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Rubber Mulch
Posted on 4/12/21 at 8:25 pm
Posted on 4/12/21 at 8:25 pm
Trying to decide if I want to use this or not. Thoughts? Very expensive but I like the idea of not Having to replace every year and the color holding.
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Posted on 4/12/21 at 8:29 pm to LSUTiger23
I say don't do it. I have several friends that went this route and regret it. The biggest issue is the burning rubber smell in our summer heat. When the sun hits it, gives off a huge amount of smell. To the point that its the only thing you smell in their yard. Hard pass
Posted on 4/12/21 at 8:49 pm to LSUTiger23
Don’t do it. I did it a few years back and worst decision. It’s so lite that the wind blows it all over. I think sun gets thru more and weeds grow quicker. Then a heavy rain will also displace them. I’ll never do it again for what it costs.
Posted on 4/12/21 at 8:55 pm to LSUDeuce2
Just say No
Like everything else, it does break down, and when it does, it leaches a witch's brew of heavy metals and toxic chemicals into the soil and ground water. Rubber mulch is also a fire hazard -- it burns at a much higher temperature than natural mulches and belches toxic smoke.
Like everything else, it does break down, and when it does, it leaches a witch's brew of heavy metals and toxic chemicals into the soil and ground water. Rubber mulch is also a fire hazard -- it burns at a much higher temperature than natural mulches and belches toxic smoke.
This post was edited on 4/12/21 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 4/12/21 at 9:17 pm to LSUTiger23
I have had rubber mulch for 11 years and it’s not as bright as it used to be but I wouldn’t trade it for redoing it every year. I haven’t had any smell and it’s not light enough to blow away in the wind. The only time it blows around is if I hit it with the leaf blower full blast. I think some brands are better than others so do research and don’t buy the cheap stuff. I think rubber mulch gets a bad rap from ppl buying the cheaper brands.
I can’t remember what brand I have, but I had to order it online and pick it up at a warehouse in Nola. It’s used in playgrounds as well.
I can’t remember what brand I have, but I had to order it online and pick it up at a warehouse in Nola. It’s used in playgrounds as well.
Posted on 4/12/21 at 9:29 pm to Simon Gruber
quote:Does this ring a bell?
I can’t remember what brand I have
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My parents have had this stuff for years and they love it. Was just curious on other peoples experience.
Posted on 4/13/21 at 6:59 am to LSUTiger23
Home grade rubber mulch is fine and much more expensive. Cheaper rubber mulch from shredded tires... DO NOT DO IT. The smell really never goes away.
Posted on 4/13/21 at 11:57 am to LSUTiger23
quote:
Does this ring a bell?
That might be the one.
Posted on 4/14/21 at 11:41 am to LSUTiger23
Honestly I sort of like replacing the faded mulch every year with new mulch. Means spring is officially here.
Posted on 4/14/21 at 1:43 pm to LSUTiger23
i would never recommend this to anyone. it leeches toxins as well as increases heat retention. The color fades. I don't care what the manufacturer says, it fades and it looks like shite
Posted on 4/14/21 at 7:49 pm to LSUTiger23
How can rubber mulch even be considered a healthy alternative?
Seems like I'd be just deliberately thriwing cutup tires in my yard
Seems like I'd be just deliberately thriwing cutup tires in my yard
Posted on 4/14/21 at 9:50 pm to LSUTiger23
Just like landscape fabric. It’s nice at first but think about what happens a year from now or 5 years from now. You want to get something organic.
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