Are you considering using rubber mulch in your landscaping? Some people have asked if it is safe. Here’s part of an article from the Wall Street Journal:
“From at least one environmental standpoint, you’ve got to love rubber mulch — no trees die in its creation. Made from some of the more than 290 million tires discarded each year, the shredded stuff saves landfill space, too. One manufacturer says that 80 scrapped tires are used to create one cubic yard of shredded mulch.”
Rubber mulch comes in bright colors. “Unlike wood chips or bark, it doesn’t wash away in rainstorms, attract termites or carpenter ants, or rot. Its inherent bounciness has proved especially useful in playgrounds; the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission gave it the highest shock absorption ratings of any kind of common playground covering, surpassing wood chips, gravel and sand. The U.S. Special Operations Command in Virginia Beach, Va., said it plans to use rubber mulch as a ground covering under a military obstacle course.”
Different brands of rubber mulch are made differently. Buy mixes that are at least 99.9% steel-free. “Also, check out the warranty for any coatings used on the mulch.
The main benefits are weed control and uniform nonfading color. Please call us and we’ll help answer any questions you have your landscaping project. Rubber mulch is ideal for playgrounds, paths and in most situations, for landscaping.
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