The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Rubber Mulch
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Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 Time: 5:02 AM
Any kind of mulch is a protective coating over the soil to reduce loss of water and protect the soil against erosion and loss of nutrients. And rubber mulch for playground is made from recycled rubber. Discarded tires, both from cars and trucks are the easiest way of getting this rubber mulch and they have been of great value in agriculture. But everything has its own advantages and disadvantages and it is best to know about them before you use them in your garden. Advantages: As mentioned earlier, rubber mulch helps in maintain the moisture level of the soil. It also prevents soil erosion as the mulch covering prevents it from being washed away after a heavy downpour or blown away in a strong wind. It raises the temperature of the soil and also prevents the growth of fungus and weeds. Since it absorbs no moisture at all, it provides a protective covering over the soil. It is also used extensively in playgrounds because the rubber has a degree of softness and elastic that goes very well it. Disadvantages: One disadvantage of rubber mulch is that a lot depends on the nature of the rubber. If it had a lot of chemicals during its manufacturing, then mulch made from such discarded rubber can hinder plant growth by polluting the soil. Again, rubber can catch fire easily and such small pieces of rubber in large numbers can be difficult to put out under various circumstances. Researchers have shown that if used with care, rubber mulch is of very great benefit for agricultural purposes and can have a positive impact on the growth of plants that grows in such soil. You can definitely try it out n your own garden.
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