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- Have a purpose when backyardingAugust 5 2021
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February 16th
By Mutt Mulligan Scientists find link between urban trees & depression
In a recent study, European researchers discovered that people living on streets that were lined with more trees purchased fewer antidepressants. The study was conducted in Germany. Street trees, the scientists say, are important to maintaining biodiversity in urban green space. But until now, little was known about their effects on mental health. By studying […]
January 22nd
The TurfMutt Foundation has launched a new eNewsletter. It your chance to stay in the loop on the latest news from the TurfMutt Foundation. Each months’ edition will offer information on how yards connect us to nature and to one another. It will also cover the important role the living landscape plays in our physical […]
August 18th
By Mutt Mulligan Remember when Mutt Mulligan became the voice for TurfMutt?
Remember when Mulligan, the mixed breed rescue puppy, became the voice of the TurfMutt Foundation? She was so little not that long ago! Check out this video looking back at MoMo’s journey to the TurfMutt Foundation. Mulligan was abandoned along with her siblings, rescued by the Kentucky Humane Society and adopted by TurfMutt Foundation president, […]
January 30th
By Mutt Mulligan 5 reasons to enter The (Really) Great Outdoors Contest
As The TurfMutt Foundation has been touting, the green spaces in your own backyard and in our community parks and school yards have purpose beyond looking beautiful. These areas are also wildlife habitats, environmental superheroes, recreational spaces, and outdoor living spaces. Beyond that, science proves that green space is something kids like and that helps […]
January 8th
By Mutt Mulligan Growing up TurfMutt: From rescue pup to backyard superhero
Mulligan, the mixed breed pup who is the new voice for the TurfMutt Foundation, has been growing into the superhero cape that Lucky the original TurfMutt left behind when he passed away last fall. Mutt Mulligan was adopted by the TurfMutt Foundation’s and Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s (OPEI) President & CEO Kris Kiser at the […]
June 19th
By Mutt Mulligan Tips for maximizing the living landscapes at your (new) home
It’s home buying season! If you’re moving into a new home this summer – or if you just want to get a fresh start on your living landscapes, TurfMutt is here to help. Here are his top tips for getting backyard ready and making the most of your outdoor living room. Assess the Existing Living […]
November 15th
By Mutt Mulligan Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with your pet
Did you know Nov. 17 is National Take a Hike Day? TurfMutt thinks it is the perfect excuse to head outside to enjoy green space with your furry friend. Whether you take a trek into your own backyard, your community park, or a nearby nature trail, there are many benefits you and your dog […]
August 20th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt announces national science teacher award
Attention teachers! TurfMutt has announced a new award that will send one lucky teacher to the National Science Teachers Association annual conference in Los Angeles next spring. The new teacher contest will be held in conjunction with the “Be a Backyard Superhero” essay contest for kids, which launches this fall. To enter, K-5 students will […]
March 13th
By Mutt Mulligan How to Start a Compost Pile
If you don’t already have a compost pile now is a great time to start one so you can feed your summer vegetable and flower gardens in a “green” way. Why composting? It helps increase water retention, decrease soil erosion and replace chemical fertilizers. Make it a family event so your kids can learn all […]
March 11th
By Mutt Mulligan 4 tips for sprucing up your outdoor space this spring
If you’re itching to improve your outdoor space this spring, TurfMutt has four tips to help you save time and money. Map our your plan. Drawing your plan out on paper can help ensure you don’t buy too much or not enough for the space you’re creating. Consult the professionals. Check out TurfMutt’s ecosystem map […]
