Summer is here in Central Florida. The kids have been stuck at school all year and they are ready to play! Now is the best time to resurface the playground area.
There are quite a few materials to choose from to resurface your play area, but which one is the best?
The top recommendation is organic wood mulch. Why mulch, because it adds a layer of safety in case someone were to fall or have an accident.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a 6 to 12 inch layer of shredded bark mulch or wood chips can aid in preventing serious and life threatening injuries. They also recommend mulch over gravel or sand because it has better shock absorption.
Organic bark mulch also provides a great level of comfort when walking on it, that definitely can’t be matched by gravel or sand. Mulch also stays cool on the hottest summer days, as well as keeps weeds at bay, which reduces the need for harsh chemical substances and extra maintenance.
Rubber Vs Organic Playground Mulch
While rubber mulch may take pride in utilizing recycled materials, mostly tires, there are many cons.
Once installed, rubber playground mulch is very difficult to remove. Organic mulch decomposes over time adding nutrients into the soil.
Rubber mulches often toxic when it breaks down. Releasing dangerous chemicals, VOCs, and heavy metals into the soil. This is especially the case in hot climates.
Don’t forget, shredded tires can get pretty hot and smell like hot tires in the heat
Organic mulch is made from materials that are natural and have several benefits over rubber mulch. Such as, weed suppression, impact absorption, aesthetic appeal, and reduced maintenance.
Not All Mulch Is Created Equal
The fact is, you can find bagged mulch just about everywhere, lesser quality mulch can contain construction debris, weed seeds, and even hazardous chemicals. Reliable Peat organic mulch is locally sourced. When producing our mulch, we always adhere to strict standards
Our goal at Reliable Peat is to offer the highest quality products at the best price. We pride ourselves on top customer service and look forward to serving you. For a limited time we are offering 10% off all bulk orders over 6 yards, just mention this blog before checking out.
Purchasing mulch in bulk is also better for the environment. It would take 140 bags just to cover 10 yards of mulch. That’s 140 bags you have to carry, heavy plastic to cut open, empty, and then having to dispose of all those bags.
