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GroundSmart 12+ Year Shredded Rubber Mulch 0.8 -cu ft Black Rubber Mulch

Name: GroundSmart 12+ Year Shredded Rubber Mulch 0.8 -cu ft Black Rubber Mulch
Brand: GroundSmart
SKU: 5014768275
Rating: 4.6 (1353 reviews)

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GroundSmart® 12+ Year Shredded Rubber Mulch is the perfect ground cover for both landscaping and playground applications. Easy to install and long-lasting! Our 12-year color guarantee 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 Shredded Mulch.

80% Savings compared to wood mulch over 12 years
12+ Year color guarantee creates a long-lasting & cost-effective landscape mulch and playground mulch
Looks just like real wood mulch
Perfect mulch for garden beds that maintain beauty year over year
Long lasting color and low maintenance ground cover
Helps prevent weeds
3x the coverage of wood mulch, 9.6 sq ft at 1.” 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	12-year color	Color/Finish Family	Black
Texture	Shredded	Manufacturer Color/Finish	Black
Mulch Type	Rubber	Made from Recycled Material	Yes
Series Name	12+ Year Shredded Rubber Mulch	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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What Customers Are Saying

The rubber mulch is generally a positive product, with benefits such as excellent color retention, long-lasting durability, easy application, natural appearance, and reduced weed and pest issues. However, some customers noted concerns about the high cost and potential impact on plant growth in gardens with bulbs. Overall, the rubber mulch appears to be an effective landscaping solution, though the cost may be a consideration.

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I ordered shredded black rubber mulch and you loaded nuggets high is also a different price. The landscaping company already laid it down!!

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More expensive than wood mulch but well worth it.

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Looks great.

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Perfect

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Love how this brightened up my garden

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		Ratings	1353
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		Sq. Ft. Coverage at 2-Inch Depth	4.8
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