Short answer: yes.
Mulch glue is designed to hold mulch in place, not seal it off. Water still drains through, just like it does with untreated mulch.
Why People Ask This
The concern is understandable.
When people hear the word "glue" they often imagine a hard layer that blocks rain from reaching the soil.
But mulch glue doesn't work like that.
Shabebe Mulch Binder (also called mulch glue) lightly bonds mulch pieces together while leaving the natural spaces between them open.
What Happens When It Rains?
Rain still moves through the mulch and reaches the soil below.
Here's why:
The mulch pieces bond only at their contact points. The gaps between them stay open, allowing water and air to pass through normally.
What changes?
Your mulch stays where you put it.
No washing into walkways.
No bark scattered after storms.
No reshaping the flower bed every time it rains.
What It Does and Doesn't
Shabebe uses a water-based formula. It dries clear, doesn't create a crust, and is Intertek Green Leaf Certified and tested to meet RoHS and REACH standards.
What it does
✅ Holds mulch through rain, wind, and light foot traffic
✅ Lets water and air pass through normally
✅ Works on wood chips, shredded bark, pine straw, and decorative mulch
What it doesn't do
❌ Doesn't seal the surface
❌ Isn't a standalone weed barrier
The Right Size for Your Project
New to mulch glue?
The 27oz ready-to-use spray bottle is the easiest way to start. Just open it, spray, done.
Covering more ground?
The concentrated 1-gallon formula mixes with water and goes further per dollar.
Want the bigger picture? The full Shabebe mulch glue guide covers everything in one place.
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