Rubber Mulch: Stays in Place in Rainy and Windy Conditions

Posted on July 19, 2011

Choosing the perfect outdoor mulch can be a difficult decision with so many choices available today. Rubber mulch may be an investment at first but it pays for itself as it outlasts any other type of mulch. It does not wash away in water or blow away on windy days so owners do not have to replenish it each year. Its color does not fade so green thumbs can make their garden look great year-round instead of only in the spring and summer. Another pro for rubber mulch is since it does not require laying more out each year, owners save valuable time. Instead of working hard in the garden they can actually relax and enjoy the view they have given themselves. There are many advantages when it comes to synthetic turfs and is something everyone should try.

One concern many people have is whether or not rubber mulch gets washed or blown away. They may assume like other regular types of mulch, rubber mulch is lightweight and floats in water. In fact, rubber mulch is heavier and more durable than other mulches. It does not float in heavy rains and is heavy enough that it stays grounded during those windy days. This is very valuable since every year people who use other types of mulch need to buy more to make up for what was lost during rainfalls, thunderstorms, and windy conditions. Rubber mulch is made from recycled rubber, which does not get trapped in clothing. This means children will not leave the playground with a handful-worth of mulch as they go home like they wood with mulch made from other materials.

An outdoor synthetic turf is made to stay put. It withstands harsh weather conditions because it is made with those types of conditions in mind. No more having to buy more mulch once or twice a year to keep a yard looking good for a couple of months. Have your yard look like you just finished working on it all throughout the year by using a rubber mulch.

Outdoor Synthetic Surfaces sells various types of outdoor synthetic surfaces that are eco-friendly and will not wash or blow away. Their shock-absorbing rubber playground mulch keeps children safe while playing outdoors while their synthetic pet turf keeps paths from being formed from dogs continually running back and forth.

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Benefits of Synthetic Turf

Posted on July 12, 2011

An artificial turf lawn has many uses that range from dog runs to sport fields to day cares. This is due to its many benefits it provides owners with. It requires no maintenance and is a good option for grass allergy sufferers. It saves you money every year by not having to buy products natural grass requires to produce a green and weed-free landscape. Furthermore, it looks natural and can help commercial businesses promote green living.

There are multiple types of artificial lawns available today. Which kind a person buys is determined by what it will be used for. Pet turfs prevent dogs from digging because they either do not want to or get discouraged when they cannot due to its durability. An artificial lawn for dogs will not produce an odor because some companies use a coal slag infill as a filter and perforated holes in the turf drains any liquid. Synthetic lawns also prevent those annoying trails from developing where dogs tend to run back and forth.

A synthetic lawn is perfect for a day care since anyone with kids understands that outside time is important. However, if it has recently been raining natural grass is wet, muddy, and just not a good idea. A synthetic lawn gets rid of that dilemma and lets children enjoy the outdoors in a clean environment without worrying about grass allergies. Playgrounds can use synthetic turfs as they have a 12’ fall rating, which is something all parents consider when taking their children out to play.

Commercial companies always want to look good for their customers and clients. Artificial lawns help promote green living while keeping the outside looking sharp, professional, and clean. A synthetic turf does not require maintenance and lets owners save money on pesticides, fertilizers, mowing, and irrigation. Lawns can even look good during the barren winter months when using a synthetic turf. Artificial lawns can be used indoors and out for sports and is long-lasting so a field looks well-kept for years.

Outdoor Synthetic Surfaces, based in Houston, provides the various types of synthetic turf to its worldwide customers. It also offers safe recycled playground mulch and high-quality garden rubber mulch.

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Rubber Mulch for Playground Safety

Posted on July 5, 2011

Rubber mulch has become a popular choice to use on playgrounds because of its various benefits. One of those benefit is that it helps prevent serious injuries in children. Sooner or later, when running, jumping, sliding, and swinging a fall or bump is bound to happen. When it comes to protecting children, parents want what is best for them and rubber mulch is exactly that. Rubber playground mulch comes in a variety of colors so it can look as natural or as colorful as you want while it has higher shock-absorption than regular mulch.

State and federal agencies have conducted tests to see how much shock-absorption rubber playground mulch provides compared to regular mulch. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Testing Company have tested rubber chips and have found that it does absorb more shock than standard surface materials. In fact, the tests they have conducted have found that a layer of rubber mulch that is at least six inches deep is the best play surface available today. Other surfaces they tested include pea gravel, wood and bark mulch, course sand, and fine gravel but rubber mulch comes out on top. It can double the safety of a playground because of how much shock it can absorb.

There are rubber playground mulches available that do not get slippery because it retains small amounts of moisture that is just enough to keep it from getting dusty or slippery. This can come in handy when sprinklers hit the playground or after a rainfall because children can still run around on the playground without slipping and falling. When walking onto a playground with rubber playground mulch you can automatically tell the difference. Other play surfaces seem just as hard as your front yard but as soon as you walk on recycled playground mulch you can feel the “give” it has. Parents with active children do not want to worry about their children hurting themselves on a playground and recycled rubber mulch lets them feel more at ease during playtime.

Outdoor Synthetic Surfaces, based in Houston, offers a variety of safe recycled rubber playground mulch for their worldwide customers. They also offer high-quality synthetic turf and garden rubber mulch.

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Rubber Mulch for All Landscapes

Posted on June 29, 2011

Nothing says it is springtime like fresh flowers blooming in flower beds. It is great to be able to sit outside and enjoy the view while it lasts. However, that is not always the case when mulch has to be spread and weeds have to be pulled. With a landscape rubber mulch, homeowners will not have to strain their backs to get their lawn looking perfect. Instead, they can enjoy a cup of coffee while watching the world go by their beautiful garden.

The great thing about recycled rubber mulch is that it looks great year-round without having to buy more each season. Color gardens really pop with some brown or black rubber mulch. The color does not fade so winter plants can look just as nice as those in the spring and summer. Another benefit to rubber mulch is that it helps insulate plants from harsh winter temperatures and winds. The plants roots are kept at a temperature that is better for them so they can flourish.

These shrubs could really shine with some recycled rubber mulch that is a California Redwood color. The redness of the mulch will help the shrubs pop out when close up or looking from a distance. An additional benefit to landscape rubber mulch is that it does not attract insects, including mosquitoes and termites. It retains moisture underneath while staying dry on top so mosquitoes cannot nest.
Recycled rubber landscape mulch does not have to be used only for flower gardens. Vegetable gardens can also benefit from its unique qualities of protecting roots to promote a plant’s growth. Vegetable growers can choose a rubber mulch in black to match the soil’s natural color or green for natural grass. Rubber mulch for landscapes can even just be laid in between vegetables for a cleaner looking path.

No matter what type of landscape you have, recycled landscape rubber mulch can increase its attractiveness and make every passer-by take a second look. It is a cost-effective way to win your neighborhood’s yard-of-the-month that lasts for years. Whether you are looking for black, green, brown, or blue, there is a rubber mulch in that color that will fit in perfectly with your garden.

Outdoor Synthetic Surfaces provides a wide selection of rubber mulch colors to match any landscape. They offer other types of synthetic surfaces, including synthetic pet turfs and recycled rubber playground mulch to fit every one’s needs.
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Express Yourself with Recycled Rubber Garden Mulch (for playgrounds too!)

Posted on June 27, 2011

Recycled rubber garden mulch is an excellent way to save money on landscaping costs. Instead of buying mulch once or twice every year customers can select a rubber mulch that does not fade, float or blow away, rot, or attract insects. It also allows customers to actually enjoy their backyards without having to fuss over it in their limited spare time. Rubber mulch comes in a selection of colors that blends in with its surrounding landscape and really accentuate trees and flowers. Brighter colors are popular for playgrounds that want to match the playground equipment or blend in with grassy areas around it.

Expressing yourself is easy when it comes to the wonderful colored rubber mulch choices. In fact, there are great color choices for playgrounds that want to take advantage of recycled rubber’s excellent shock-absorption qualities. Green Grass, Caribbean Blue, and Black Pearl are popular colors for playgrounds. For landscapes there are beautiful choices, such as California Redwood, Brown, Cypress and more.

More and more people are using rubber mulch for both their landscaping and playgrounds. Many children and adults are irritated by dust, but recycled rubber mulch made from inner tubes does not make any dust so everyone can have fun playing. For gardens, it helps retain water near the plants’ roots yet stays dry on top so it does not become a nesting ground for pesky mosquitoes. It also helps insulate plants when it is very hot or very cold outside.

When it comes to colored rubber mulch for gardens there are plenty of colors available that can showcase stunning flowers, trees, and shrubs. Those that have the mulch two inches thick can see less weeds so maintenance time is dramatically reduced. Also, keep in mind how much time is saved by not having to continually buy and spread traditional mulch every year. Just do it once with recycled rubber garden mulch and enjoy it for years to come.

Outdoor Synthetic Surfaces in Houston sells high-quality recycled rubber products including rubber garden mulch and rubber playground mulch. They have a wide variety of rubber mulch colors to choose from so customers can easily select ones that match their Houston landscape.

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