The all-natural blend of hardwood and cedar mulches is dyed a rich red color with carbon-based, non-toxic dye that is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. The mulch is also Mulch and Soil Council Certified to help assure a high-quality product.

Description. Red dyed mulch is color enhanced with natural colorants and safe for people, plants & pets. It is also naturally composted to be weed, seed, and insect free. 2 cubic foot bags are available.

This dyed wood mulch does not break down to enrich the soil as good mulch should. Instead, it leaches the dye along with the possible contaminants (chromium, copper, arsenic, and others) into the soil harming or even killing beneficial soil bacteria, insects, earthworms, and sometimes the plants themselves.

Vigoro Premium Wood Mulch But thanks to the brand's "12-month color guarantee," Vigoro says the color shouldn't fade in that length of time. However, like all wood mulch, it breaks down over time, and like all colorized mulch, it will fade over time.

Dyed Mulch Can Be Safe to Use, Depending on Source of Wood Dyes used in making colored mulch have three different origins, and all three are harmless: Red mulch is dyed with iron oxide.

two years With proper care, red mulch can last up to two years before it needs to be replaced. So if you're looking for a long-lasting and beautiful way to enhance your flower beds, consider adding some red mulch.

As premium mulch decomposes, it actually introduces additional nutrients into the soil, which your lawn and plants can then absorb and utilize for better growth. Lesser mulches often decompose too quickly, too slowly, or not at all, meaning only premium mulch can give your lawn and gardens a boost in nutrition.

With a little raking, this double-ground mulch will retain its color and texture for up to 18 months (depending on weather conditions and exposure). To minimize fading of color-enhanced mulches, do not spread in the rain or when rain is forecasted within 48 hours of application.

With a little raking, this double-ground mulch will retain its color and texture for up to 18 months (depending on weather conditions and exposure). To minimize fading of color-enhanced mulches, do not spread in the rain or when rain is forecasted within 48 hours of application.

Mulch should be replenished or replaced as you start to see signs of decomposition, soil erosion and discoloration. And you'll mostly likely need to remove and replace all mulch after 5-6 years.

Mulch color can fade over time, too. You can keep your mulch looking fresh and protect your plants by replacing it annually. When you're replacing or adding mulch to your landscape, it's important not to add too much. It is best to maintain 2-3 inches of mulch in your planting beds.

10 Best Organic Mulches for Your Yard

• Compost.
• Tree bark.
• Wood chips.
• Leaves.
• Grass clippings.
• Pine needles.
• Straw.
• Aged sawdust.

There are several products that should never be used as mulch: sawdust, wood shavings and un-aged wood chips.

So, should you remove old mulch? Expert green thumbs contend that getting rid of last year's mulch is completely unnecessary. Mulch gradually breaks down, adding beneficial nutrients and other organic matter to the soil. Removing pre-existing mulch every year only ends up to be extra work and a needless expense.

Prevents Weeds Mulch does a lot more for your garden than just provide soil moisture. Mulch can also help stop weeds from growing. Red mulch can deter weeds from sprouting and can help kill existing weeds by covering them and blocking sunlight. Weeds can compete with the plants in your garden and ruin your clean look.

Though it is designed to fade less than other mulches, it might fade slightly over the growing season. Raking and turning the mulch every 3 or 4 months will help it keep its rich Rosewood red color.