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February 4th
By Mutt Mulligan Why living landscapes matter
While in some parts of our country, people are replacing their lawns with rocks, mulch, cacti and plastic grass – deadening the landscape in order to conserve water – you may not have to. Lawns provide a safe place for families to gather and for children and pets to play. But grass also is brilliant […]
February 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan New Year’s resolution reminder: backyard health benefits
How are your New Year’s resolutions coming? Research shows only about 8% of people achieve their New Year’s resolutions. But if yours was to live a healthier life, TurfMutt has good news for you! You only have to go as far as your own backyard to get back on track. Go green for good health. […]
January 28th
By Mutt Mulligan M.O.M.’s love TurfMutt!
TurfMutt was spinning in circles of joy this morning when he saw this story posted on the Love M.O.M. blog. M.O.M. stands for Mothers of the Month. The Love M.O.M. website and blog encourages, inspires and empowers mothers with resources and tools. TurfMutt’s human, Kris Kiser, the president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment […]
January 26th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt helps kids learn, even on snow days
Many areas of the country are blanketed in snow, which means kids are out of school and likely going stir crazy. But never fear, parents! TurfMutt is here to save the day. As you know, TurfMutt and the Outdoor Powers teach kids and families backyard science. But even on days when your kids are stuck […]
January 19th
By Mutt Mulligan Surprising health benefits of living landscapes
You already know that living landscapes like grass, trees, shrubs and plants are pretty and help the environment. But there are some health benefits of nature that might surprise you! Children’s stress levels fall within minutes of seeing green spaces. Knowing and experiencing nature makes us generally happier, healthier people. Getting dirty is good for […]
January 17th
By Mutt Mulligan South Africa works to restore living landscapes
The United States isn’t the only country where drought is an issue, and there are some lessons we can learn from other drought-stricken countries. Take South Africa, for instance. Cities like Port Elizabeth have been impacted by land degradation and desertification for years. The city has doubled in size since 1997, while increasing water supplies […]
January 12th
By Mutt Mulligan Feeling down? Getting dirty could help!
If you’re feeling a little down lately, you’re not alone. “Blue Monday” is the term used to describe the third Monday in January, which is said to be the most depressing day of the year. It’s supposedly a perfect storm of gloomy winter weather, holiday debt, a return to work after a break from the […]
January 7th
By Mutt Mulligan The living landscapes of the White House’s South Lawn
TurfMutt talks a lot about lawns and their importance in maintaining a healthy environment and lifestyle. But there’s one lawn that stands out above the rest that TurfMutt thinks is worth barking about. It’s the South Lawn of the White House, which is considered the backyard of the presidential mansion on Pennsylvania Avenue. The South […]
January 5th
By Mutt Mulligan Living landscapes: lessons learned from China
Have you ever thought of what your community or life would be like if it were void of living landscapes (trees, shrubs, plants, etc.)? The people of China are living the reality of that scary “what if” scenario. During the 1960s, the Chinese government removed turfgrass and ornamental trees in an effort to rid the […]
