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Use Recycled Rubber Mulch for Safe Play Areas

Recycled rubber mulch is created from non-toxic rubber tires. It does not decompose and it has been proven to reduce falling injuries because it is shock absorbent. The most important factor in the construction of  playground is to keep it safe for the children. Recycled rubber mulch is safer than any other type of mulch because there are no wood splinters to watch out for.

Millions of used tires are thrown out every year. Recycled rubber mulch puts the tires back to good use, which is environmentally-friendly and prevents waste. Whether it is intended for a public playground or the one in your backyard, recycled rubber mulch is affordable and made to withstand active play for many years. A safety concern with using wood mulch on a playground is that wood forms mold from rain water. Rubber mulch is resistant to growing any algae, mold, or fungus.

Many gardeners also use recycled rubber mulch for their landscape. It is available in many colors, which could be made to look like a clean bed of wood around you plants, or add a bright path to accent the colors of your garden. It prevents the growth of weeds in your garden, and keeps the mud away when it rains. Compared to other types of mulch, it will not deteriorate or need annual replacement the way that traditional wood does.

If you find yourself frustrated with the performance of wood mulch in your garden or playground, then you should consider switching to rubber mulch instead. It is non-toxic, and has many safety advantages to any children who will play on it. In a garden, it provides complete weed prevention, and also makes the appearance clean and appealing. This is the most cost-efficient and self-maintaining innovation when it comes to mulch on the market today.

 

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