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April 8th
By Mutt Mulligan Tips for spring planting the pet-friendly way
Spring is in the air, and that means many people are getting the itch to plant. You already know to check the climate map so you can choose the right plants and grasses for where you live. But what is the best way to start thinking about spring planting if you have dogs? Here are […]
April 6th
By Mutt Mulligan Watch for TurfMutt Tips This Saturday on “Lucky Dog”
TurfMutt’s human, Kris Kiser of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), is featured in this week’s episode of “Lucky Dog” on CBS. It’s a show that stars dog trainer Brandon McMillan who rescues shelter pets and trains them to become loving members of their fur-ever families. This week, we’ll meet Scarlett the Golden Retriever who […]
April 1st
By Mutt Mulligan No foolin’! You can have a lawn, even in drought.
It’s April Fool’s Day, and it seems like the perfect time to remind you that you can have a lawn, even in a drought. And we’re not pulling your leg! There are options for managed landscapes – even in dry climates – that do not include ripping out your lawn. In fact, deadening landscapes with […]
March 29th
By Mutt Mulligan What do Americans know about caring for their lawns? {INFOGRAPHIC}
In honor of National Lawn Care Month in April, our friends at the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) conducted a survey to test American’s lawn care knowledge. The results are in, and they may surprise you! The survey confirmed that American’s affinity for lawns is going strong, with 78% of respondents answering that […]
March 24th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt’s Backyard Superhero Contest deadline looms
Attention parents and teachers! Are you working with your kiddo on their Be a Backyard Superhero Contest entry? The deadline is coming right up! Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, April 6. Two grand prize winners will be selected to receive a $5,000 grant to improve their schools’ green spaces. It’s easy to enter. Just […]
March 22nd
By Mutt Mulligan How living landscapes benefit your real estate investment
A living yard offers a host of benefits – not just to the environment, but also to homeowners and the real estate industry in general. Living landscapes – especially grass – retain rainfall and filter storm water run-off, provide habitat for pollinators and wildlife, sequester carbon, produce oxygen, and offer a number of other little-known […]
March 17th
By Mutt Mulligan 3 reasons to love your green space on St. Patrick’s Day
Everyone’s thinking “green” because of the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. But it’s not just about green food and clothing. What about the green space in your yard? TurfMutt thinks your living landscapes should be celebrated today, as well! In that spirit, here are TurfMutt’s top 3 reasons to love your lawn on St. Patrick’s Day […]
March 14th
By Mutt Mulligan Did you see “Lucky Dog” on Saturday?
TurfMutt’s owner Kris Kiser, who is also the president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), appeared on the Emmy Award-winning show, Lucky Dog, on Saturday. Kris was in California to help a family discover if their yard had adequate living landscapes to accommodate their new dog, Odie. Odie is a rescue dog […]
March 11th
By Mutt Mulligan How your lawn helps you, even when you sleep
You may think your backyard is only good for BBQs and giving your kids and pets a place to play. But did you know that even when you’re sleeping you’re still using your lawn? Here’s how your lawn keeps working for you 24-7, even when you’re sawing logs. Cools down your home & community. Because […]
