Frisco | May 2026

Real estate

BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH

TurfMutt Foundation President Kris Kiser shares yard care tips Community Impact sat down with the president and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation, Kris Kiser, to discuss the importance of lawn maintenance and a few tips to ensure your yard looks good year-round. The TurfMutt Foundation is a nonprot that advocates for outdoor living and the care and stewardship of yards, parks and other green spaces, according to its website. Responses have been edited for length, clarity and style. Why should homeowners take care of their lawns? Our outdoor spaces, particularly our lawns, are an extension of our home. During COVID, people really did reconnect to the outdoors. It was a safe space where you could entertain, cook and meet with friends and family. It created a connection to the outdoors that we used to have. The TurfMutt Foundation encourages you to take care of your lawn to benet your family or your pets or whatever your particular needs are. That’s the one nice thing about nature: You can tailor your outdoor space for your particular needs. Do you want to exercise outside? Do you cook? Do you entertain? Are you a nature lover? Are you a landscaper? You can design your lawn for you. What are some simple and cost-effective ways to ensure the lawn looks nice? It’s a year-round enterprise and exercise, and so what you do when is very helpful. Cleaning up your yard, which could include picking up debris and sticks or adding a layer of mulch, will make the yard instantly look better.

TurfMutt Foundation CEO Kris Kiser is pictured with his dog, Mulligen, the current spokesdog for the TurfMutt Foundation.

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front room. It’s what your neighbors see and what visitors see, so curb appeal is key. What tips do you have for lawn care throughout the year? Mow grass a particular height, 3-4 inches typically. If you’re in the extreme heat or extreme drought, let it grow a little taller because the grass blades actually shade themselves. Look at times of the year to cut. Some plants are very specic about when you should prune them or when you cut them back. Part of that is just knowing when to cut and where to cut on a plant.

The key is to know your zone and know where you live, which can be found out with the U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone map. That will help you nd the right plant for the right place. The key is to nd the right grasses, bushes and trees for your environment. Once established, they won’t need supplemental water, and they’re likely going to be good for migrating birds and insects that might be in your area. What amenities could a homeowner add to their front lawn to make their home more desirable for a buyer? Flowering plants in particular and established landscaping. Landscaping can also create privacy and visual texture. Evergreens in particular are good for texture. If the yard is well-maintained and put together, it’s a signal indicator of how the house is maintained. Your front yard is literally your

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