WEST SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Parents in West Sacramento worried about tire mulch at Delta Gardens Park. And in the summer heat, they're concerned that mulch made of recycled tires could be putting their ...

I’ve heard mulches made from ground-up tires could be toxic. Is rubber mulch safe to put on my garden beds? Rubber mulches made from shredded tires are touted by manufacturers as permanent, ...

Though mulch's main purpose is to preserve moisture and deter weed growth, it also has an aesthetic function, and so the available choices are sometimes the source of disagreement. Some prefer to take ...

A group of parents is asking the Duluth school district to replace rubber playground mulch before federal agencies studying its effects release their recommendations. The Duluth School Board held a ...

Almost every gardening expert will recommend using mulch around new and existing plantings, but why? Mulch has many benefits in the garden, but it can also cause problems if used improperly. In nature ...

The shredded tire mulch in East Durham Park will be replaced after parent concerns about potential health hazards. While city staff members had been waiting on an Environmental Protection Agency study ...

Mulch provides a variety of benefits for gardens, including weed control, temperature regulation, and moisture retention. Organic mulches, like compost and wood chips, decompose over time, enriching ...

Bushes in yard mulched with black mulch from a wagon - Ozgurcoskun/Getty Images With so many types of mulch on the market, it can feel impossible to know how to best use mulch in your garden. The best ...

Mulch should be placed on top of the soil several inches thick. Shredded tree trimmings are the top choice for many organic gardeners. Mulch should be placed on top of the soil several inches thick.