We Know: All About Rubber Mulch
What is rubber mulch?
Rubber mulch is used as a substitute for traditional wood mulch manufactured from trees. Rubber mulch is made from
recycled rubber, usually old tires, and so is a great way to reduce the number of tires in landfills. It also looks great
and can serve all the purposes that wood mulch does.
The Advantages of Rubber Mulch
There are several reasons why rubber mulch might be used instead of wood mulch:
- It doesn't rot.
- It doesn't float away during a rainfall or blow away in the wind.
- Most brands of rubber mulch are non-toxic.
- Is safer for children to play on because it doesn't cause splinters.
- Rubber mulch is made from recycled rubber so it doesn't require the destruction of trees.
- It helps to keep moisture in the soil.
- Can be used for decorative purposes.
- Grass trimmers won't affect or damage the rubber mulch.
- It comes in a variety of colors.
- The color doesn't easily or quickly fade.
Rubber Mulch Products
Rubber mulch is growing in popularity, and more choices are available all the time, including:
- BuilderDepot Hardwood Rubber Mulch: 15 pounds for around $20.
- Frame-It-All Playground Border Kit: Just add rubber mulch. Dimensions are 24'x24'x6". Sells for around $462.
- BuilderDepot Redwood Rubber Mulch: 16 pounds for around $20.
- International Mulch Company Earthtone Mulch: 16 pounds for around $13.
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