While at the store, I overheard people discussing various landscape mulches they could use. I had no idea one should mulch their landscape. I turned to Google to learn more about the subject to quell my curiosity. What are the types of mulch for landscaping? Organic and inorganic mulch are the types of mulch for …
Weeds can be a nuisance, especially in your flower garden. They’re unpleasant, taint the outlook of your garden, and send a bad image to visitors. With that said, to eliminate weeds in your garden, you need an effective control measure that retains the garden’s beauty. For that reason, you may be asking yourself, does rubber …
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Undeniably, all work without play makes Jack a dull boy. However, nearly 200000 children below the age of 14 experience playground-related injuries per year. While this number is saddening, there’s hope for dropping it by creating safer play areas for children using safer surfacing. Mulch is the safest playground surface option, and most people want …
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The best mulch for clay is shredded leaves due to the numerous benefits it offers. It invites worms and other soil organisms to live beneath it. These organisms form aeration tunnels through the clay, breaking the soil structure. You’ll need to be adding shredded leaves throughout the growing season. This is because they decompose quickly. …
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Farmers in my neighborhood hold meetings monthly to share farming ideas. During this month’s meeting, farmers didn’t agree on whether rubber mulch is good for their plants. After getting home, I decided to research the topic. Is Rubber mulch good for plants? Yes! Rubber mulch is good for plants since it provides a protective top …
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Rubber mulch introduction to the market changed the way people do their gardening and landscaping. People like rubber mulch only because of its neatness and beauty. You may lack to consider its other environmental impacts. So is rubber mulch good for the environment? Yes, rubber mulch is an eco-friendly landscaping material. It’s also safe to …
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During your landscape project, it can be puzzling to decide between shredded rubber mulch vs. nuggets. Shredded rubber mulch is made from old recycled tires. It’s used for a playground, and wall climbing areas. But, nuggets are from the pine barks and are available in large and small sizes. They’re used in pathways and landscape …
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Aside from weeds and insects, rodents can also be a significant nuisance for homeowners. But, mulch is a no-brainer and excellent solution. While looking for mulching methods for aesthetics and gardening benefits, you need to consider safer and practical options for an extended period. Most people prefer rubber mulch because of its durability, safety, and …
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Rubber mulch is advertised as a safe, effective, and permanent material for landscaping. Initially, rubber mulch seemed like an environmentally friendly option for recycling tyres. On the contrary, in-depth research shows that it’s not as effective in controlling weed (long-term), nor is it environmentally safe. Maybe recycling tyres is an essential environmental aspect, but we’re …
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When you spread rubber mulch well across your landscape, it provides your soil with a barrier against excessive moisture evaporation. Additionally, the mulch ensures evenly distributed ground temperatures. But, when you fail to install the mulch properly, you leave room for cockroach infestation. Although roaches aid natural decomposition, they also reproduce in large numbers in …
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