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Much has been made of the claims that rubber mulch is the panacea to bad landscaping. Some of it is true, much of it is not. Here at Dallas Rubber Mulch, we are very careful to only make claims backed by evidence. We think it's the least you deserve. With that in mind, here are some of the many environmental studies carried out that confirms the safety and viability of rubber mulch. EPA study into the use of recycled tires in playgrounds EPA study into recycled rubber in landscaping Act Global study into rubber mulch safety LaboSport toxicological analysis of...

As a nation, we consume millions of tires per year. Almost all road going vehicles use rubber tires of one sort or another, providing an environmental headache once they are finished. Rubber mulch is helping to change that. Nobody is going to pretend that using rubber mulch on your garden is going to end pollution caused by old tires, but every little helps. A few years ago, worn tires were either dumped whole into landfill or a select few used as fenders on tugboats. Many states have banned the dumping of tires into landfill, providing a challenge for authorities in...

If you're building a play area for children, whether at home, work or in a public place, you usually have three options. You can choose grass, wood mulch or rubber mulch. All offer something a little different and all have their own advantages and disadvantages. Let's take a look at each of these ground coverings so you can decide which is best for you. Grass Grass has long been the ground cover of choice for anywhere children play. Whether it's playing sports, playing games or in a playground, grass has been the main choice for decades. Looked after well, grass...

As with any job around the home or the yard, preparation is the most important element. When using our rubber mulch, getting everything ready in time and properly will mean the difference between a good looking landscape and a fantastic landscape. We know which we prefer! So here is our basic guide to preparing the ground for a covering of rubber mulch. Preparation As mentioned, preparation is key to achieving good results in everything we do. When preparing for rubber mulch we have to clear the ground of obstacles such as tree roots, weeds, rocks, grass and anything else likely...

Building a home or commercial playground or play area for kids? You could save money and improve safety by using our rubber mulch! As every study taken to date shows, using rubber mulch instead of tree bark or wood chippings is safer, more environmentally friendly and easier to manage. As an added bonus, rubber mulch doesn't stain clothes, soak up water or get children dirty like natural products either. Rubber mulch improves safety Anecdotal evidence, local and national testing have all found that a good layer of quality rubber mulch offers the safest ground cover currently available. That's why so...