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August 14th
By Mutt Mulligan WHO issues new physical activity guidelines for young children
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released guidelines for the amount of time babies and young children should spend being physical active, in front of screens and sleeping. According to WHO, the guidelines were developed “using the best available evidence, expert consensus and consideration of values and preferences, acceptability, feasibility, equity and resource implications.” The […]
August 9th
By Mutt Mulligan 7 reasons grass is great
Did you know that the grass beneath your feet offers amazing benefits for your family and community? Here are TurfMutt’s top reasons to thank your lucky stars that grass is part of our living landscapes. Reason #1: Our yards are incredible oxygen-making machines and they cleanse the air, too! A grass area measuring 50’ x […]
August 6th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt’s water wise tips for summer
All living things need water in order thrive, including the plants in our family yards. But especially in the hot summer months, it’s important to be wise about our watering practices. Here are TurfMutt’s top tips for a healthy living landscape. Pick the right plants The first step to smart watering is selecting the plants, […]
July 31st
By Mutt Mulligan Study: youngsters lose connection to nature at age 11
A new study out of England indicates that young people’s connection to nature drops drastically starting at the age of 11. Remarkably, scientists found that it doesn’t recover until around age 30. Researchers say this has strong implications for their propensity to engage in eco-friendly behaviors including recycling. The study is from the University of […]
July 23rd
By Mutt Mulligan Plants that help prevent backyard pests
Are you interested in an eco-friendly way to tell pests to bug off in your backyard? TurfMutt to the rescue! From herbs to ornamentals, here’s a list of plants that help repel unwanted insects in the family yard. Basil Basil may be delicious in your dishes, but it’s off-putting to house flies and mosquitoes. Plant […]
July 19th
By Mutt Mulligan How living landscapes help us beat the heat
The heat is on in much of the country. One way to beat the heat this summer is to get outside and enjoy your living landscapes. Have you ever noticed that even on really hot days, grassy areas in your yard and neighborhood are cooler than paved ones? That’s because our living landscapes – including […]
July 17th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt helps kids avoid summer slide
Summer’s here! While kids are enjoying some time off, it’s important to keep their minds and bodies active. You can help your kids avoid the “summer slide”, where kids lose some of their academic gains from the school year, by encouraging your child to participate in the TurfMutt environmental education and stewardship program. TurfMutt has […]
July 11th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt shares scientific reasons living landscapes are good for us
Our living landscapes play a vital role in the health of our environment, our communities, and our families. Living landscapes – including our lawns, yards and gardens; community parks; managed landscapes around commercial and municipal buildings; and other green space provide many benefits. Here are just a few of the reasons TurfMutt loves living landscapes, and […]
July 8th
By Mutt Mulligan The buzz about bees: 5 planting tips from TurfMutt
As TurfMutt has shared time and again, nature starts in our own backyards. That’s why it is important for us to consider bees when we’re planting and tending to our family yards. After all, bees are the most important pollinator of food crops! Even if you live in an apartment with a balcony or have […]
