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June 17th
By Mutt Mulligan Safety Tips for Summer Yard Care
Summer is upon us — even though the calendar says it doesn’t officially start until June 21. That means families across the country are dusting off the lawnmowers, hedge trimmers and edgers and more to spruce up their outdoor spaces. June is also National Safety Month, so TurfMutt thought there was no better time than […]
June 4th
By Mutt Mulligan Get Outside on June 6 for National Gardening Exercise Day
This Thursday, June 6 is National Gardening Exercise Day! It’s the perfect excuse to get your family off the couch and out of doors to celebrate the green spaces in your own backyard. Watch TurfMutt’s PSA to learn about the reasons taking care of green space is so important. Not only is gardening therapeutic, it […]
May 29th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt Travels to Kentucky to Present Sweepstakes Prize
Last Friday TurfMutt traveled to Paducah, Ky., to help present the students at Morgan Elementary School a $5,000 check for winning the “Spruce Up Your School” Sweepstakes. Morgan Elementary was chosen from a pool of more than 15,000 schools that entered the annual contest. The grant, presented by Discovery Education and Outdoor Power Equipment […]
May 23rd
By Mutt Mulligan Congratulations to the runners up in Turfmutt’s “spruce up your school” sweepstakes
The children at two elementary schools in Arizona and Indiana are sporting new, green-themed backpacks this week, thanks to TurfMutt. The lucky students attend the schools that were named runners-up in TurfMutt’s second annual “Spruce Up Your School” Sweepstakes. The winning schools were nominated by Ms. Becky Adams from Hearn Academy in Phoenix, Ariz., and […]
May 20th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt Announces Winners of “Spruce Up Your School” Sweepstakes
Morgan Elementary School in Paducah, Ky., is the grand prize winner of this year’s “Spruce Up Your School” Sweepstakes. TurfMutt is barking for joy over the news that Ms. Davidson’s class at Morgan Elementary in Paducah, Ky., won the grand prize on behalf of her whole school. The $5,000 grant will be used to introduce […]
May 14th
It may seem like something straight out of a horror flick, but there are several reasons to celebrate “Swarmageddon” – the once-every-17-year emergence of the Brood II cicadas happening on the east coast this summer. Over the next few months swarms of these insects will make their above-ground debut, offering a glimpse of Mother Nature […]
May 7th
By Mutt Mulligan Landscaping ideas for small yards
Small yards can be challenging. How do you know the plants you choose at the store will mature to be the right size, scale and shape for your space? Here are a few tips to keep in mind for those with a not-so-big-backyard. Small yards are often shady yards, so select plants that tolerate shade […]
April 29th
By Mutt Mulligan Create a Rain Garden in Your Yard to Reduce Runoff
A rain garden is a great – and beautiful – idea for places in your yard that are near a storm water runoff source like a downspout, driveway or entrance area to a home. Rain gardens use plants that can tolerate having soaked roots; they are good for the environment because they reduce rain runoff […]
April 25th
By Mutt Mulligan How to use landscaping to increase privacy
For most of the country the temperatures are warming up, beckoning homeowners to spend more time outside enjoying their backyard spaces. But the tranquility of the outdoor oasis can be marred by nosy neighbors, close quarters and limited lot sizes. Consider these unique landscaping ideas to make your private outdoor spaces even more private. Perhaps […]
