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This Is Why I NEVER Use Colored Mulch!



In today’s 2 minute garden tip, I share why I NEVER use colored mulch in my yard and garden. Dyed mulches are very popular due to their attractive look, longevity and low price, but I wouldn’t use them if they were FREE! The risks of using colored mulches in your yard and garden just aren’t worth it!

I believe colored mulch products are the worst mulch products for your garden and landscaping. Most colored mulches are made from recycled wood products that may contain toxins and chemicals that can harm your soil. This low quality trash wood breaks down slowly and can rob nutrients from your soil, diminishing its health.

If you’ve ever asked, “How is colored mulch made?”, check out this article [Is Colored Mulch Bad For The Environment?]: https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/hort/2019/05/17/is-colored-mulch-bad-for-the-environment/

If you have questions about using dyed mulch and why they’re the worst mulches for your garden and landscaping, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and “garden hacks” like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and “how to” garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below!

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12 Comments

  1. Julie Horney

    While I generally agree, we are grateful to have access to an Amish lumbermill that shreds and dyes their own mulch. It's hardwood processed with vegetable-based dyes. I still prefer Gardenstraw, leaves, and homemade compost in raised veg and herb beds.

  2. Maria P.

    I only use it for my walkways just because is cheaper than anything around. If I leave the walkways uncovered I'll never stop pulling weeds. If you have a better alternative, I'll consider it. Hugs for Dale🤗💜🐕🍀🌻🦋

  4. Guy H.

    We’ve started using bedding shavings and they’ve worked out well. Once you water them down a bit they seldom get blown away.

  6. Random Person on the internet

    I have trouble finding straw, but that and leaf mold works best for me. I bought a colored one once because I literally had no other options…it smelled like kerosene for weeks.

  7. Mike R

    I’ve never thought that colored much was good for anything but I never knew how bad it really can be. Thanks for the info!!

  9. Valorie Griego

    I've never been attracted to the colored mulch because they are so unnatural. I certainly want look there way now.🤔

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