Benefits of Rubber Mulch for Playgrounds

Rubber play area mulch has quickly turned into the top choice for playground surfacing by knowledgeable landscapers and playground installers. Whether you are looking to mulch an open play area or one in your own back yard, rubber mulch for play areas gives extraordinary pad and security to your children. Here are just a portion of the benefits and advantages of picking play area rubber mulch over wood chips or some other option.

• Playground flooring needs to be soft to provide protection for kids and playground rubber mulch provides the best protection overall. It offers double the shock absorbency as alternatives.
• Playground rubber chips are environmentally friendly, as they are made from recycled tires that are chemical free and are non toxic to humans, pets, plants and flowers.
• Rubber playground mulch does not melt in the hot summer sun or freeze in the cold temperatures of winter.  It does not give off any odors or unpleasant smells.
• Playground mulch rubber does not cause splinters or scrapes unlike wood chips or wood mulch, making it a safer alternative for kids.
• Using playground rubber mulch is financially beneficial as it is very durable and will last a lifetime. It does not have to be replaced on a continual basis like other types of playground surfaces do, making it the best mulch for playground areas.
• Rubber mulch playgrounds do not rot or mold or deteriorate in any way, unlike wood mulch that can rot and mold with the changing of the seasons.  They do not attract insects, rodents or any other type of pests, either, where wood mulch playgrounds are prone to attracting a variety of bugs and rodents.
• Playground rubber mulch almost maintains itself. On occasion you may have to remove debris, sticks, etc that have fallen or blown into the area. You may also need to occasionally do some light raking in order to re-spread the mulch evenly.
• Playground mulch rubber does not get slippery, making slips and falls a slim possibility. Even when it rains, the mulch drains quickly into the ground below, leaving the surface slip free.
•  A rubber mulch playground stays intact through every season and even during wind storms. The mulch does not blow away like other types of mulch do, and you do not have to purchase any special equipment when installing it.
• Rubber playground mulch helps to stunt weed growth and reduces the possibility of seed germination.
• Rubber mulch for playgrounds stays on the surface, and does not sink in, meaning you won’t have to keep adding mulch to keep the area safe.
• The soil underneath the rubber mulch playground flooring is always moist and because of easy drainage the soil beneath the piled mulch can easily soak up needed nutrients.
• There are a variety of rubber mulch colors to choose from, including greens, reds and even ones that look like they are wood, if that is the look you prefer
• Rubber playground mulch is resistant to fading and the color you pick will continue to look new and fresh.  Rubber mulch is also color safe, meaning the color used in the mulch rubber is non-toxic and safe for children, animals, and the environment.
• Choosing a rubber mulch playground can enhance the look of the landscaping.

Now that you know all the benefits of using playground rubber mulch all you need to do is contact us so that we can provide you with a quote for your rubber mulch project. You can also chose to install yourself. You will just need to mark out the area and set up a barrier. Next you will want to remove any stones, roots, weeds, etc. If you like you can also use landscape fabric over the ground to further prevent weeds from growing directly under the rubber mulch for playgrounds. The most difficult part is knowing how much rubber mulch you need for your project. Check out our previous article which includes a rubber mulch calculator. 

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