Playsafer rubber mulch is an exceptional playground protection surface, as it provides unmatched shock absorbency, and greatly reduces the incidence of playground injuries. Unlike other loose-fill surfaces, Playsafer rubber mulch nuggets require minimal maintenance, dry quickly after rain, and will not decompose. Its exceptional longevity makes Playsafer rubber mulch for play areas and playgrounds, a very cost-effective option. Rubber mulch is an environment-friendly safety surface, manufactured from recycled passenger vehicle tires. Rubber mulch provides one of the safest and best surfaces for a wide variety of applications from children's playground surfacing to rock wall and obstacle course impact surfacing. When properly installed, rubber mulch meets the guidelines set forth by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the American Standard for Testing Materials (ASTM), ADA, and the International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA). <br> <p><b>Recommended depths:</b></p> <p><b>Residential Playgrounds - 3” Depth</b> <li>400 LBS Covers - 60 sq ft.<br> <li>1,000 LBS Covers - 150 sq ft<BR> <li>2,000 LBS Covers - 300 sq ft<br></p> <p><b>Landscaping - 2” Depth</b> <li>400 LBS Covers - 90 sq ft<br> <li>1,000 LBS Covers - 230 sq ft<br> <li>2,000 LBS Covers - 460 sq ft<br></p> <p><b>Commercial playgrounds - 6” Depth</b> <li>400 LBS Covers - 30 sq ft<br> <li>1,000 LBS Covers - 75 sq ft<br> <li>2,000 LBS Covers - 150 sq ft<br></p> <br> Rubber mulch for landscaping is the innovative way to beautify flowerbeds, shrubs, or just about any outdoor area that would typically be covered with conventional mulch. Rubber mulch is not only attractive and virtually maintenance-free, it actually benefits the soil and plant roots, by forming an insulating cover for the soil, allowing water and nutrients in while preventing weed growth. Landscape rubber mulch does not breed termites and does not decompose.