Rubber mulch didn't start as a gardening product; it found its niche as a bouncy, soft surface for children's playgrounds with a lower injury risk than hard surfaces. From there, rubber mulch found ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mulch is a great garden tool for so many reasons. It’s useful for insulating newly-planted perennials and ...

A YouTube Short about using rubber mulch in a home garden has sparked a wide conversation about lawn care and unexpected risks. In the video, the poster, Garden4 Parker (@Garden4Parker), shared their ...

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 ...

Have you written anything about rubber mulch? My 1-acre yard is in shambles from neglect. I am thinking of covering all the beds and areas near the house this spring with rubber mulch after killing ...

A large cement plant pot set outside in front of a staircase - Adam bartosik/Shutterstock Large plant pots are adorable, but not always practical. Sure, they can hold a tree or a bush, but sometimes ...

Q. Our HOA is considering using rubber mulch in a large area. In your experience, what is the up side or down side? I have read that as it deteriorates the chemical and all ingredients break down and ...

Will you please tell me how to grow and care for aloe vera plants? I have had trouble with mine rotting and dying. — Janice James, New Orleans Aloe vera plants are generally grown in containers. Grow ...

Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture evaporation. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall.

Short-term, yes, tire planters are OK, although the soil in black tire planters will probably get hotter than most plants would prefer. Long-term, no, because the tire rubber will slowly biodegrade ...