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Over the years, I've denounced using recycled tires for mulch. Unlike organic mulches, such as pine bark, rubber nuggets don't enrich the soil as they age, and I worry about their eventual effect o… ...

One study that analyzed rubber mulch and rubber mats, published in the scientific journal Chemosphere in 2013, concluded that “Uses of recycled rubber tires, especially those targeting play ...

Rubber mulch is often used in playgrounds and sports fields because of its shock-absorbing properties. However, it is not the best choice for gardens since it does not contribute to soil health. 3.

Welcome to Mulch World. This is where the grumpy gardener is gonna tell you everything you need to know about the mulches for your garden, the ones that are really good, and the ones that really ...

Rubber mulch is not a good choice for use in the garden, as any slight benefits of its use are greatly outweighed by the cons. Many problems can arise with rubber mulch, including the fact that it ...

Do not pile mulch up at the base of a tree. This photo shows improper mulching around the tree. (Rose Baca - Staff Photographer) Orozco shows how to properly mulch around a tree. Choose mulch that ...

Trees used for shredded bark mulch include hardwoods, cedar, hemlock, pine and redwood. The types available depend on your location. Coarsely shredded grades last longer but don’t look as nice ...

I'm not at all a fan of shredded rubber products, dyed wood, cypress or pine bark. It's interesting that the most popular mulch, pine bark, is not very good at all. First, it won't stay in place.

Pine needles are another freebie mulch if you have pine trees and a rake, or know someone who does. Before outlining the pros and cons of various mulches, Shelby likes to dispel some popular myths.