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April 18th
By Mutt Mulligan what does landscaping have to do with home safety? Find out here.
Learn why landscaping can help protect your home from intruders and how to properly landscape for safety.
April 10th
By Mutt Mulligan Environmental Education Resources
We wanted to point out a great resource for teachers – Classroom Earth. This group helps teachers of all subject areas integrate environmental education into their classrooms. A program of NEEF, the National Environmental Education Foundation. One resource is Planet Connect, a component of Classroom Earth, which is an online portal where high school students […]
March 28th
By Mutt Mulligan Mow the lawn and become less stressed (no, really!)
Australian researchers have found that the scent of freshly cut grass is working wonders on our mental state. The researchers discovered that when grass is cut, it releases chemicals that make people feel less stressed and relaxed. It can even help prevent the mental decline of old age! According to the study, the scent works […]
March 18th
By Mutt Mulligan Just in Time for Vernal Equinox: Spring Landscape Tips
The first day of spring is March 20th, and that means it’s time to start thinking about getting your yard ready for the warmer season. Here are a few tips to help get you started. Remove debris – including sticks and leaves – from the lawn. Start checking on your lawn and garden equipment […]
March 12th
By Mutt Mulligan Thanks for Participating in TurfMutt’s “Paw It Forward” Sweepstakes
The TurfMutt “Paw It Forward” Sweepstakes has wrapped up, with more than 600 people entering for the two $250 contributions to an animal charity! The winners will be announced at the end of the week. On behalf of shelter animals everywhere, all of us here at TurfMutt thank you for participating. Did you know that […]
February 26th
TurfMutt’s “Paw It Forward” Sweepstakes – where you can enter to win a $250 donation to your favorite animal shelter – is just one way you can help your local shelter. Here are five things you can donate to your local shelter to help out and “go green” by reusing and recycling all at […]
February 18th
By Mutt Mulligan Enter TurfMutt’s “Paw It Forward” Sweepstakes! You could win a $250 donation to your favorite animal shelter.
TurfMutt is thrilled to announce the start of a new sweepstakes that will help dogs, cats and other critters just like him. Enter TurfMutt’s “Paw It Forward” Sweepstakes for a chance at one of two $250 donations to a local animal shelter. It’s easy to enter – just visit the TurfMutt Facebook page and click […]
February 12th
By Mutt Mulligan See last year’s winner of TurfMutt’s “Spruce Up Your School Sweepstakes.” This Could Be You!
Check out this video. See how last year’s “Spruce Up Your School Sweepstakes” winner – Mrs. Arabia’s 5th grade class at Palomar Elementary in Chula Vista, Calif. – used the $5,000 grant to enhance the green space around their school. Once again this year, K-5 teachers can enter for the chance to win $5,000 to […]
February 5th
By Mutt Mulligan Energy Conservation Webinar from our DOE Partner
As you know, access to the TurfMutt Web site and resources are now available through the Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools and the Department of Energy’s Web sites. TurfMutt values our partnerships with environmental education initiatives such as these to further spread the message about the importance of caring for our environment and the […]
