TurfMutt Shares Backyarding Tips on CBS “Lucky Dog”

Did you catch Lucky Dog on CBS over the weekend? In the episode, The TurfMutt Foundation offered backyarding tips for viewers. Stream the show to see two previous dog adopters share their success stories. The episode focuses on former ranch residents, Lady and Winnie.

The episode also features backyarding tips from The TurfMutt Foundation and inspiration for getting outside and backyarding more. Remember, nearly anything you can do inside can also be done outside! Working, exercising, relaxing, dining, entertaining, and even vacationing are just a few of the ways you can backyard more.

To create the perfect space for your family’s backyarding activities, consider these ideas:

• Plant a grassy area for kids and pets to play.
• Add trees for shade.
• Set up activity zones for the various ways you’ll use your yard.
• Plant shrubs, vines and bushes to designate the different zones.
• Create plenty of seating areas, and add tables for dining and working.
• Make the backyard beautiful by planting flowers, shrubs and flowering bushes that are right for your microclimate and will attract and support pollinators.

For more ideas on creating the backyard of your dreams, go to TurfMutt.com.