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May 5th
By Mutt Mulligan Smart Controllers Help You Water More Wisely
It’s only Spring, but it won’t be long before dry conditions hit many parts of the country. Water wisely means using technology to plan when and how to water in a way that puts water right where it’s needed and watering at the right time for the right amount of time. According to the California […]
May 3rd
By Mutt Mulligan New Grass Species Not as Thirsty
TurfMutt talks about the value of green space, while at the same time discussing the need to lessen our impact when maintaining lawns and landscapes. A new study published in HortScience identified four alternative turfgrass species — two bentgrasses and two fescues — as promising for use as ‘low-input’ grasses, meaning that water and fertilization […]
April 29th
By Mutt Mulligan Animal Rescue Work Takes on Urgency at TurfMutt.com
Lucky’s story as a rescued dog has really touched many readers of this blog. So, this time around, we decided to feature a page on Rescue Animals, and we encourage you, the reader, to submit your own story. Anyone who has rescued an animal – in my case a dog – knows what it feels […]
April 27th
By Mutt Mulligan New Web Game for TurfMutt Educational Curriculum
This year, we’ve added a fun Web game for kids as part of the curriculum – but adults tend to enjoy it as well. Check out the Web game as TurfMutt evades perils thrown at him by Dr. Runoff, Carbon Creep, Dust Demon and HeatFreak. You need to collect enough seed packets to help turn […]
April 21st
By Mutt Mulligan Sacramento 4th Grade Students Win TurfMutt Poster Contest
Last year, TurfMutt sponsored a poster contest. Students were asked to design a poster that illustrated how they and their family could help create and save green spaces After reviewing many entries, three winners at Herman Leimbach Elementary – a 4th grade class in Sacramento, CA –were selected and each received an Amazon.com gift certificate. The […]
April 19th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt Curriculum Goes National Today
This week, 25,000 schools across the country will get new, updated TurfMutt educational materials for third through fifth grade students. In 2009, Washington, DC and Sacramento, CA area schools were the first to receive an array of TurfMutt educational materials – and the response was very positive. So, now it’s time to roll it out […]
January 25th
By Mutt Mulligan Powerful rain storms bring tree and yard damage
From California to the East Coast, there has been plenty of flooding. After strong winds and rainfall, you’ll be tempted to break out chain saws and other outdoor power equipment to clear away broken limbs and damaged trees. Please keep in mind these important safety reminders: Have a chain saw on hand for clean up, […]
December 14th
By Mutt Mulligan Climate Predictions for Winter 2010
Looks like this Winter will be warmer for some, colder for others. And for those living in drought-prone states, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center says “Above-average precipitation is expected in the southern border states, especially Texas and Florida. Recent rainfall and the prospects of more should improve current drought conditions […]
December 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan Leave the Leaves Alone?
Leaves are a blast, aren’t they? I see removing leaves is a big chore in the Fall – and important so your lawn doesn’t get smothered. But taking all the leaves off of a lawn also interrupts the natural process that returns beneficial nutrients to the soil. Worms, bacteria and other minute organisms eat decaying […]
November 19th
By Mutt Mulligan Ethanol and Storing Mowers and Other Equipment in Winter
Ethanol can be corrosive, so here are some tips from the Consumer Reports blog from October 7, 2009 on how to protect your investment. ————————— As we covered in “Is Fuel With an Increased Level of Ethanol a Problem for Small Gas Engines?” there’s growing concern over the effects that gasoline-ethanol blends like E10—that’s 90 […]
