Posts Tagged ‘Mulch’
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
With the world moving so fast, some of us find ourselves dreaming of having a beautiful garden but don’t have the ability to make that dream come true. We find ourselves at a loss- with gardening taking much time, money, and effort. Lucky for us, with the latest technologies and all, there is hope! Those of us that recycle our tires can enjoy the amazing benefits of Rubber Mulch.
Safe, non-toxic, and odor- free, Rubber Mulch is taking the gardening industry by a storm. People around the world are getting to know the great aspects of Rubber Mulch. Just having to install it once makes Rubber Mulch the product of choice. It’ll fight the weed growth and keep weeds out. Plus, Rubber Mulch is great for your soil! It will keep your soil rich and healthy, by allowing water and nutrients in.
Rubber Mulch does not attract termites and insects. Also wind and rain won’t ruin your garden! You can rest assured that no matter what the weather, your garden will look fabulous.
You can get your Mulch in a variety of different colors and add some life to your garden. One thing you’ll be guaranteed is that your Mulch will look vibrant and retain its color for years to come! You will not have to worry about your garden ever again! With no effort or worry, it’s time to make your dream come true- check out rubber mulch web site now!
Tags: graden, landscape, Mulch, rubber mulch
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Monday, December 6th, 2010
Having a green garden is everybody’s dream. It is always great to be in a fresh environment.
By having a green garden, you will have a great atmosphere around you.
It might be difficult to maintain a good, clean and green garden. You need to water your garden regularly and keep it free from pests and weeds. We all know that maintaining a good garden needs lots and lots of hard work but it is not so any more.
By using rubber mulch, you can have your gardens free from pests and weeds. Rubber mulch is also useful for landscape and gardening. It is one of the best ways to keep your garden area safe from drastic climatic conditions.
Rubber mulch is made up of recycled tires. This mulch is also used on playground surfaces which reduces the possibility of accidents.
Rubber mulch on playground surfaces, act as a shock absorbent that keeps your kids safe while they are playing on them. Rubber mulch is just perfect for all hard surfaces. It remains as it is in all climatic conditions. Heavy rains cannot wash it away and storms cannot blow it off. Thus, rubber mulch is also used for landscapes.
Rubber mulch is superb for gardening. It does not attract insects and also need less maintenance. By using rubber mulch, it becomes easy for you to maintain a real green grass lawn for a longer period of time. Rubber mulch is easy to install and easy to use. It is available in various attractive colors that make it perfect for all surfaces.
Children like playing on colorful surfaces installed with rubber mulch. Rubber mulch is affordable and is easily available at Rubberecycle .
You can also buy rubber mulch from rubbermulch.com. It is a fast and easy method that saves your time and energy.
Tags: Mulch, rubber mulch, rubberecycle, tire mulch
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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.
Tags: landscaping, Mulch, Rubber, rubber mulch
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Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
It already feels like Winter here. My favorite fruit stand is closed. The raspberries are gone. We’ve even had some snow. Most of all though, it is cold. I’m not used to it being this cold. I’m pulling out my sweaters.
If you’re wondering what today was the best day for, let me tell you, courtesy of the Farmer’s Almanac:
- Harvest aboveground crops
- Begin logging
- Set posts or pour concrete
What if you want to lose weight? wait until November 28th.
Here’s what’s on my list of things to get done:
- Cover my strawberries with straw (wonder why they’re called strawberries?)
- Take care of the rose bushes (I believe I wrote how in my last post called: Getting your Garden Ready for Winter).
- Stay warm
How about you – what are you doing to prepare for Winter?
Tags: Farmers' Almanac, Garden, Mulch, Plant
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Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
I’m typing this as I look out the window to falling snow. I’m not ready yet! Luckily, it’s not too late to get my garden ready for Winter. The ground is not frozen yet. Here’s what you should do:
You should plant (if you haven’t already) bulbs for Spring. If you want beautiful tulips then now is the time to act. As long as the ground is not frozen you can plant bulbs.
Here’s something you can do AFTER the ground is frozen (courtesy of the Farmer’s Almanac): apply protective [including rubber] mulches on the perennial garden after the ground has frozen an inch or two.
Cover strawberry plants two inches deep with hay or straw.
Cover your garden furniture.
Work a trowelful of bonemeal into the soil around your rosebush, then hill up more soil around the base.
Prune your grapevines.
Turn your compost pile.
Water all trees and shrubs before the ground freezes.
Check the trees around your house for weak branches and remove them now rather than by snow and ice later.
Tags: Garden, Mulch, rubber mulch
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Monday, October 11th, 2010
A group of parents have met some of their goal to raise money for a major playground addition to a public school. They’ve almost reached their goal.
A parent committee has raised slightly more than $65,000 and have a little less than $10,000 left to raise.
The first two phases are done. The last is to build an outdoor pavilion classroom and possibly a rubber mulch ground cover for playground access by the physically disabled. It’s expected to be done by June 2011.
They funds came from many, including Home Depot, and the police department.
Pretty impressive! Let’s hope they get the rest of the funds and can get the rubber mulch in before Winter and the pavilion before summer.
More at http://www.saultstar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2756640
Tags: Home Depot, Mulch, playground, rubber mulch
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Monday, October 4th, 2010
It’s Fall and that means taking care of your yard and landscaping. What are the biggest problems when it comes to Fall tree planting? Planting and mulch. “The No. 1 killer of trees I get calls on is improper planting or mulching,” says Chuck Conner, an urban forester with the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Rubber mulch is part of an attractive and easily maintained yard, including trees. It keeps the moisture in without absorbing any water. So there isn’t rot or other issues you can get when you use wood mulch products. It’s also a recycled product.
Fall is an excellent time to plant a tree. One expert in Kansas City decided to catalog the best trees for the state. He asked “local tree experts to rate oaks, maples, elms and hundreds of other trees for their landscape value, longevity, success as street trees, disease-resistance and adaptability to the stress of Kansas City’s challenging climate and clay soils.”
They ranked the trees on a scale from 0-5. Many times it comes down to personal preference sometimes. Communities need a diversity of tree types that fit the local climate. They should be aesthetically pleasing and having diversity prevents disease from spreading.
Trees improve the quality of our lives. Here’s my favorite quote about how we need living things (from the article): “We’re not made to live with just concrete and grass.”
You do have to maintain your trees and it takes some work to know which tree to plant. Here is some advice in picking out a tree: Walk around your neighborhood looking at trees, consult online and published authorities, and consider possibilities beyond the trees you already know. Take the time to choose a spot wisely, and plant with care.
Good advice for any state.
Tags: Garden, Mulch, Tree, Treeplanting
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Lawsuits. They could be the end of swings on some playgrounds. The story that’s being told by many newspapers and web sites right now is from Charleston, West Virigina. That’s where they made the decision to remove swings from playgrounds at several elementary schools.
I think it’s sad.
“County schools safety manager Tim Stewart says the swing sets are being removed from 17 schools starting this fall.” Yes, 17!
The reason? Recent lawsuits and the expense of “installing proper safety barriers.” I’m not really sure what he means by safety barriers. My guess is the issue was children falling off the swings.
There were 2 lawsuits filed in the past year. I think I know one of the problems. The area under the swings is wood chips. They don’t make for a cushioned fall and are not recommended. Stewart said that rubber mulch would be better but that it’s not in the budget. So they decided to remove the swings.
I hope this isn’t a trend. What about playground grants?
For the whole story see: http://www.wvva.com/global/story.asp?s=13081358
Tags: Mulch, playground, Swing
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Monday, July 5th, 2010
The Louisville city council in Ohio is holding a meeting to discuss what to do about a playground that needs an upgrade. The Magical Rainbow Playground is getting older and the city manager says it’s time to start planning for the future. They want to set aside money to make needed changes.
The playground was constructed in 1998, the playground complex was donated to the city by a group of citizens. It hasn’t been maintained as well as some hoped. Who’s responsible? That’s also up for debate.
This brings up an issue that is critical right now. States are already stretched thin on budgets. However, existing playgrounds and parks need to be safe – and that costs money. We’ve seen a lot of citizen involvement but it’s also an issue for cities – because the cost usually runs in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
We propose, along with this city, that whenever you build a new playground you consider the long-term implications. Will you have to replace the ground cover every year or so? Who will do the labor and who will buy the materials? Is it better to spend up front on something like rubber playground surface that costs more initially but has lasts for years? These are questions to consider.
This nonprofit has some great programs to help plan and build playgrounds.
Does your playground need an upgrade too?
Tags: Mulch, playground, Playground Equipment
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Several months ago the Lambertville Parks and Recreation Commission in Central New Jersey decided this year they will focus their attention primarily on safety and maintenance issues at area parks. This is instead of other programs that are usually offered but which have been cut because of budget concerns. When money is tight states are focusing in on the most important aspects of their job. In this case it’s keeping children safe at playgrounds.
Last month volunteers improved the Cavallo Park playground, near the canal towpath. They installed a large amount of rubber mulch at the playground. The rubber mulch was donated by Sunny Day Preschool in Stockton.
”Speaking for myself and not each and every member of the commission, my sincere hope in an ideal world would be that the city could offer a vibrant summer program as well as well-maintained, safe, well-equipped parks and upgraded equipment for everyone’s use and enjoyment,” said the commission chairman Robert Garrenger.
Tags: Mulch, New Jersey, playground, Playground Equipment
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