Landscaping with Rubber Mulch
Landscaping shouldn’t be limited to just adding more foliage. You can make your garden stand out at a low cost, without having to worry about maintenance.
Rubber mulch can be an important component of your new landscaping. Unlike the usual wood mulch or wood shavings, rubber mulch is durable and weatherproof—it never rots. Moreover, rubber mulch is very affordable and is readily available at your local DIY shop or hardware store. The material is easy to clean and it takes a while before you need to replace the mulch. Below are 2 tips to spice up your landscaping with the help of rubber mulch.
1. Art in your garden
This tip is perfect for you if you’re a modern art collector. Most modern art pieces, especially sculptures, are made of durable media, usually a combination of plastic and metal. These materials make the artwork weatherproof, thus a perfect centerpiece for your garden.
You can set up one major piece and have other smaller pieces scattered around your garden. To protect both artwork and garden, you can put sheets of rubber mulch at the base of your sculptures. Doing this also makes the artworks more stable.
2. Miniature water features
Water features add more Zen to your garden. Depending on the scale, your water feature could be powered by a motor or a simple plug-and-socket. In any case, a rubber mulch base protects the surrounding foliage, and protects the soil should anything leak. Moreover, having rubber mulch around wet areas will lessen the chances of getting mud tracks inside your home.
A word of caution: make sure that you always rid the power or motor area of dried leaves to eliminate chances of a fire. Also make sure that wires are insulated with rubber at all times, and remain inaccessible to children and pets.
