Friday, December 12, 2014

Why Recycled Glass For Landscaping Is Fast Increasing In Popularity

By Lucia Weeks


Many homeowners are looking for ways to enhance the aesthetic appeal of their outdoor spaces without significantly increasing the amount of work they have to perform. Recycled glass for landscaping is fast becoming a popular yard addition. These products are eye-catching and good for the environment.

In many areas, prolonged drought conditions have made it difficult, if not impossible for people to maintain traditional lawns. In order to conserve water, people have been installing native plants that are capable of thriving in the natural climate without regular watering. This limits maintenance, keeps water costs low and ensures that landscaped areas are taking a minimal toll on resources.

Adding recycled glass mulch is a great strategy for complimenting natural plant designs. There are rocks in all shapes, sizes and colors. It is possible to create an outdoor feature that looks just like a river or pool by using blue much. Shoppers can search for violet, green and brown options as well. There are many different options to choose from.

There are many benefits that people can gain after having place these products atop loose soil in their outdoor areas. For instance, they can control erosion. Without grass, the wind can kick up a considerable amount of dust into the air. Mulch helps to keep the topmost layer of soil in place and this ensures that the property and all structures that are on it do not get covered in dust. Siding and stucco can be kept clean as can the air in the surrounding area.

People call this closing the loop. Even if you regularly turn your glass items into recycling companies, this by itself will not limit your environmental impact. After recycled materials are processed, it is necessary to consume the products that these efforts have produced.

The glass that is used in this mulch undergoes a process known as tumbling. This is somewhat like the natural process that occurs when glass bottles or jagged pieces get caught up in waves at the beach. After a considerable amount of tumbling, all sharp and jagged edges will have been eroded away to create a smooth, safe surface.

A lot of people are using these in decorative gardens. When placing this mulch around plants, it can be very good at regulating soil temperatures. This is ideal in areas of weather extremes and in places in which drought is a problem. Other homeowners have opted to create far larger landscaping designs, such as the use of blue mulch to create the illusion of a river or oasis.

The limited amount of maintenance that these products requires is a major draw for many homeowners. Once this mulch is put in place, there is not need to give it any special care. Given its ability to regulate soil temperature in garden areas, it is also capable of limiting most plant care. Whether using it in a rooftop garden or as part of a massive yard design, the impact on the environment will be minimal but the natural aesthetics will be outstanding.




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