Rubber mulch is a fairly new product. Is rubber mulch safe for my garden in the long run? Rubber mulches are advertised as permanent, effective and safe materials. At first glance, it may seem that ...

The shredded tire mulch at East Durham Park will be replaced after parent concerns about possible health hazards, but the mayor and Durham City Council members disagreed on where to get the money for ...

Replacing the rubber mulch used on 10 playgrounds may cost the Duluth school district at least $1.2 million and take three years to complete. The Duluth School Board earlier this year voted to replace ...

Welcome to this week’s Home Zone, where I dive into the world of landscaping and discover a unique way to keep your outdoor spaces looking fresh and vibrant. While most homeowners associate mulching ...

The Duluth School Board approved both an increase and a decrease to the $1 million rubber playground mulch replacement project Tuesday night, resulting in a total decrease of $48,000. The increase was ...

Q: I recently put down recycled rubber as mulch for my front flower bed. It looks great now, and I like what I’ve heard about it not being an attractant for insects. I dug out the bed, removed an ...

Trees and shrubs on golf courses are often surrounded with mulch to reduce maintenance, preserve soil moisture, discourage mechanical damage from trim mowers and improve aesthetics. Finely shredded ...

State and local officials are seeking a $5 million annual state subsidy to continue burning much of the metro area's tree waste as the region faces rapidly growing piles of emerald ash borer-infested ...

One homeowner thought she had made the right choice after researching mulch options for her yard. But three years later, she says that decision left her with weeds, scattered rubber, and a yard full ...