Compost Awareness Week
Yes, this week, May 1-May 7, is the week for Compost. And, many of us know the value of turning food waste into rich soil for our garden plantings and the top-dressing of lawns and other perennials, annuals and shrubs. You can find several events here across the country to celebrate the week. We found […]
May 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan Reflections on Arbor Day
Last Friday, April 29th, it was Arbor Day in most States. Celebrating Arbor Day stretches back to 1874 in Nebraska and began to spread to other States from there. The Arbor Day foundation has a great page on the “History of Arbor Day” through an interactive history book. And a nice resource page encouraging children […]
April 28th
By Mutt Mulligan Look at different grass seeds
More and more, you can find a variety of grass seeds to grow the lawn that fits your particular area and weather patterns. All About Lawns has some tips on different types of grass you can plant. Do you want? Native Grass Seed Native grasses are indigenous to a particular region’s soil conditions and rainfall, […]
April 26th
By Mutt Mulligan Don’t Miss Landscapes Across America Contest
Dont’ miss out on OPEI and Discovery Education’s Landscapes Across America contest, ending May 5th. This Contest is challenging students to illustrate the unique ecosystem attributes in their local region. 3rd to 5th grade classrooms are encouraged to submit a slideshow with digital photos of the unique landscape in their area, and include a written description […]
April 22nd
By Mutt Mulligan Earth Day Message from TurfMutt
A hello and Happy Earth Day from TurfMutt and Friends. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvmfdTB84EA[/youtube]
April 21st
By Mutt Mulligan Lawns and the Fight Against Climate Change
A recent SafeLawns Blog posting reminded us of two important things: One, lawns help capture and store carbon. The blog says: “Lawns, as it turns out, can be a boon in the fight against climate change and water pollution.” Now, just as TurfMutt points out, you need to be mindful of how much water you […]
April 21st
By Mutt Mulligan Spring Chores Part 2
We continue our look at some great spring gardening, landscape and lawn ideas from Kathy Van Mullekom in a Newport News, Va. newspaper article. • Collect bags of leaves to mulch the pathways and the naturalized areas in your garden. They are free, plentiful and lightweight to handle. If you put several layers of newspaper […]
April 19th
By Mutt Mulligan Spring Chores Part 1
Spring is officially here and there are a lot of chores to do in the garden, landscape and lawn areas. What to do first? We found a nice article from the Newport News Daily Press that highlighted some important, yet overlooked Spring gardening and lawn care ideas. Here are a few ideas to consider when the […]
April 15th
By Mutt Mulligan Gardening on the Cheap
A recent report by the National Gardening Association estimates you’ll get a half-pound of vegetables for each square foot in your garden, or roughly $600 in produce over the course of a season for the average 600-square-foot plot. Estimated outlay to grow all that produce: $70. But, you can end up spending a lot on […]
