| How
long will it be before the color fades
on Rubberific Mulch? |
|
We use a special
patented UV protective coating that
has been lab tested not to fade for
up to 10+ years; the products still
looks brand new after 13 years in test-market
areas. |
| Is
it harmful to humans, animals, or plants? |
|
IMC products are made from EPA-approved non-toxic recycled rubber. |
| What
area will it cover? |
|
The recommended installation depth
for Rubberific Mulch is 1” about half that of traditional
ground cover, so a 1 cu.ft. bag covers
approximate 12 sq. ft., a 2 cu.ft. bag
covers 24 sq. ft. This depth
provides adequate coverage and ensures
proper soil moisture for plants and
shrubs. We do recommend that you order
approximately 5% more than you think
you need to allow for measuring errors.
Click here for our Coverage
Calculator |
| Does
it smell like rubber? |
|
During initial application Rubberific
Mulch will have a rubber smell, this
will dissipate within a few days. |
| Is it
good for plants? |
|
Since rubber will not absorb water,
the moisture and nutrients travel directly
through to the soil. Then Rubberific
Mulch acts as an insulator to protect
plants from both extreme heat and cold.
Rubberific Mulch only needs to be applied
at a depth of 1” to perform
these functions. Wood mulch actually
absorbs some moisture
before it reaches the
soil, which means more frequent watering
during the hot summer months and a higher
water bill. |
| Does
the color rub off or wash off? |
|
The colors are permanent and UV protected
so they will not rub off on shoes, skin,
or clothes. |
| Will
Rubberific Mulch add nutrients to the
soil like wood mulch? |
|
It is actually a common misconception
that all wood mulches add nutrients
to the soil. Only composted mulch will
offer nutriental value to plants and
soil. As one would guess, Rubberific
Mulch also does not add nutritional
benefits, however, granular and spray
fertilizers can be used in conjunction
with Rubberific Mulch with no adverse
affects to the color coating. |
| What
about the steel belts and threads? |
|
Rubberific Mulch is 99.9% steel free.
As a precautionary measure, we have
a 2000lb magnet in-line before packaging
to ensure the quality of your mulch. |
| Will
it wash out of my landscaping? |
|
Because Rubberific Mulch is nearly
five times heavier than wood mulch,
it stays in place better. Therefore,
Rubberific Mulch is the perfect mulch
for hillsides and problematic areas.
In fact, Rubberific Mulch will stay
in place so well you can actually use
a leaf blower on low to remove debris
and leaves without blowing your mulch
down the street. |
| Will
Rubberific Mulch attract termites |
|
Rubberific Mulch does not itself attract insects. Exterminators
across the country recommend our product. |
| Is
there any problem with latex allergies? |
|
Latex allergies
come from items made with Natural Rubber
Latex which comes from a liquid in tropical
rubber trees an is present in things
like gloves, balloons and rubber bands.
Despite our name, Rubberific Mulch actually
comes from rubber tire, not Rubber Trees.
Tires are made primarily from petroleum
based products. Click
here for more details on latex allergies. |
