Science proves that spending time living near, caring for, and enjoying the green space around us has undeniable benefits for people and the planet. The TurfMutt Foundation is pleased to present the Spring International Backyarding Fact Book, which includes a host of scientific evidence to support the benefits of backyarding.

Check it out here.

For 15 years the TurfMutt Foundation has advocated for the care and use of yards, parks, and other green spaces. The outdoor areas around us not only make everyday activities like working, dining, and working out more enjoyable; they are also good for our health and well-being – and that of the planet.

Your yard is not just for aesthetics; it is also purposeful. It offers a place for children and pets to play, acts as an outdoor living room, and provides habitat and food for wildlife. What you choose to plant in your yard can also affect climate change on a microlevel. Plants, shrubs, trees, and grass are “environmental superheroes” that capture and filter rainwater, produce oxygen, and absorb carbon, just to name a few benefits.

Read more about the benefits of backyarding, according to the latest research here.

For more, sign up for Mutt Mail, a monthly e-newsletter with backyarding tips and all the news from the TurfMutt Foundation here. To learn more about creating the yard of your dreams, visit TurfMutt.com. Look for Mulligan the TurfMutt on the CBS Lucky Dog television show.