Posts Tagged ‘landscaping’
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Here are some commonly asked questions about using rubber mulch in landscaping. The best part of using rubber mulch is it’s clean, not dirty like bark or soil. Some have tried to discredit rubber mulch as a good choice to use in your yard.
Rubber Mulch protects soil by insulating it all year round. It’s ideal now before the ground freezes to protect tree roots and plants.
In growing season, rubber mulch keeps weeds out. Weeds can germinate in wood mulch but cannot grow in rubber. This makes your job easier.
Rubber Mulch is made of 100% tire rubber, and will never decompose or crumble.
How about cost compared to other landscaping material? In the long run, Rubber Mulch will save you money. After an initial investment that may be more costly than wood mulch, Rubber Mulch will never need to be replaced for a lifetime.
Rubber mulch is ideal for landscaping.
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Monday, November 1st, 2010
Larry A. Sagers is a Horticulture Specialist with Utah State University and is host of the KSL Greenhouse Show. I listen to his program many Saturday mornings at http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=209
Here are some landscaping tips:
1. When you plant, aim to create a 3-dimensional effect. One of the biggest mistakes people make is putting all of the plants up against the house or fence. Spread them out.
2. Many people buy plants that are too big for their yard and then have a hard time managing them. It’s better to allow space for the plants to grow to their natural size and shape and then prune them.
3. Select plant materials with a mature height of one half the height of the eves of the home. They will frame your home and are much easier to maintain because they won’t need extensive pruning.
4. Place lower plants next to your door to draw the eye to the focal point and create a warm, eye-appealing look.
5. Avoid planting large trees next to your home. The classic mistake a lot of homeowners make is putting tiny, one-gallon size blue spruces planted next to the home. They will outgrow your yard and need to be removed.
6. Additionally, consider recycled rubber landscape mulch. Rubber mulch can be an attractive, long wearing mulch for plants and trees.
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
It’s almost time for summer and with that comes yard work and landscaping. Some will choose to line flower beds and islands in their yard with traditional wood mulch. But there’s an alternative that homeowners may overlook – rubber mulch for landscaping.
According to some, wood mulch is not the best choice for landscaping. Why? Because wood mulch can be part of an insect problem — a common issue that no homeowner welcomes.
Wood mulch can harbor bugs, snails, snakes, earwigs and ants. Some of those pests make their way into the home. Another issue is what happens when wood gets wet or when it’s exposed to direct sun, as most surfaces are. It can decompose and so it doesn’t look good. With the decomposing you can also get a bad smell.
Rubber mulch is an innovative alternative to traditional wood mulch. It’s made from recycled rubber tires and doesn’t decompose because of water or sunlight. You also don’t have to keep bringing in new loads, once the wood breaks down and no longer looks good.
Let us help you with your next landscaping project. Go to our web site and use our rubber mulch calculator to see how much rubber mulch you need. We ship nationwide and are ready to help you with your next project.
Tags: gardening, landscaping, rubber mulch, wood chips
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Monday, April 19th, 2010
A new landscaping business was interviewed about the latest trends in their business. Does your city have a large selection of landscaping products including rubber mulch?
What’s the newest trends when it comes to homeowners landscaping their properties?
The company replied: “One o f the newest trends in landscaping is using rubber mulch, in lieu of natural mulches. This product is made from recycled, non-tire rubber, making this 100% wire free. It is non-toxic, and is children, pet and plant safe. It comes in a variety of colours, which lasts for years, so there is no need to re-apply mulch year after year. This product is also very popular as a playground surface, to help keep children safe from falls and it is much cleaner than the alternatives.”
There you have it! We know we’re biased but we are happy to see that our Canadian neighbors are catching on to rubber mulch and its benefits. Our rubber mulch calculator tells you how much you would need for the area and depth of your space. We also have a list of rubber mulch landscaping FAQs.
In the article below it talks about using rubber mulch in landscaping. The only possible problem is it can change the acidity of the soil – which I’m sure pretty much any ground covering could do.
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Monday, April 12th, 2010
There are many uses for rubber mulch – from the playground to the horse arena and the yard. It does not absorb or retain water.
Here are 6 top benefits of rubber mulch:
- Rubber mulch uses recycled materials and reduces waste.
- Rubber mulch mimics the popular look of natural bark mulch without the drawbacks.
- Rubber mulch is long lasting – it will last for 10–20 years.
- Rubber mulch can be used for longer-lasting landscaping (curbing and ground cover) and unlike wood the color will not fade.
- Playgrounds that use rubber mulch help soften falls.
- Rubber mulch won’t harbor termites or bugs or wood eating insects that can get into homes or structures.
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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
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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