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Pet owner met with warnings after sharing plans involving dangerous product: 'Definitely avoid'
"You might find bits of metal in it." Pet owner met with warnings after sharing plans involving dangerous product: 'Definitely avoid' first appeared on The Cool Down.
Homeowner met with warnings after sharing photos of backyard playground predicament: 'It's actually not good for the kids'
Replacing traditional turf with native plants is a smart, eco-friendly alternative that can reduce water use, cut maintenance ...
Parent met with warnings after sharing plans to implement concerning feature in backyard playground: 'Extremely toxic'
One parent reached out to the r/landscaping subreddit for advice on the ideal building materials for a backyard playground.
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Homeowner warned after sharing plans for backyard project using controversial product: 'I did not know all that'
One Redditor was shocked to learn about the dangers of rubber mulch after a friend warned them about its toxicity.
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Petition launched to save the Brockwell Park Playground Sandpit
Lambeth Council is removing the playground sandpit in Brockwell Park after failing to consult with families and park users. The sand is being replaced by tiger mulch. a rubber based surface which ...
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Mom issues warning against common feature at playgrounds after disturbing discovery: 'I would never let my kids'
A TikTok mom posted a clip explaining the issues with rubber surfaces on playgrounds.  Jpall20 (@jpall20) highlighted a ...
Park gets new playground and safety upgrades in Mississauga
A revamped playground with new equipment and a safer ground surface officially reopens this weekend in Mississauga’s north ...