I had recently put down cocoa brown mulch to try it (I usually use red ). I was unhappy with the brown color and was not sure if the red dye would color over dark. Applying sierra red slows the decomposition of the mulch. For bestadd colorant to water and apply with a backpack sprayer. Cheaper than re-mulching.
Red dye used in modern mulches is made from iron oxide, a material deemed safe for use around pets and humans. Jul Origin of Dyed Mulch.
Dyed mulches (black, red, green and other colors) are usually (with few exceptions) made up of recycled wood waste. Jan Red mulch is dyed with iron oxide. This is a compound of iron and oxygen. We are all familiar with the result of this compound oxidizing: We call it.
Apr It can be tempting to pick the perfect color of red, brown, or black dyed mulch for your garden. However, are aware of the problems with dyed. Related: mulch stain, mulch dye.
