If you've been considering choosing a new ground cover alternative in your yard or garden, you may have come across rubber mulch as a potential option. This material is made up of cut-up tires and is ...

The public playground in Bandon, a small town on the blustery coast of Oregon, has everything a kid could want. Swings and an orange, twisting slide, even a bright blue boat. But after the playground ...

Do you know what rubber mulch is and why there is so much controversy surrounding its use? Rubber mulch and crumb rubber filling may seem like a great idea to some people. They are made from recycled ...

SEA CLIFF, Long Island (WABC) -- It's a common sight on playgrounds across the Tri-State area: rubber pellets and mulch, meant to keep children safe. But could the material actually be harmful? One ...

Manufacturers and distributors claim that, "Recycled rubber mulch is an environmentally friendly, non-toxic choice for landscapes." It's true that discarded rubber tires are a huge waste issue because ...

Welcome to this week’s Home Zone, where I dive into the world of landscaping and discover a unique way to keep your outdoor spaces looking fresh and vibrant. While most homeowners associate mulching ...

Q: I recently put down recycled rubber as mulch for my front flower bed. It looks great now, and I like what I’ve heard about it not being an attractant for insects. I dug out the bed, removed an ...

Mulch has long been hailed as the secret weapon of gardeners everywhere. It promises to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and ...

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Do you know what rubber mulch is and why there is so much controversy surrounding its use? Rubber mulch and crumb rubber filling may seem like a great idea to some people. They are made from recycled ...