Alicia D Thank you! Definitely doing another update because we did an addition and added new hardscape. The front landscaping is all busted up and needs fixing, lol!
Nice video thanks. Just wanted to share I also use the red rubber mulch mine is more coarse little chunks compared to shredded. I have had it down for 5-6 years holding up great no color loss purchased at home depot. when I purchased a couple extra bags over the years there was a slight color difference but average person would not notice. I think it is great because you do not need to replace every couple of years and it does not break down into soil on top of your weed block and allow weeds to grow on top. one other note on really hot days you may smell little rubber odor but nothing to worry about. go for it!
This is our primary "small bed" mulch, mostly on the front of the house. We use standard mulch for the "big" beds, lol. I can see on maybe really hot days you could get that smell but based on where we have it can't say that I have ever noticed. We buy ours through BJ's chain which is like a Costco or Sam's Club which if where I get the Rubberific brand. I found it has the best reviews for the real shredded look. I think HD carries the Vigoro brand which did have that more chunky consistency. As long as the color stays, both are great!
Congrats good video! We produce only for Europe market by no tyre rubber mulch and at the moment after 10 years from the installation it has the same shape and the same original brown color. Only at first, after one year, the customer had to increase the thickness around four cm because he had used few and some weeds had spilled. since then it's still ok!
I just bought rubber mulch. I'm wondering did you remove your old wood mulch before putting down the rubber mulch? I have not mulched with wood for 2 years.
Have you had any issues with the shredded rubber mulch blowing away into the yard or sidewalk during storms or even with a blower? One place I spoke with said that the shredded rubber mulch is easier to be blown away than nugget rubber mulch. I just wanted to get your thoughts. Thanks.
Any negatives to using rubber mulch that you've noticed? Is there any chemical smell when it sits under the hot sun, how is it at suppressing weeds etc? Thanks
#1 negative is cost! It’s not cheap ☹️ However, the thought is that you don’t need to replace it every other year so longer term it’s a wash. Zero smell, and it gets a ton of sun in the front of the house. We use Preen on all our beds, both rubber and conventional and the combination makes for excellent weed suppression. I can’t comment on it’s weed suppression all by itself, sorry!
Hi. Thanks for the video. I think I saw that you had rubber much around your roses, did you notice any negative affect? Like poor water drainage, chemical leaking onto the plant, etc?
The roses seem to do pretty well, I have three double knockout bushes and the two bushes to the right perform very well and the one on the left seems to be a runt. Wife and I think it's because of the azalea bush right next to it but don't know for certain. The only thing we do is Preen and spread Milorganite, that seems to keep them in good shape. Last couple years the gypsy moth caterpillars have gone crazy but I think we're past the main cycle now.
Do you have issues with it blowing away in the wind and therefore spreading in your lawn? I switch to rubber last year and I'm happy with it but I regularly find pieces in my walkways and driveway. Not sure if mine is piled too high since I lay it down on top of my existing wood mulch. Thanks!
Sandy Cruz Hi! Generally, no. I have about a 2 inch layer and it seems to do fine in the weather. I have had issues with landscapers blowing it off when doing Spring and Fall cleanup. This stuff doesn’t lock and mat together like traditional wood mulch
This may sound like a stupid question but here goes, when you put the Preen down, do you just sprinkle it on top of the rubber mulch? I'm a new gardener by the way, I have lots to learn.
Lorrie Dinwiddie Not stupid at all! Yes, sprinkle it on, need to stay away from small sprouts though. Once you put it down it needs to be watered in, so we just time it with rainfall which obviously works well in the Spring! Another thing we did was start with the jug size and when that was empty bought the larger bag and just refilled the jug. Never did the math but assumed it was more economical lol.
We’re in Central Massachusetts, so we have about 10 seasons in one day lol! Seriously, we see average of 80s and 90s through July/August and 20s to single digits January through February
Great video. I have the same rubber mulch. How do you clean the dirt and grass clippings from your mulch bed. I’ve seen people use a blower, but I wanted to get your thoughts.
I will use a blower on a very low setting for clippings but need to be careful so I don't blow the mulch everywhere. A light soak with the hose helps with the dirt build up but honestly, the rain tends to do most of the work. Thanks for watching and the comment!
Personally, no because I was constantly planting new stuff. I think it’s a best practice and great idea. Today I put down Preen twice a season and that does the trick!
Black mulch in hot zones........no bueno.....toxic to plants also.....sorry the plants look like crap. On a positive note I appreciate your three year update so people can see the outcome and don’t make the same mistake. That’s very honorable
Love love love! Don’t forget the 4 year update and thank you for helping us make our decision!
Alicia D Thank you! Definitely doing another update because we did an addition and added new hardscape. The front landscaping is all busted up and needs fixing, lol!
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Nice video thanks. Just wanted to share I also use the red rubber mulch mine is more coarse little chunks compared to shredded. I have had it down for 5-6 years holding up great no color loss purchased at home depot. when I purchased a couple extra bags over the years there was a slight color difference but average person would not notice. I think it is great because you do not need to replace every couple of years and it does not break down into soil on top of your weed block and allow weeds to grow on top. one other note on really hot days you may smell little rubber odor but nothing to worry about. go for it!
This is our primary "small bed" mulch, mostly on the front of the house. We use standard mulch for the "big" beds, lol. I can see on maybe really hot days you could get that smell but based on where we have it can't say that I have ever noticed. We buy ours through BJ's chain which is like a Costco or Sam's Club which if where I get the Rubberific brand. I found it has the best reviews for the real shredded look. I think HD carries the Vigoro brand which did have that more chunky consistency. As long as the color stays, both are great!
Congrats good video! We produce only for Europe market by no tyre rubber mulch and at the moment after 10 years from the installation it has the same shape and the same original brown color.
Only at first, after one year, the customer had to increase the thickness around four cm because he had used few and some weeds had spilled. since then it's still ok!
Thanks for posting the update
Die Katze very welcome!
So it was 6 years ago you posted about your rubber mulch how’s it doing and did it will any plants or trees?
Looks great!
pquarles1 thanks!!
I just bought rubber mulch. I'm wondering did you remove your old wood mulch before putting down the rubber mulch? I have not mulched with wood for 2 years.
Have you had any issues with the shredded rubber mulch blowing away into the yard or sidewalk during storms or even with a blower? One place I spoke with said that the shredded rubber mulch is easier to be blown away than nugget rubber mulch. I just wanted to get your thoughts. Thanks.
Not during storms but leaf blowing can be a pain if the landscaper is not careful. I agree that shredded is easier to blow around than nugget
I put 30 years weed barrier down before I put my rubber mulch on. It's nice not to have to pull weeds.
Completely agree!
Any negatives to using rubber mulch that you've noticed? Is there any chemical smell when it sits under the hot sun, how is it at suppressing weeds etc? Thanks
#1 negative is cost! It’s not cheap ☹️
However, the thought is that you don’t need to replace it every other year so longer term it’s a wash.
Zero smell, and it gets a ton of sun in the front of the house.
We use Preen on all our beds, both rubber and conventional and the combination makes for excellent weed suppression. I can’t comment on it’s weed suppression all by itself, sorry!
You’ve convinced me!
Hi. Thanks for the video. I think I saw that you had rubber much around your roses, did you notice any negative affect? Like poor water drainage, chemical leaking onto the plant, etc?
The roses seem to do pretty well, I have three double knockout bushes and the two bushes to the right perform very well and the one on the left seems to be a runt. Wife and I think it's because of the azalea bush right next to it but don't know for certain. The only thing we do is Preen and spread Milorganite, that seems to keep them in good shape. Last couple years the gypsy moth caterpillars have gone crazy but I think we're past the main cycle now.
Do you have issues with it blowing away in the wind and therefore spreading in your lawn? I switch to rubber last year and I'm happy with it but I regularly find pieces in my walkways and driveway. Not sure if mine is piled too high since I lay it down on top of my existing wood mulch. Thanks!
Sandy Cruz Hi! Generally, no. I have about a 2 inch layer and it seems to do fine in the weather. I have had issues with landscapers blowing it off when doing Spring and Fall cleanup. This stuff doesn’t lock and mat together like traditional wood mulch
@@MB-yw6rd thank you!!
This may sound like a stupid question but here goes, when you put the Preen down, do you just sprinkle it on top of the rubber mulch? I'm a new gardener by the way, I have lots to learn.
Lorrie Dinwiddie Not stupid at all! Yes, sprinkle it on, need to stay away from small sprouts though. Once you put it down it needs to be watered in, so we just time it with rainfall which obviously works well in the Spring! Another thing we did was start with the jug size and when that was empty bought the larger bag and just refilled the jug. Never did the math but assumed it was more economical lol.
@@MB-yw6rd Thank you...Happy gardening
So is the juice worth the squeeze? As in value & quality for the dollar?
Is yours black? Is there colors available?
Also what state are you in? That way I know how extreme your weather is. I’m in iowa..... so it gets hotter than heck & cold as ice here
We have black, and I believe it’s available in red, brown and green. We’re definitely happy with it, no regrets on our purchase!
We’re in Central Massachusetts, so we have about 10 seasons in one day lol! Seriously, we see average of 80s and 90s through July/August and 20s to single digits January through February
@@MB-yw6rd Where did you buy it from?
Great video. I have the same rubber mulch. How do you clean the dirt and grass clippings from your mulch bed. I’ve seen people use a blower, but I wanted to get your thoughts.
I will use a blower on a very low setting for clippings but need to be careful so I don't blow the mulch everywhere. A light soak with the hose helps with the dirt build up but honestly, the rain tends to do most of the work. Thanks for watching and the comment!
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Vigoro rubber mulch from Home Depot gives 12 year assurance...what do you think? Also, is it necessary to put a fabric cloth below?
World Peace the Vigoro, last time I checked, had a very chunky appearance. We went with this brand because of the shredded texture
@Sandeep P Rubberrific from BJs
Rubber mulch is way better that the wood chips
How does it hold up against weeds? Do you see a difference? Are there any weeds that come through the rubber at all?
James Vereb Functionally, same as normal mulching, we use preen and pulling to control and the effort is minimal
Did you use landscape fabric under the rubber mulch?
Personally, no because I was constantly planting new stuff. I think it’s a best practice and great idea. Today I put down Preen twice a season and that does the trick!
Does the rubber mulch blow away ? does it wash away in heave rains ?
J in TX
Nice
Thank you! Just ordered another pallet, will make another update video soon!
Love the flower bed! What plants (the grass looking ones) do you have at 2:23?
Vanessa Fung Thank you! Those are Stella D’oro Day Lilies, the come in Summer and produce yellow blooms daily
how do you clean the leaves off in the fall?
I wish the rubberrific was in stores
What brand is this?
Rubberific by International Mulch
@@MB-yw6rd thank you so much.
Black mulch in hot zones........no bueno.....toxic to plants also.....sorry the plants look like crap. On a positive note I appreciate your three year update so people can see the outcome and don’t make the same mistake. That’s very honorable
Joe Benson Ha! Thanks for the feedback