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June 15th
By Mutt Mulligan Green Space for Backyard Games
There are a myriad of ways that green spaces versus paved, hot surfaces help make life just a little better, especially in Summer. An article came out from Martha Stewart that reminds us that green space allows us to play an assortment of traditional summer-time games in the backyard. Here are some fun games to play […]
June 9th
By Mutt Mulligan A green lawn can be eco-friendly
A good article came out – just in time for summer – that outlines some of the key steps to having a lawn that is healthy and enjoyable, but doesn’t require over-use of water or fertilization. Ideas to consider: top dress lawn with compost, mow high, leave clippings on lawn, consider native grasses, water deeply, […]
May 19th
By Mutt Mulligan Shelter or Store?
According to an Associated Press story, a new study shows that people still prefer to get their pet from a shelter. Rescuing animals just feels right. Specifically, more than half of people in the Associated Press-Petside.com poll said they would get their next dog or cat from a shelter, nearly seven times the number who […]
April 22nd
By Mutt Mulligan Earth Day Hello
Lucky, a.k.a. TurfMutt, says hello to students across the country enjoying the new science curriculum worksheets, experiments and activities this week. One school in California requested 30 more educational material kits to help them celebrate Earth Day. Great ideas and experiments in the TurfMutt materials for seed starting and photosynthesis. See more at: http://www.turfmutt.com/school/ [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPF2djSipto[/youtube]
January 14th
By Mutt Mulligan Where is All the Grass in My Yard?
The cold continues and I’m still trying to get over the shock from our last snow blizzard in DC. I thought it would be fun, but I went from the front door to the back door as quickly as I could – and I didn’t see one blade of grass. You can see my ‘brief’ […]
January 4th
By Mutt Mulligan Snow Blues
Right about now, I have the blues. Snow continues to linger on the ground, which keeps me – and others – from enjoying any green space. No wonder I’ve been down lately. This link between green space and general health reminds us how important green, growing spaces are to our moods and overall health. Interesting […]
December 4th
By Mutt Mulligan Poster Contest Results Coming Soon!
I’m getting so excited – my Poster contest ended October 28th and the winners will soon be announced. The contest asked kids to design a poster that showed a way – or introduced a great idea on how – to create green spaces in their community. Look out for the results soon. Did you miss […]
November 26th
By Mutt Mulligan Relaxing for Thanksgiving by the Lake
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mYsTJ9vFMU[/youtube]It’s time to relax for me and my friends by the Lake where there is plenty of green to walk on and blue water to look at (or swim in if it’s not too cold). Here I am enjoying the view and my getaway from city life for a few days.
November 23rd
By Mutt Mulligan Right Plant. Right Place.
I saw this handout online from the Saving Water Partnership from Seattle. Their focus on right plant, right time is exactly the best way to keep your landscape green and working hard for you, but in a water-wise way. Right plants for your environment means stronger roots, healthier plants making more oxygen and storing more […]
November 11th
By Mutt Mulligan Ways to cut water use in the Southwest
There are ways to plant the right grass for the right climate – and cut down on watering. Here is an article from The Arizona Republic that shares the latest thinking on how to reduce watering dramatically during their summer, dry months. One idea is a the use of smart irrigation controllers. Modern irrigation controllers […]
