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June 22nd
By Mutt Mulligan How to make your yard a butterfly sanctuary
Nature starts at your back door, and that means pollinators like butterflies, birds and bees rely on the living landscapes in your yard. Whether you want to plant for migrating monarchs or simply provide food, habitat and shelter for the winged wonders that live in your family yard year-round, here are TurfMutt’s top tips for […]
June 18th
By Mutt Mulligan June 22 is Take Your Dog to Work Day
TurfMutt digs going into the office with his human, Kris. He can often be seen around the headquarters for the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) – sometimes with his adopted senior sister, Dottie (pictured above). TurfMutt is also super excited that Friday, June 22 is Take Your Dog to Work Day. It’s a day […]
June 11th
By Mutt Mulligan 5 reasons your lawn is an outdoor playground (and more!)
If you have a lawn, you’ve got a playground for kids and pets to enjoy. A lawn offers a sturdy place for children and animals to play. In fact, our yards and green spaces offer amazing benefits for our families and communities. Now that summer is here and we will spend more time outdoors, TurfMutt […]
June 7th
By Mutt Mulligan Get a dose of Vitamin N in the family yard
Since summer is here, families have an opportunity to get outside together more often, and TurfMutt wants to encourage you to take advantage of the nature that starts in your own backyard. Childhood days spent outdoors exploring neighborhood parks, playing in friends’ backyards, and climbing trees have been replaced with TV, video games, and tablets. […]
June 4th
By Mutt Mulligan Tips for creating a pet friendly family yard for summer fun
People aren’t the only ones who love to spend time in the family yard during the summer months. For the family pet, the outdoor living room serves many purposes – providing a place to relax, burn off some energy, play safely with friends (human and furry), and do their “business.” To help everyone – including […]
May 29th
By Mutt Mulligan Saturday’s “Lucky Dog” features tips from TurfMutt
Set your DVRs for another heart-warming Lucky Dog episode with tips from TurfMutt. The next episode featuring your favorite furry super hero will air this Saturday, June 2. The episode is a re-broadcast and it features a miniature poodle named Max. Max is a rescue dog who needs a home and help getting over […]
May 23rd
By Mutt Mulligan {VIDEO} Wise watering tips from TurfMutt
It isn’t officially summer according to the calendar, but many homeowners are already in summer yardwork mode. TurfMutt has some friendly reminders about wise water practices, no matter where you live. Remember, lawns are healthier when they don’t get too much water. You want your grass to grow deep roots as it seeks water – […]
May 17th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt barks for Outdoor Classroom Day
May 17 has been designated Outdoor Classroom Day, and TurfMutt wants to join with organizers to encourage children and their parents and teachers to get outside to learn and play! As TurfMutt has shared, being outside is good for kids. Teaching outside can help students be more attentive to learning, and children’s stress levels fall […]
May 16th
By Mutt Mulligan Get living landscape tips on “Lucky Dog” this week
This Saturday on the popular Lucky Dog show, TurfMutt’s human Kris will be featured as he surveys the yard of a California family hoping to adopt a neglected terrier mix named Muffin. This dog-loving family devotes much of its time to the Special Olympics. Before Muffin can hit the road with her new family, she’ll […]
