Glass is an eco-friendly product that is quite versatile. It can be recycled multiple times as one glass bottle is reused for other products. This gives glass the opportunity to take on new life, and rather than sit in a landfill for generations, recycled glass can cut down on the effects of manufacturing new products.
One of the ways in which you can recycle glass bottles is by using them for landscaping mulch. Yes, glass can be used to beautify your property and bring color to your yard. Whether you want to use just a small amount to add a sparkle to your lawn or large quantities for incredible color, tumbled glass provides a great landscaping look.
What is Tumbled Glass Landscaping?
Tumbled glass mulch is created from glass bottles, old windows, and other glass items. Glass doesn’t break down in landfills. It remains in its form for years to come and takes up space. Therefore, one of the chief reasons for turning glass into mulch is to eliminate glass waste.
The tumbled glass can be purchased in various shades. The most common colors are clear, amber, green, and blue. The mulch comes in different sizes allowing you to use it in a variety of spaces and landscaped areas.
You will notice the tumbled glass looks like pebbles. During the tumbling process the broken pieces of glass have had their edges rounded. The pieces are not perfect or identical looking. This gives the tumbled glass landscaping area a natural look.
Where to Use Tumbled Glass Landscaping?
Glass mulch offers sparkle to your lawn or garden. It gives the landscaped area the chance to stand out. One way in which gardeners use glass mulch is to add it to potted plants. You can use a small amount with potted plants to add a new dimension and color.
It isn’t just potted plants gardeners are using glass mulch with. Many gardeners are now using large quantities of tumbled glass to cover sizeable areas of their lawns and gardens. This makes the landscaped area low maintenance and manageable.
Due to the rising popularity of tumbled glass landscaping, gardeners are using it in a variety of ways. It can be used as part of a garden waterfall or around small trees. Regardless of how you use it, tumbled glass offers you a unique look.
Why Use Tumbled Glass Landscaping?
So, why should you use tumbled glass landscaping in your garden or lawn? There are several benefits to using it.
- Creativity – One of the most important reasons is it can be used in multiple ways. This allows you to be creative. You can enhance your property and be artistic at the same time. Your imagination can run wild with tumbled glass, and if you can conceive, you might be able to create it.
- Low maintenance – Tumbled glass landscaping is low maintenance. Once it is in place, you can leave it until you want to alter it. Tumbled glass can be used in flower beds, as a border, in decorative ponds, around small trees and bushes, and in larger sections of a yard.
- Versatile – Glass mulch is versatile. It can be used in any environment and soil – although it is best used in sandy and rocky soils. The mulch itself can be relatively cheap. Some recycling centers give out tumbled glass mulch for free once they break down glass bottles. Of course, you can also go to your favorite lawn and garden center and find it there as well. You may have more color and size options.
What Should You Know Before Using Tumbled Glass Mulch?
While there are some great reasons to use tumbled glass for landscaping, you should consider a few factors.
- Glass cleaning – While the glass mulch can be low maintenance, it still needs to be cleaned to keep its vibrant colors. If you want the glass to sparkle and shine, then you will need to wash it. The good news is you can simply hose down the glass mulch to clean it off.
- Price – Some recycling centers will give glass mulch away for free. However, glass mulch can be expensive. You may want to use it in small areas or sparingly at first before buying a large amount for your garden.
- Plants and glass – Tumbled glass can cause the landscaped area to hold in heat. Not all plants can live in an area using tumbled glass landscaping. You may have to pair certain plants with the glass mulch.
Tumbled glass mulch offers a unique, creative element to your lawn and garden. It can give your home an exciting look that isn’t provided by wood or rubber mulch. Glass mulch allows you to add color and an artistic feel to your property, and it brings a certain curb appeal to your outside space.
Are you ready to explore tumbled glass or other creative ways to brighten up your landscaping?Contact Evergreen Landscaping today!