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January 30th
By Mutt Mulligan Coming soon! TurfMutt’s new PSA
Coming soon to a TV near you: a new public service announcement (PSA) starring TurfMutt himself. The PSA was developed in conjunction with Discovery Education. It highlights how proper care of community green spaces not only helps the environment, but also creates a safe place for exercise, relaxation and family time. As you can imagine, […]
January 23rd
By Mutt Mulligan Yards Need TLC in Winter
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your yard care should go into hibernation. In fact plants shrubs and trees need some extra TLC during the wintertime in order to remain vibrant this spring. Remove snow carefully: Brush – don’t shake – snow off trees and shrubs to keep them from breaking. Ice and […]
January 15th
By Mutt Mulligan Chemical deicers and your plants
Are you using a chemical deicer this winter? Think of your plants. Salt and melting agents for snow and ice can damage plants and trees by drawing water away from their roots. Get rid of extra salt by flushing the soil out with plenty of water. And, remember, salt agents can be harmful to pets because the […]
January 8th
By Mutt Mulligan Too Cold to Go Outside? Humbug!
When the temperature drops, it can be challenging to motivate your family to bundle up and get outside. But outdoor activity is important year-round – for the humans and the dogs in your family. So bundle up and head out! Here are just a few fun ways to peel your family away from the computer […]
January 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan Enter TurfMutt’s Sweepstakes to “Spruce Up Your School” in 2013
If your child’s school could use a new and improved play area in the New Year, you will want to encourage her teacher to enter TurfMutt’s “Spruce Up Your School” Sweepstakes. The winning school gets a $5,000 grant to help make eco-friendly improvements to the school’s play area by adding trees, shrubbery and more. Two […]
December 24th
By Mutt Mulligan Study Links Childhood Obesity with TV in bedroom
If your child is asking Santa for a television in his room, a new study shows good reason to say no to the request. According to a Pennington Biomedical Research Center Study, watching TV in the bedroom makes children twice as likely to be overweight and nearly three times as likely to get heart disease […]
December 17th
By Mutt Mulligan Tips to keep your pet safe this holiday season
Some of the things that bring you and your family holiday cheer could cause holiday harm to your family pet. TurfMutt has a list of the most harmful holiday items for pets below. Be mindful of these hazards to keep your furry friends safe this holiday season. Lilies are poisonous and cause kidney failure […]
December 11th
By Mutt Mulligan Family activity ideas just in time for holiday break
The holiday break is just around the corner for school kids across the country. This year, don’t let cabin fever get the best of your family. Instead, take TurfMutt’s advice and take time to explore the green spaces near your home. Green areas serve many purposes: they cool and clean our water and air, provide […]
December 3rd
For many parts of the country this winter is expected to be a doozie. Now is a good time good time to get ready for cold weather, before the temperatures take a nose dive. Turn off the water to hoses and lawn sprinklers so the pipes don’t freeze and burst. Be sure to drain residual […]
