Rubber Mulch: A product with multifarious benefits
Being the leader in the tire recycling industry, rubber mulch produces recycled products thereby assisting to protect our environment. It makes use of tire recycled ground rubber for landscaping, playground flooring and horse arena footing. Many are opting for it as the safest and most economical choice due to its supple, sturdy and long lasting qualities.
Innumerable number of tires is discarded every year and some of these are used to produce rubber mulch. In order to make one square foot of rubber mulching, about 80 old tires are needed. Its superior shock absorption quality makes it the best option available for playgrounds. Though the cost may be higher than traditional mulch, it lasts for a longer duration of time.
When it comes to the matter of using rubber mulch in your garden, you have to be careful. There are chances that it will leak chemicals into your soil. Zinc is the common chemical that can be leaked. Naturally found in soil, too much or too little of Zinc can adversely affect the quality of your top soil. There are advantages also in putting rubber mulching in your garden – it does not attract termites or carpenter ants and will not be washed away in a rainstorm.
