Built a backyard swing set and researched rubber mulch for about a month. I compared prices, shipping, square footage and everything I'm sure you're doing if you're looking at this review. I checked with Costco, local vendors, Home Depot and no one beat Mulch Direct prices. I first ordered the sample pack that was delivered to my SoCal home within 3 days. Picked a color and ordered the 2000 pound pallet which was on my driveway within 6 days of the order. Delivery was a breeze. FedEx called and scheduled a time for delivery and the mulch was laid down over a weed barrier within a couple of hours. I also ordered the mats. If u have swings or a slide the mulch is gonna move and bunch up and the weed barrier underneath will eventually rip. Putting a mat down is the way to go for under a swing and at the end of a slide.