rubber mulch?

kellikans Full Member Posts: 3,739 Likes: 3,984	rubber mulch? May 8, 2013 19:23:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kellikans on May 8, 2013 19:23:03 GMT -5 has anyone used it? we're thinking of replacing our faded, mildewy mulch with the rubber kind. pros/cons? what had been your experience with it?
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rubber mulch? May 9, 2013 9:35:53 GMT -5 nomad100 likes this

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Post by treedimensional on May 9, 2013 9:35:53 GMT -5

Rubber mulch is extremely flammable, and may leach toxic chemicals into soil.

Mulch is SUPPOSED to break down and release organic nutrients onto the soil. That's the whole point. Just rake it, and top dress with fresh mulch when it fades.

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kellikans Full Member Posts: 3,739 Likes: 3,984	rubber mulch? May 10, 2013 16:48:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kellikans on May 10, 2013 16:48:47 GMT -5 phew, I had no idea! thanks!
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rubber mulch?

Post by kellikans on May 8, 2013 19:23:03 GMT -5

Post by treedimensional on May 9, 2013 9:35:53 GMT -5

Post by kellikans on May 10, 2013 16:48:47 GMT -5