Has anyone tried a rubber mulch?
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I tried it a few years ago but did not like it. It would blow away out of flower beds so easily. The next year, it seemed to fade.
in my area recycled tires are used for rubber mulch. the are generally kept out of gardens, and are used under kids playground equipment.
rubber mulch in my area is usually used under kid playground equipment, not in gardens.
There have been pros and cons reguarding the chemicals used un the process of rubber mulch.Based I that I would opt for the regular mulch.
I have used rubber mulch in my flowers beds for years. I have had all my flowers come back every year with no problems. I never have weeds, bugs or diseased plans in these gardens. My flowers have grown and mutipled over the years. Ever year I just add a couple new bags to freshen up. I get lots of compliments on my gardens. Love rubber mulch. Keeps the bugs down. Hope this helps
Great idea. Try to stay away from the shredded though that does blow a little in the wind. Not bad though. I've used both and love the look as well. Also helps to keep termites away. Good luck.
I use a LOT of mulch for such a small piece of property. While I like the look of rubber, it is too windy here at certain times of the year to be efective. Plus it is blazing hot in summer and the patch I tried, started to stink then mold. I may be in the wrong climate for this product. I tried it as I wanted it up against the house as I will not use wood mulch because of possible termite infefestation. Try a small area and see how it works before investing. Good luck! I love the look of it. Hope it works out for you. ☺
If jap beetles are bad, use milky spore...
i have 2+ acres...applied it spring and fall one year...you will notice a slowdown in summer but by next spring you will forget that it was such a problem...overall cost was $30...did not even use the 40# bag up...so I spread around m favorite gardens until it's used up. Good luck.