tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post7752839970157268517..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Tire Recycling in South Carolinatinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-8767997910960227232009-06-19T18:43:07.899-05:002009-06-19T18:43:07.899-05:00Hi Joe B,
Very good points you bring up. I don'...Hi Joe B,<br />Very good points you bring up. I don't think anyone is stigmatizing the mulch made from used tires, just that most of us prefer to use natural organic mulches and other soil conditioners since the natural organic mulches add to the soil. That is the goal of gardeners-to make great soil; which in turn will hopefully make great plants. Rubber mulch surely has its uses in a tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-64256787811673958532009-06-19T18:30:52.195-05:002009-06-19T18:30:52.195-05:00I have a question does anyone here have a problem ...I have a question does anyone here have a problem with using plastic planters, synthetic weed control fabric, plastic digging utensils, and treated lumber around there flower beds?<br />All of the items I just mentioned have a much larger potential to leach toxins, heavy metals, and carcinogenic compounds into the soil then tire chips. If it were true that <br />tire rubber leached so much toxic Joe Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-51280629065025807562009-06-06T20:37:24.433-05:002009-06-06T20:37:24.433-05:00Good Evening everyone! Some really great chatting ...Good Evening everyone! Some really great chatting on the tires being used for mulch. I do like the idea of a walkway or jogging surface by Pomon! If we ever make pathways in the front woods, this may be an idea for us but still not sure as it may harm the wild flowers in the woods. But something to think about though...<br /><br />The rains passed us by today so we were able to knock out a lot ofSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-23686457710556140862009-06-06T18:59:34.229-05:002009-06-06T18:59:34.229-05:00I've seen the rubber mulch with different colo...I've seen the rubber mulch with different color to match the landscape design; personally I think it is too artificial and bad for the environment.vuejardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00605616314579951065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-75566497593181056112009-06-06T16:53:14.723-05:002009-06-06T16:53:14.723-05:00Interesting idea; I'm with the general consens...Interesting idea; I'm with the general consensus that this looks great for a play area but maybe not something I'd want to put in a garden until further notice. Maybe another use for these bits of tires could be walkways, esp. for people who jog: bouncier surface = less damage to joints and feet.Pomonhttp://www.tulipsinthewoods.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-35835274050231406282009-06-06T16:32:48.511-05:002009-06-06T16:32:48.511-05:00Hi again Skeeter,
I think anything with petroleum ...Hi again Skeeter,<br />I think anything with petroleum in it could be harmful to plants. I'm glad they are using the old tires for something besides being tossed anywhere. Sometimes they just burn them. Boy, what a black smoke that is being put into our air. We are being charged a disposal fee for each tire. Playgrounds I admit are safer with the old tire versus wood chips. Splinters, ouch. Ilolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-44859543791281889132009-06-06T13:34:29.795-05:002009-06-06T13:34:29.795-05:00The idea of it not breaking down sounds great, but...The idea of it not breaking down sounds great, but organic mulch adds nutrients to the soil in the process. I would leave that kind of mulch for playgrounds. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-21305149966640993002009-06-06T11:36:01.147-05:002009-06-06T11:36:01.147-05:00Thanks for the report on this mulch...I use soil c...Thanks for the report on this mulch...I use soil conditioner, (finely ground pine bark) because it breaks down so quickly in the south to improve the soil. Rubber mulch might be perfect for commercial application, but not for most of us!<br /><br />They are recycling tires into a good looking faux slate roof...maybe they should stick with that! <br /><br />GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29643683983053221772009-06-06T11:35:06.691-05:002009-06-06T11:35:06.691-05:00I have heard of it, but it wouldn't look very ...I have heard of it, but it wouldn't look very natural. I don't think I would use it, but at least they're attempting to recycle.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-70501399643245020612009-06-06T10:07:30.181-05:002009-06-06T10:07:30.181-05:00Hi Skeeter, I haven't heard about this type of...Hi Skeeter, I haven't heard about this type of mulch before but it's always interesting to learn something new. Personally I'd never use it even if it came dirt cheap:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-91312324377203483212009-06-06T10:00:01.956-05:002009-06-06T10:00:01.956-05:00I am all for recycling but I would not use it as m...I am all for recycling but I would not use it as mulch. For the time being it must be okay but I just wonder what the long term effect to the plants and the ground will be. I would however like to try and grow potatoes in some as I ran out of garden space and am now trying to find some old tires. Would'nt you know we had a mess of them and took them to the recycling center just last summerJean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-42717205796167058182009-06-06T09:56:06.316-05:002009-06-06T09:56:06.316-05:00Good Morning everyone! We are running late as we s...Good Morning everyone! We are running late as we slept in today! We have a long list of "To Do" in the yard today so must keep this short....<br /><br />I am finding your comments on this tire mulch interesting. I just do not believe it would be good in a flower garden. I do recall all the plants in the mulched are of SC only being bushes and no blooming type plants so maybe that has a Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-39840198446094339132009-06-06T09:53:16.329-05:002009-06-06T09:53:16.329-05:00I'd definitely avoid the rubber mulch in your ...I'd definitely avoid the rubber mulch in your garden, Skeeter. But it is great in places like playgrounds. My son just dug up all the wood mulch around his kids' play structure and gave it to me--yeah, free mulch!! He replaced it with the rubber mulch--much softer for the kids and he won't have to replace it each year.<br />It's definitely a great way to recycle old tires.<br />Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-36511133006174079252009-06-06T09:45:26.689-05:002009-06-06T09:45:26.689-05:00I read the opposite about the chemicals from the t...I read the opposite about the chemicals from the tires, it took me a while but I found info on a college blog from a professor who cited a state study. The chemicals don't really leach, otherwise our roadways would be dramaticly harmed with the amount of cars and heated friction. But, he did say if anyone was leary not to use it as , containment/mulch. I personally would like it around my Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-47230611988651765682009-06-06T09:18:00.373-05:002009-06-06T09:18:00.373-05:00I think tires can be recycled into new tires fairl...I think tires can be recycled into new tires fairly easily... I'm personally a little leery of the mulch, but I do applaud any recycling efforts. (Clap, clap.)Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-49394935108696009272009-06-06T07:31:42.980-05:002009-06-06T07:31:42.980-05:00You know how some people plant potatoes in a tire?...You know how some people plant potatoes in a tire? I was going to try that. When I researched it there were warnings that the toxins from the tires could get into the potatoes, therefore not really safe thing to do. Exactly how would they remove all of the chemicals in a rubber tire for mulch without totally recycling them? Just a thought.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061146166736270529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-42875788946411366582009-06-06T07:27:31.913-05:002009-06-06T07:27:31.913-05:00Good morning all! That is very educational. I thin...Good morning all! That is very educational. I think it great the state is recycling those 'illegally' dumped tires (what are people thinking??) into something useful-I suppose. I would not use this in my garden but! I think it would be okay for a play area maybe? I've seen it marketed that way. I think the SC folks must know this is not the best type of mulch to use in gardening, but tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-55064674390026592202009-06-06T07:26:20.672-05:002009-06-06T07:26:20.672-05:00Hi Skeeter, Apparently we in Virginia pay a fee wh...Hi Skeeter, Apparently we in Virginia pay a fee when we buy tires for disposal. Not sure whether they make mulch. Like Les said, maybe around playground areas -- but I bet there are toxins that aren't the healthiest to have where small children play.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-81993346822732207632009-06-06T06:46:45.870-05:002009-06-06T06:46:45.870-05:00Hi Skeeter, interesting concept but I think it wou...Hi Skeeter, interesting concept but I think it would be good on a playground as mentioned. I do wonder if it would keep the weeds down? I don't know it just would seem like it might suffocate plants?? Very busy day yesterday --missed you gals! Welcome back Tina! Sounds like your trip went well --no road trips for us yet. I would like a small day trip though:) Fishing tournament for the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-18771090476571379642009-06-06T06:05:42.498-05:002009-06-06T06:05:42.498-05:00Hi There Skeeter .. I would not use this type of m...Hi There Skeeter .. I would not use this type of mulch either .. I want what I use to eventually break down for the good of the soil .... cedar mulch that has been organically colour to black which eventually turns gray .. but it breaks down in any case .. <br />There must be other ways of recycling tires than this right ? LOLCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-53913342445707213752009-06-06T05:49:24.154-05:002009-06-06T05:49:24.154-05:00Good Morning Everyone,
I hope all had a very restf...Good Morning Everyone,<br />I hope all had a very restful night.<br />Skeeter I have heard of this type mulch but have not used it myself. I too have wondered about the composition of the tires as to the effect on plant material. Also I have thought about how one would replace a plant with this type mulch. I know it could be raked back but I fear some of it would be in the soil not on it. lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-14164935431097276712009-06-06T05:44:12.752-05:002009-06-06T05:44:12.752-05:00Stick with your pine straw. As it decomposes it w...Stick with your pine straw. As it decomposes it will feed the soil, plus it looks good and is probably free for you. The tires will decompose... well never! I can't think it would be that much different than throwing chopped up trash on your garden. One application where it might work would be in playgrounds, that is if it is safe and there are no little bits of metal sticking out.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.com