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April 14th
By Mutt Mulligan Picking the right mulch for your landscape
A recent Ohio newspaper article points out the value of mulch – and picking the right mulch – since it ends up feeding and enriching your soil. “The first step in shopping for mulch is figuring out how much you need. Figure out how many square feet of beds you have to cover by multiplying […]
April 12th
By Mutt Mulligan April is National Lawn Care Month
This month is National Lawn Care Month. Makes sense as lawns across the country begin to grow faster and become more lush. This is also the time to remind ourselves how to take care of the lawn responsibly so that it grows healthy without the need for too much water. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental […]
April 7th
By Mutt Mulligan Free Dirt for Landscaping
Are you thinking of building or expanding your garden this spring? Do you need some organic topsoil to top dress your lawn? Need some mulch or compost? We found this free dirt exchange – who knew? – and thought you’d find it interesting. You can see on a U.S. map who might be offering free mulch, […]
April 4th
By Mutt Mulligan Spring Break Games for Kids
Spring Break is either in your area or about to happen. TurfMutt has some games you can download and/or print for those long car rides or plane trips. Go to Discovery Education and find the Puzzle area at the bottom left for some fun diversion for the kids this Spring Break.
March 31st
By Mutt Mulligan Vitamin G (Greenspace)?
A study out of the Netherlands looks at the green elements of the landscape around us and how it seems to affect health, well-being and feelings of social safety. One of the compelling questions is: How strong is the relationship between the amount of green space in people’s living environment and their perceived health and well-being, and […]
March 28th
By Mutt Mulligan Poster Contest Closing Soon
Hurry up and make sure a teacher or student you know enters Discovery Education’s Landscapes Across America Contest by March 31st. The contest encourages elementary students to investigate their local ecosystem for the chance to win exciting, eco-friendly prizes including a $5,000 grant for your classroom and trees planted in your honor. All your class […]
March 24th
By Mutt Mulligan Eco Tips for Lawn and Landscape Care – Part 5
Create More Green Space. Lawns and other green spaces lessen the “heat island” effect, especially in urban areas, keeping surrounding areas cooler. Is there an area in your neighborhood that could benefit from some green space? If so, plant a garden for tasty veggies or a lawn area for play and relaxation. Want to learn […]
March 22nd
By Mutt Mulligan Eco Tips for Lawn and Landscape Care – Part 4
Water Early. Watering in the early morning before the sun is intense helps reduce the water lost from evaporation. Installing rain gutters and collecting water from downspouts also helps reduce water use. Trickle irrigation, drip irrigation or smart controller systems help reduce water use and meet the needs of plants. Or, when drought conditions exist, […]
March 18th
By Mutt Mulligan Eco Tips for Lawn and Landscape Care – Part 3
Prune Regularly. A single grass plant can have 300 miles of roots. Roots grow strong with appropriate watering and proper pruning. Mowing your lawn regularly, similar to pruning perennial plants and flower gardens, keeps grass healthier, thicker, and in a “growing state,” ensuring carbon is captured and oxygen is emitted at their highest levels. Need some pruning […]
March 17th
By Mutt Mulligan Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrating a ‘green’ day is right down TurfMutt’s alley! In celebration, he’s donned his green cape. Don’t you wish you had a cape, too?
