Four safety tips for you and your pets, from Kris Kiser, President and C-E-O of the Turf-Mutt Foundation: First, plant with pets in mind. Choose non-toxic, pet-friendly plants for your backyard landscaping. Next, keep pets away from lawn mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers and other outdoor power equipment. Check pavement temperatures before heading out. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot for sensitive paws. And, finally, never leave a pet alone in a parked car. Learn more at Turf-Mutt--dot--com.