I’ve heard mulches made from ground-up tires could be toxic. Is rubber mulch safe to put on my garden beds? Rubber mulches made from shredded tires are touted by manufacturers as permanent, ...

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 ...

Q: I recently put down recycled rubber as mulch for my front flower bed. It looks great now, and I like what I’ve heard about it not being an attractant for insects. I dug out the bed, removed an ...

Manufacturers and distributors claim that, "Recycled rubber mulch is an environmentally friendly, non-toxic choice for landscapes." It's true that discarded rubber tires are a huge waste issue because ...

American drivers wear out nearly 300 million tires annually. That’s a lot of rubber to find a use for. One solution is to shred it, dye it, spread it around plants and call it mulch. But wait! Rubber ...

Lorraine who cuts my hair thought it was a joke when I mentioned rubber mulch. You've got to admit, it does sound ridiculous -- garden mulch that comes in designer colors and is made from recycled ...

One consistently difficult problem that homeowners with children face is selecting the perfect playground or garden ground cover. Some consider laying their lawn with artificial turf, while others opt ...

Mulch helps create a uniform look, regulates moisture and temperature levels, and prevents weed growth. Organic mulch comes from natural sources, while inorganic mulch is dyed or treated with ...

One of the most satisfying gardening jobs is laying mulch for the first time. When done well, it creates an instantly defined, crisp appearance to your garden beds, and can make any landscaped area ...

When you see any of these indications, you know it's time to freshen up your mulch.