Controlling weeds is always an ongoing problem for gardeners. Fortunately there are Mulch Mat Tree Rings which are made to protect trees from numerous items aside from weeds.
Advantages
Rubber mulch provides several advantages over plant material based mulches. For landscaping and gardening purposes, both nuggets and buffings insulate soil from heat allowing a 2 or 3 degrees F higher soil temperature difference over wood mulches. Rubber mulch is beneficial for soil moisture as rubber is non-porous and does not absorb water on its way through to the soil. It also reduces fungus growth and plant growth, and becomes a weed barrier as weed seeds dehydrate in the mulch before reaching the soil. Neither nuggets nor buffings provide any humus to compacted soil types.
Another advantage over plant-material mulches is its elasticity, which gives it a springy quality when used in a fairly thick layer. This makes it a natural choice for playgrounds, where the extra springiness provides additional safety for children when they fall off of playground equipment. Tests have shown rubber mulch is superior in breaking falls to traditional bark mulches. It can be 97% wire free for landscape use and 99.9% wire free for playgrounds. Rubber mulch is also becoming a product of choice used in horse arenas for footing material when mixed with sand. It can be found in nugget or shredded style.
Where To Buy Mulch Mats
Tree Ring Mulch Mats (Top Left Hand Corner – Available Sizes 20″,24″,36″,48″,60″)
Rectangular Mulch Mats (Right Corner – Available Sizes : 3’x20′, 4’x4′, 4’x’8′)
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