| |
Rubberific
Mulch |
NuPlay |
Wood Mulch |
Decorative Stone |
| Amount Required to Cover 400 Sq. Ft. at Recommended Depth |
1 Box
(1-1/2" Depth) |
1.8 Boxes
(2" Depth) |
4 Cubic Yards
(3" Depth) |
2 Ton
(3" Depth) |
| Expected Annual Replacement |
0% |
0% |
50% to 100% |
20% to 30% |
| Compacts into Soil |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| Resists Wash Out |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
| Underlayment Needed to Prevent Weed Growth |
NO* |
NO* |
YES |
YES |
| Allows Weed to Grow Above Underlayment |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| Meets Non-Flammability Standards |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
| Deters Mold, Algae & Fungus Growth |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Attracts Animals & Insects |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| Upfront Cost |
$$$ |
$$ |
$ |
$$$ |
| Cost over Time |
$ |
$ |
$$$$$$$$$ |
$$$$$$$$ |
