George.com wrote:
"Frank" wrote in message
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Me wrote:
I have been thinking about going with rubber mulch around my shrubs. I
know
it is more expensive but between putting down another inch or two every
year
and the 2-3 times per season of breaking the mulch up, i think the cost
is
worth it. I have been reading positives and negatives on the internet
but
because the positives are from the manufacturer and the negatives are
from
organic based groups, it is hard to get a "honest" opinion plus most of
the
info i have been finding is 2-3 years old. Any one have recent
experiences
they would like to share? I am looking at Rubberstuff and
Rubberific...leaning towards Rubberific due to the their grind of the
rubber.

No experience but if this stuff is ground up tires, I don't think I
would want it around my house because of possible persistant nature of
rubber additives and curing agents.
Frank

I have never used it either but I am wondering whether the stuff will get
strewn round your garden, lawn etc. This type of stuff is used in childrens
play grounds and often contained by raised boxing. If it is fine and not
properly contained how easy is it to pick up from places you don't want it?
How easily will it get mixed in with soil?

I thought about this and my personal opinion is that whatever chemicals
are present will be highly diluted or degrade and not have any toxic
effect. OTOH there is the public perception - call it chemophobia -
where others will be concerned. Thus, if they see it around your
house, it will detract from perceived value of property. So, that is
main reason I would not use it.

Frank