Rubber Bark's tables and benches help community project

We just received word from Leadership Fresno that it has used Rubber Bark's tables and benches for their community garden project! Here is an excerpt about their unusual path to the project last month.

"This Saturday, the Al Radka Community Garden in Southeast Fresno will receive a much needed make-over with supplies coming from a very unlikely source— Illegal marijuana farms. The donation of thousands of yards of irrigation equipment and gardening tools is a result of a partnership between Fresno Metro Ministry and Leadership Fresno Class 27’s community service project."


Below are some of the photos of the project with Rubber Bark's tables and benches.

Benches and tables, oh my!

We are so in the mood for summer (have you read our posts lately!) and that means revamping the yard for more outdoor activities! Here is a press release that was recently sent out about Rubber Bark's fabulous picnic tables and benches. And as always, they are made of 100 percent recycled materials and are made to last! 

With summer approaching most homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts are looking to their yards and recreation areas on what improvements need to be made. Most outdoor furnishings took a beating from this year’s unseasonably cold and rainy winter and spring, so it’s may be time to replace those tattered tables and chairs with a durable picnic table made of recycled rubber and plastic.

The trend this year for outdoor spaces, along with accent lighting, is eco-friendly chic. Rubber Bark™ prides itself on its environmentally friendly products and the company strives to be as eco-conscious as possible. According to CalRecycle, the government agency in charge of overseeing recycling for the state of California, there are over 40 million tires generated for reuse each year. Rubber Bark™ takes a big bite out of that number, with over 4 million tires recycled and reused through the company annually.

Just in time for Memorial Day, Rubber Bark’s tables and benches require 85 percent less maintenance that benches and tables made of wood and are meant to last for over a decade.

“Our benches and tables are solidly build in order for generations of families to enjoy,” said CEO of Rubber Bark™ Jana Nairn. “They are heavy, so you don’t have to worry about theft, and they are comfortable to boot.” 

Never requiring staining or preservatives, Rubber Bark’s tables and benches can be used for those afternoon barbecues, outdoor kid projects, weekend get-togethers, and are great front porch or back patio pieces.

Playground safety for the summer

With summer fast approaching, it's important to remember the little ones that will be out of school, and for the most part, outside all day. Communities, schools and parents have made great strides in making playgrounds a safer place for kids to be kids, however there are still general safety rules that everyone should know and follow.

 One of the suggestions Consumer Reports gives when addressing playground safety includes having a comfortable, durable padding for kids to land on in case of a fall. And what does Consumer Reports recommend for ground cover around playground equipment? You guessed it, rubber mulch! Rubber Bark™ is flexible enough to lessen the impact of a fall, yet heavy enough to stay in place during harsh weather conditions.

So get ready for summer, go out and enjoy the playground.

Wanna avoid pests this summer?

Than Rubber Bark™ is the perfect answer to a picture-perfect garden or lawn. But don't take our word for it (although really you should, c'mon we're the experts!), a recent news spot from a Washington D.C. radio station discusses the versatility of different mulches. 

Rubber Bark™ is not only a long-lasting alternative to wood mulch, but also as a better option for fighting termites, stink bugs and other critters that like to invade and snack on precious plants and other materials.  Here's a quote: 

"As I've been stressing for more than a decade, "mulch" does NOT mean "wood."

We agree!  

wood mulch is these critters'  Thanksgiving

Rubber Bark™ by the pool, in time for summer

Like peaches and cream, or BBQ on a sunny day, Rubber Bark™ and pools are a great fit, especially for a summer landscaping project. Case in point: Paul's backyard is a perfect blend of pool side fun and chic landscaping, including Rubber Bark™.  Here is Paul's backyard concept and opinion on Rubber Bark™. 

"One of the nicest things about Rubber Bark™ is that it does not stick to wet feet. I have seven grandchildren who are always stepping on the Rubber Bark™ after getting out of the pool and the Rubber Bark™ never sticks to their wet feet. If I had used wood chips not only would the pool be filled with wood bark, we would have had a lot of splinters to remove from little feet.

In the over three years of having this product we have only had at most three or four pieces of the bark in the pool. My gardener blows the leaves off the Rubber Bark™ and even then we have no Rubber Bark™ in the pool. I have moved the product to install some lights and the soil was moist under the Rubber Bark™.

I installed the Rubber Bark™ directly onto the ground and have only had a couple of weeds pop through where the Rubber Bark™ is thin. I have just ordered another pallet to increase the thickness in the a few areas that are thin, which should solve the weed problem. The blue ground cover is recycled glass, which has three high intensity LED up-lights shining through the glass."

Great ideas Paul. Thanks so much for sharing. Below is a picture of Paul's beautiful pool area. 

Redwood Rubber Bark™ used in a pool area