Glass Sand - The New Mulch

Now that summer is here. Many people are working on their yards and gardens. So, today let's take a look at a useful, under the radar mulching material. Glass Sand. This material has many uses and is very environmental friendly.


What is Glass Sand?
Glass Sand is what many recycling centers do with the recycled glass they receive. They take the glass and put it through a grinder and grind it down to the consistance of sand.

Why is this useful?
One of the GREAT features of Glass Sand is that NOTHING grows through it. This is because of the fact that glass is almost pure silica (the glassy substance in sand). Glass sand allows water to flow through it, which means that plant roots still get water.


Mulch Uses:
1) Use around scrubs & trees to retard weed growth, while retaining ground moisture.
2) Can be used under other landscaping materials, like gravel or stone, to eliminate weed
growth. This way you can eliminate the use of harmful chemicals, which is better for the
environment.

This owner had me use it as weed retarder under their decorative gravel. Now, the only place where weeds are a problem is along the edges, between the landscape fabric and the concrete edges.

3) Gives another Decorative alternative that can be added to the Mulches in general.

This yard is using Glass Sand as an alternative to other mulches. It gives his yard a unique look.






Is this expensive?
No, most Recycling Centers give it away. All you need is a truck.


Is it safe?
Yes, the grinding process, generally, leaves smooth edges with beach sand-type texture. In fact, one of my helpers used Glass Sand to fill his son's sand box.