Rubber Mulch Vs Wood Mulch |
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Most Cost Effective Rubber Mulch won't fade and will look fresh for up to 10 years. You won't have to replace it every year. Wood Mulch will fade and look old. You usually have to replace it once or twice a year.Safe for plants Rubber mulch retains moistureand won't keep it from your plants. It does not generate heat or acid. Wood Mulch will rob your plants of water. It also generates heat and acid that can harm your plants. Durability Rubber mulch is 6x heavier than other mulches so it won't float away. It is so heavy you can use a leaf blower to clean it off with. It also will not decompose. Wood Mulch is not as heavy and can wash away in the rain. It will also decompose.Odor Rubber Mulch doesn't have an odor. Wood Mulch does have an odor. Termites and Insects Rubber Mulch does not attract termites or insects. Wood Mulch does. Safety Rubber Mulch is much safer to use on playgrounds. A child can safely fall 10 feet onto a layer of 6 inch rubber mulch. A child can only safely fall 6 or 7 feet onto wood mulch. |
