Rubber mulch is made from recycled tires and does not decompose. It did not start as a gardening product; it found its niche as a bouncy, soft surface for children's playgrounds with a lower injury ...

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 ...

Q. Our HOA is considering using rubber mulch in a large area. In your experience, what is the up side or down side? I have read that as it deteriorates the chemical and all ingredients break down and ...

I’ve heard mulches made from ground-up tires could be toxic. Is rubber mulch safe to put on my garden beds? Rubber mulches made from shredded tires are touted by manufacturers as permanent, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...