Rubber mulch is often incorporated into outdoor playground areas where children play. It makes these areas safer and prevents kids from getting hurt when they accidentally fall off a piece of playground equipment. It provides the cushioning kids need and is a much better option than regular mulch or even sand. But rubber mulch isn’t... Read more »
Most researchers and doctors agree that kids should be playing outside and getting exercise for about 60 minutes each day. Unfortunately, this can be extremely difficult during the winter months – especially with the frigid temperatures we’ve been experiencing lately. Parents obviously don’t want their children playing outside in the cold, and as a result,... Read more »
For new parents, there are many milestones that are so exciting but many of those milestones are overwhelming too. If you are considering taking your child to the playground for the first time, it is important to be prepared for the trip. Consider Child’s Age The amount of supervision and hovering that you should do... Read more »
As weather takes a turn for those worse, it’s easy to fall into the trap of letting your kids sit inside in front of the TV or tablet. Although a lot of the programming is educational and beneficial for children, there are a lot of benefits that technology can’t offer. Real-life playground play time is... Read more »
School’s out for summer which means that most kids will be hitting the playgrounds, and while you do your best to ensure their safety, it can be hard not to worry. Many kids are treated yearly for playground-related injuries as a result of unsafe play. However, there are many things that you can do to... Read more »
Back in the early 1800s, natural rubber became very popular throughout the United States, but it wasn’t long before people started to realize the limitations of this versatile material. Specifically, rubber didn’t withstand temperature extremes very well. These earliest forms of rubber would melt when the temperature got too warm, and would freeze and crack... Read more »
If you have young kids or work at a school that has an outdoor jungle gym, you’ve probably noticed that lots of places are foregoing traditional wood chips that used to be sprinkled below the area of play in favor of a newer, more eco-friendly and more technologically advanced option: rubber mulch. There are plenty... Read more »
Rubber mulch is known for being the ideal option on playgrounds and flowerbeds, but did you know it is also a great base for horse pens and arenas too? It’s true; rubber mulch can be advantageous for both you and your horses. Let’s take a look at a few of those advantages below. Prevent Injury... Read more »
When you go to a playground today, chances are the mulch there is bordered by wooden timbers. Despite being sturdy, wood is an organic material that succumbs to use, wear and tear throughout the seasons and the years. These timbers can also allow water to build up, causing moisture problems on the grounds or accelerating... Read more »
Rubber mulch is the new go-to choice for playgrounds across the United States, and the benefits of this unique material are promoting a greener planet. Rubber mulch offers a safer environment for kids to play on, since it is shock absorbing and won’t lead to the cuts and scrapes frequently experienced by kids playing on... Read more »
