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GroundSmart 1.5 Cubic feet Black Rubber Nuggets Bulk rubber mulch (IPEMA Certified for Playgrounds) Recycled Bulk Mulch

Name: GroundSmart 1.5 Cubic feet Black Rubber Nuggets Bulk rubber mulch (IPEMA Certified for Playgrounds) Recycled Bulk Mulch
Brand: GroundSmart
SKU: 5016309365
Price: 24.98 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (45 reviews)

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GroundSmart Premium Nugget Rubber Mulch is the perfect groundcover for landscaping and playground applications. GroundSmart Rubber Mulch maintains color for 12 years so apply once a decade, not every year, saving time and money. Rated as the safest playground surface, GroundSmart Premium Nugget Rubber Mulch has a fall height rating more than 2x that of wood mulch, leading to fewer bumps and bruises. Made from 100% recycled rubber, GroundSmart Rubber Mulch will help prevent weed growth and will not attract damaging insects such as termites and carpenter ants.

Made from 100% Recycled Rubber
Certified IPEMA safe for playgrounds
12-Year Color Guarantee
Nugget texture mimics the look of bark nuggets
Helps prevent weeds
Eliminate annual mulching – save time and money!
Looks like real wood mulch
2X the coverage of wood mulch – Covers 10 sq ft at 1.5” depth recommended for landscaping
Won’t attract damaging insects like termites, carpenter ants or other harmful wood destroying pests

General
Color/Finish Family	Black	Primary Usage	Rubber mulch
Manufacturer Color/Finish	Black	Guarantee	12-year color
Series Name	Premium Nugget	Mulch Type	Rubber
Texture	Nuggets	Made from Recycled Material	Yes

Dimensions
Bag Capacity Quantity by Dry Volume	1.5	Sq. Ft. Coverage at 2-Inch Depth	8
Bag Capacity Unit of Measure	Cubic feet

Features
Contains Herbicide	No	Organic	No
Contains Insecticide	No	Safer For Kids	Yes
Controls Moisture	No	Safer For Pets	Yes
Kills Weeds	No

Certifications
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)	Prop 65 WARNING(S) -	Certified for Playgrounds	Yes (IPEMA certified)

Warranty
Warranty	12-year limited

Miscellaneous
UNSPSC	11121700

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Review

4.4 out of 5

45 Reviews

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Would Recommend

The blue mulch looks great with my JAWS landscape display! I could not be happier with how good this looks, and knowing it’ll last many, many years is simply the icing on the cake!

QuintAugust 8, 2026
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Looks great

Would Recommend

Unique, exactly what I was looking for. I have artificial plants and this makes it neater looking

SnoopyshelJuly 19, 2026
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Returned items

Would Not Recommend

never received refund!!

Tac0401July 17, 2026
From 1.5 Cubic feet Green Rubber Nuggets Bulk rubber mulch (IPEMA Certified for Playgrounds) Recycled Bulk Mulch

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IMCTEJuly 22, 2026

IMCTE

Won’t fade or deteriorate like wood mulch

Would Recommend

Ease of installing color doesn’t come off on your hands

ParkJuly 17, 2026
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Long Lasting with Great Value

Would Recommend

Chose this mulch for weed suppression, pest control, and because it will last longer than traditional mulch.

BeckyJuly 3, 2026
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		Sq. Ft. Coverage at 2-Inch Depth	8
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