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June 5th
By Mutt Mulligan VIDEO: Do your part for pollinators during Pollinators Month
June is National Pollinators Month, and the TurfMutt Foundation encourages you to take some time to plant for pollinators. Popular pollinatos include butterflies, bees, bats, and hummingbirds. These creatures depend on our yards and community green spaces for food and shelter. Watch this video from the TurfMutt Foundation’s Kris Kiser. Did you know? 75% of […]
June 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan 4 reasons why digging in the dirt is good for you
Are you growing a garden this summer or sprucing up your outdoor living room by adding beautiful flowers and verdant plants? Not only is this a great way to improve your own little slice of nature in the safe space of your backyard, it’s also a way to give your mental and physical health a […]
May 29th
By Mutt Mulligan Get your outdoor living room ready for summer fun
A growing body of scientific research indicates that spending time in green spaces is good for health and well-being at any time. But backyards, parks and other green spaces have proven to be critical to help people relax and de-stress during stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As spring progresses into summer, the importance […]
May 27th
After reviewing over 2,300 contest submissions, the TurfMutt Foundation and Scholastic announced the winners of TurfMutt’s national “The (Really) Great Outdoors” contest, which was launched early in winter 2020. Rylee Tittle, an eighth-grade student at Christ the King Lutheran School in Memphis, Tenn., won the $2,500 grand prize for her essay and artwork envisioning a […]
May 20th
By Mutt Mulligan How to plan a backyard vacation
Your backyard, always a great for your health and well-being, can do even more for families this summer by being a place to hold a staycation. With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping more people closer to home, a backyard vacation can be a fun way to spend time together and build new memories as a family […]
May 19th
By Mutt Mulligan INFOGRAPHIC: Plant It for the Planet
The family yard is now the safe outdoor space to relax, play, and de-stress, especially during these challenging times when so many are sheltering at home. The TurfMutt Foundation reminds families that nature starts right outside your back door, and one way to help nature is to make sure your yard supports our very-important pollinators. […]
May 14th
By Mutt Mulligan INFOGRAPHIC: Why Yards Matter More Than Ever Before
It’s no surprise that beautiful landscaping improves curb appeal and increases home values (by as much as 17%!). But in the era of physical distancing, homeowners’ green space becomes an even greater asset to home values as yards become a safe way to enjoy the outdoors, de-stress, and contribute to overall well-being. Check out this […]
May 11th
By Mutt Mulligan Celebrate Parks to Kids Day on May 16
Each year, the National Park Trust hosts Kids to Parks Day to encourage families to engage with the local, state, and national parks and public lands in their communities. The goal is to foster future outdoor enthusiasts and create the next generation of park stewards by engaging kids in memorable outdoor experiences. Because of COVID-19 […]
May 6th
By Mutt Mulligan Survey: More Americans garden to benefit wildlife & pollinators
May is the National Wildlife Federation’s 8th Annual Garden for Wildlife Month. It’s a way for Americans to help their local wildlife by making their yard or garden wildlife-friendly and creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat(R). In accordance with the annual event, the National Wildlife Federation conducted a survey in partnership with the University of New […]
