This article caught our eye. While for many mowing a lawn is exercise or perhaps relaxing, we’ve never known that mowing lawns could be turned into a work of art!
Fast Company magazine spotlighted an artist that turned his lawn mowing in England into works of art on display at a gallery in London. Check out [...]
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Mowing Lawns a Work of Art?
Oil Spill and Impact on Pets
Not only are wildlife being impacted by the spill, but shelters are seeing an uptick in drop-offs as people struggle to make ends meet as fishing jobs continue to dry up along the coast. This story reminds us of the importance of shelters to take in animals, and the importance of looking for your next [...]
Green Space for Backyard Games
There are a myriad of ways that green spaces versus paved, hot surfaces help make life just a little better, especially in Summer. An article came out from Martha Stewart that reminds us that green space allows us to play an assortment of traditional summer-time games in the backyard. Here are some fun games to play [...]
A green lawn can be eco-friendly
A good article came out – just in time for summer – that outlines some of the key steps to having a lawn that is healthy and enjoyable, but doesn’t require over-use of water or fertilization. Ideas to consider: top dress lawn with compost, mow high, leave clippings on lawn, consider native grasses, water deeply, [...]
Pets and Hotels
Lucky is a frequent traveler and some of his best experiences have been in pet-friendly hotels. One of our favorite experiences was at a Westin hotel that has a Heavenly Bed for Pets.
As you head out or plan your vacation this summer, don’t forget to check out the hotels ahead of time. One site – [...]
Mosquito Season
Warm weather plus spring rains equals the dawn of mosquito season. Not only are the bites annoying, but these insects carry disease. Two of the most important steps to take in your yard is to drain water and get rid of puddles of water – where the mosquitoes hatch – and keep your lawn mowed [...]
TurfMutt Fun for Memorial Day
Many are gearing up to travel by plane, train or automobile this weekend, and for many parents the question is: How do we keep the kids busy and entertained?
Here’s an idea: Print a copy of the TurfMutt Game here – then, all you need are two coins, paper, pen and buttons (or more coins) for [...]
Super Grass?
Scientists are on a quest to engineer a drought proof lawn. The goal? Develop grass that demands little water, tolerates shade, is resistant to fungi and pests, grows at a relatively slow pace, produces ample seeds and passes down the same characteristics from generation to generation. Sound impossible, well not to UC Riverside turfgrass specialist [...]
Keep Pets Safe in Hot Weather
Who hasn’t walked by a car on a hot day and worried about a dog sitting in the sweltering car? The Humane Society cautions: “Never leave your pet unattended in the car on a warm or sunny day. Cars quickly heat up to a dangerous temperature, even with the window slightly open.”
Some more great tips [...]
Shelter or Store?
According to an Associated Press story, a new study shows that people still prefer to get their pet from a shelter. Rescuing animals just feels right.
Specifically, more than half of people in the Associated Press-Petside.com poll said they would get their next dog or cat from a shelter, nearly seven times the number who said [...]
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