Rubber mulch didn't start out as a gardening product. It found its niche as a bouncy, soft surface for children's playgrounds. Yes, research showed that if a kid fell onto rubber mulch from six feet ...

Rubber mulch is a fairly new product. Is rubber mulch safe for my garden in the long run? Rubber mulches are advertised as permanent, effective and safe materials. At first glance, it may seem that ...

Welcome to this week’s Home Zone, where I dive into the world of landscaping and discover a unique way to keep your outdoor spaces looking fresh and vibrant. While most homeowners associate mulching ...

A group of parents is asking the Duluth school district to replace rubber playground mulch before federal agencies studying its effects release their recommendations. The Duluth School Board held a ...

The public playground in Bandon, a small town on the blustery coast of Oregon, has everything a kid could want. Swings and an orange, twisting slide, even a bright blue boat. But after the playground ...

Mulch, the covering you put over the soil in your garden, has many advantages in our hot desert climate — it protects the soil from being swept away by wind and rain, reduces water runoff, cools soil ...

Mulching improves the look of garden beds and the yard, helps soil retain moisture, and acts as an insulator. While it's a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Across the board, home maintenance costs are high, taking a significant chunk out of homeowners' paychecks each year. While you wouldn't give ...