One parent reached out to the r/landscaping subreddit for advice on the ideal building materials for a backyard playground.

One parent went to Reddit for advice about building a new backyard play structure, and the overwhelming response revealed ...

"What should I do here?" Homeowner met with warnings after sharing photos of backyard playground predicament: 'It's actually ...

Shredded Rubber Playground Mulch Worries Some Parents. July 27, ... Dr. Jey says it's up to parents to watch the kids closely, especially as rubber mulch continues to heat up under the summer sun.

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 children at risk.

The rubber mulch is supposed to be maintenance free for up to five years, Hecker said. If 10-year-old Starra Zweygardt were in charge, she would be ordering more rubber mulch.

LORAIN — The rubber mulch used at every playground in the Lorain City Schools system may be soft for a fall, but it also creates a hard to control blaze when ignited, investigators found. While ...

Kristin Thorne reports on concerns over rubber mulch used on children's playgrounds. SEA CLIFF, Long Island (WABC) -- It's a common sight on playgrounds across the Tri-State area: rubber pellets ...

Rubber mulch made from recycled tires covers the playground at Duluth’s Lester Park Elementary School. A group of parents wants the school district to replace the mulch, citing concerns about ...

Is rubber mulch safe for my garden in the long run? 3 months/99¢ a month SUBSCRIBE NOW Show Search. Clear Search Query Submit Search. Read Today's Paper Wednesday, November 20. 🏆Best of the Best.

While rubber mulch is often marketed as a playground-safe solution, it has a long list of downsides. It can leach toxic chemicals into the soil, release microplastics, and overheat in the sun.