Rubber mulch - TOXIC

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Rubber mulch - TOXIC

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Thought i would share this piece in my research on this readily available and burgeoning product, used in children's play areas and gardens near you
http://www.paghat.com/rubbermulch.html
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Gardeners warning: Recycled tires NOT in your best interest

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Tire mulch is NOT "environmentally friendly" no matter how much we romanticize "recycling".
http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/669/#b
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Had posted in Creative Endeavors, and was moved to HEALTH.
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In pavement sure why not, in a garden only an idiot would do that.
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GordonH wrote:In pavement sure why not, in a garden only an idiot would do that.

Huge difference between asphalt and rubber, I have a continuous battle with weeds growing along side and through the pavement on my driveway!
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It's also becoming more popular with equine activities. Show rings, race tracks etc.
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GordonH wrote:In pavement sure why not, in a garden only an idiot would do that.

smoky500 wrote:Huge difference between asphalt and rubber, I have a continuous battle with weeds growing along side and through the pavement on my driveway!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubberized_asphalt
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