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GroundSmart 12+ Year Nugget 0.8 -cu ft Brown Rubber Mulch

Name: GroundSmart 12+ Year Nugget 0.8 -cu ft Brown Rubber Mulch
Brand: GroundSmart
SKU: 5014768271
Rating: 4.7 (3960 reviews)

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GroundSmart® 12+ Year Rubber Mulch Nuggets are the perfect ground cover for both landscaping and playground applications. Easy to install and long-lasting! Our product’s color lasts 12+ years which means no annual re-mulching every year—apply it once and save up to 80% compared to yearly wood mulch replacement. Get long lasting landscape mulch creating beautiful gardens, year after year. Compared to hardwood mulch, GroundSmart® will outlast your cedar wood mulch or pine bark mulch by more than a decade! Additionally, rubber mulch is also the safest and softest ground cover for playgrounds. IPEMA certified for critical fall height protection (ASTM F1292-13) means our rubber mulch for playground is safer than outdoor wood mulch and soil. Made from 100% recycled rubber, our yard mulch does not attract carpenter ants or termites, making it a great garden mulch for plants, as it’s also mulch with weed control. Get over a decade’s worth of savings when you switch to GroundSmart® Rubber Nugget Mulch.

80% Savings compared to wood mulch over 12 years
12+ Year Rubber Mulch
2x the coverage of wood mulch
Perfect mulch for garden beds that maintain beauty year over year
Long lasting color and low maintenance ground cover
Helps prevent weeds
2x the coverage of wood mulch, 6.4 sq ft at 1.5” depth (compared to 3.2 sq ft at 3” depth)
Available as black mulch in bag, red mulch, and brown rubber mulch by the bag
IPEMA certified for critical fall height protection (ASTM F1292-13) makes GroundSmart™ the best mulch for playgrounds

General
Guarantee	None	Color/Finish Family	Brown
Texture	Nuggets	Manufacturer Color/Finish	Brown
Mulch Type	Rubber	Made from Recycled Material	Yes
Series Name	12+ Year Nugget	Primary Usage	Mulch

Dimensions
Bag Capacity Unit of Measure	Cubic feet	Sq. Ft. Coverage at 2-Inch Depth	4.8
Bag Capacity Quantity by Dry Volume	0.8

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

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

Warranty
Warranty	12-year

Miscellaneous
UNSPSC	11121700

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4.7 out of 5

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Customers overwhelmingly praise rubber mulch for exceptional color retention lasting years, superior durability compared to wood mulch, and effective weed and pest suppression. Most highlight vibrant colors that resist fading, resistance to rot and washout, and lightweight, easy-to-spread nuggets. Many state they will never return to traditional wood mulch due to longevity and low maintenance. A few note temporary rubber odor or unexpected appearance, but the vast majority consider it worthwhile and excellent long-term value.

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Great product!

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Bought this to go in my pots. Works great!

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Look good around my trees!

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Fantastic product

Would Recommend

Since using this rubber mulch I've come to really love the quality of the product. It had excellent coverage as well as lasting color and adds so much character and appeal to my landscaping! I'm sold! I will never go back to using wood mulch! Thanks for offering such a great product!

DeborahSeptember 1, 2026
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		Name	Current Item GroundSmart12+ Year Nugget 0.8 -cu ft Brown Rubber Mulch
		Ratings	3956
		Mulch Type	Rubber
		Texture	Nuggets
		Sq. Ft. Coverage at 2-Inch Depth	4.8
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