Green Solution: Rubber Mulch

Carter Oosterhouse shares green-building ideas for backyard makeovers. Find more environmentally friendly updates from Carter Can.

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Rubber Mulch
Rubber Mulch is made from 100 percent recycled rubber from old tires and is suitable to use on most landscapes. There are several benefits to using recycled rubber mulch. It is great for creating a safe play surface for children, it prevents new weeds from growing, does not attract insects and allows water and air to easily flow through. Most importantly, it helps the environment by keeping old tires from winding up in landfills or dumps.

Product Information:
plant hooks — Creative Co-op Inc.
copper coil lantern string party lights (item #82256) — Lamps Plus
folding dining chairs (item #069113518714), wind twirlers (item #07525), watering can (item #50011), 10-inch gazing ball (purple, item #872094000064) — Wal-Mart
12-inch Hayden blue glaze planter (item #861-4000), 12-inch Luna amber glaze planter (item #861-5239), 12-inch Bali black onyx glaze planter (item #861-5114), spring metal insect pick (item #852-3748), Garden Gate Designs garden fairy (item #850-7600) — Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.
paisley print patio tablecloth (item # 381827), paper lanterns (item #23930506), mult-colored dobby stripe runner (item #388774), blue capiz shell hanging square pendent (item #392030), orange and white capiz wind chimes (item #393056), urban safari chair pads (item #382753), kona outdoor bar (item #390264), blue drink tub (item #391436), striped picnic blanket (item #391324), 64-inch shepherd's hook (item #393413), Balinese umbrella (item #391542), green braid fiber mat (item #378067), Provence sorbet spiral pillar candles (item #390566) — Cost Plus World Market
grill (item #463420507) — Char Broil Designer Series



Resources
Outback Landscaping
Website: www.outbacklandscape.com
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