One frustrated amateur gardener recently took to TikTok to ask the online community for advice.
@hirubymoon Someone help me with how to get rid of the rubber mulch 😤😤😖🤔 landscapers, gardeners pleaaasssee #garden #landscape #mulch ♬ original sound - Ruby 🤍
In the post, Ruby (@hirubymoon) explains that she has Bermuda grass growing through a layer of landscape fabric and pieces of rubber mulch everywhere.
"I don't know what to do about this," she captioned her video. "Someone help me with how to get rid of the rubber mulch[.]"
Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon problem for people to experience when it comes to rubber mulch and landscape fabric, as Barefoot Lawn Care explained. Many professional and amateur gardeners alike will warn you not to use them. First and foremost, it's not very effective. People will likely waste their hard-earned money on the materials and ultimately be disappointed in the results.
It is also a danger to the environment. For instance, rubber mulch burns in the sun, scorching your plants, and can cause health issues for you and your family. It also leaches toxins into the soil, which could affect other plants and wildlife in the area.
People who are tired of the headaches of maintaining traditional lawns are increasingly turning to rewilding their yards. Filling your yard with native plants comes with a whole host of benefits. First and foremost, it saves you money. Native plants use less water and don't require costly maintenance.
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The environmental benefits are also great and go beyond just conserving water. Many native plants naturally attract pollinators, which are the small birds and insects that keep ecosystems thriving, including our food chain. It is estimated that pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food human beings eat, per the Pollinator Partnership.
For those considering natural lawn possibilities besides rewilding, there are many attractive options. Clover, buffalo grass, and xeriscaping are all great choices. And even a partial lawn replacement can reap incredible rewards.
Commenters on the original post were quick to offer advice on how Ruby could rid herself of the mulch.
One said, "I'm sorry to say it but I think completely digging out is your best solution for long term success. You want to get rid of the old fabric as well."
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Another suggested a tool: "Also an all purpose tool with a seraded [sic] edge maybe? It's gonna be work."
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