That’s because the city adds mulch to the playgrounds annually, and replaces it every three years. The rubber mulch is supposed to be maintenance free for up to five years, Hecker said.

"I've seen sharp pieces of the tire's steel belts in rubber mulch," one commenter said. "Not good for kids." Another agreed: "Yeah, it's bad stuff. Playground-safe shredded wood mulch is far ...

such as straw or wood chips And inorganic mulch, such as gravel and recycled rubber. Inorganic mulch (which can be both man-made or natural) typically costs more upfront but does not break down ...

South Buffalo is set to get its first public playground as the township tries to turn the RIDC Armstrong Innovation Park into ...

The commissioners also received four proposals for playground equipment and rubber mulch installation to renovate North Park and South Park. Play and Park Structures submitted a $344,809.50 bid ...

Air quality is still moderate but improved marginally overnight, according to AirNow. The primary pollutant, PM-2.5 shifted ...

Applying mulch to a garden delivers several benefits, and as Gardening Australia senior researcher Patrick Honan explains: "It's almost the first port of call if you're making or wanting to ...

DETROIT (WXYZ) — A massive mulch fire on Detroit's west side has hit its third day of burning and it's still impacting air quality across the city. The mulch fire ...

Recent work at River View Community Park includes a new playground and parking lot, installation of pickleball courts, painting of benches and upgrades to basketball courts. Upgrades to come include ...