Ever use black garden mulch?

[castleview]

I prefer dark brown, but it fades in no time and looks blah. Anyone have experience with the black? How long does it take to dry and how does it look?

 

[Tinijocaro]

I used it last year and I still love it. It was pretty dark at first, but I got used to it. Didn't fade much at all from last year to this year.

 

[RUDisney]

That's what we've been using for several years now. It fades a little, but remains dark. I'm waiting for the landscaper to come and remulch for this year. Every day I hope that they're going to show up. I know they'll be coming soon since the awning went up over our deck last week. They are usually pretty close together in doing these jobs.

 

[wdwmom2]

I used it for the first time last year. Didn't know if I would like it, but it really makes your flowers and shrubs stand out!! It looked nice all season long.

 

[castleview]

You're selling me! I was just worried it would dry a gray color. We have A LOT of mulching to do. Wish we still had DH's truck (so does he!), but I have to get the bags instead.

Thanks!

 

[Kae]

You're selling me! I was just worried it would dry a gray color. We have A LOT of mulching to do. Wish we still had DH's truck (so does he!), but I have to get the bags instead.

Thanks!

I would look in your area for a place you can buy in bulk were they will deliver it. I love the look of it but we going with rocks this spring I am tired of re-mulching. I agree it make your flowers & plants stand out & everything look new.

Kae

 

[rainy~daze]

just a warning---do NOT use cocoa bean mulch.
It attracts bugs terribly and it is chocolate, so if dogs eat it they will get sick.

 

[Skatermom23]

I prefer dark brown, but it fades in no time and looks blah. Anyone have experience with the black? How long does it take to dry and how does it look?

We used the black colored stuff from Lowes for many years. I loved the way it offset my plants. It does turn a dark gray color after awhile and we did have problems with mold growing in it! This past year we had some landscaping done by a local nursery and they recommended we stick to the natural shredded hardwood. It is A LOT cheaper and so far NO MOLD!

 

[VAgal76]

Mine is over a year old around our trees and it's faded. We did like the look of it when it was new so we used it on our new plants. Now, I haven't checked for mold....will add to my list of to do's.

 

[golfgal]

I would look in your area for a place you can buy in bulk were they will deliver it. I love the look of it but we going with rocks this spring I am tired of re-mulching. I agree it make your flowers & plants stand out & everything look new.

Kae

I was going to say the same thing, even with the delivery fee it was a LOT less then buying bags. We just put down new mulch last summer--used cedar for our mulch. I don't know if I have ever seen black mulch. I will have to look for it this year.

 

[WDW~Lover]

I to was going to suggest delivery! I work seasonal at Lowe's and have worked in a local wholesale landscape sales.
That is what most do, even with a pick-up, that stuff gets pretty heavy!

 

[maciec]

I have used both the Scott's black mulch in the bag and the dyed black mulch bulk delivery and I love them both! I won't go back to brown. They faded somewhat, but it still looks good!

 

[EverythingDisney]

We always use the black mulch.
At lowes it's $4.48/bag, and doesn't cover a lot of area.
We are paying $37.50 for 1 cu yard, plus a delivery charge.
It's worth it, if you have a big area to mulch, to call a local landscaping co.
to see what the charge is for the mulch to be delivered.

 

[golfgal]

We always use the black mulch.
At lowes it's $4.48/bag, and doesn't cover a lot of area.
We are paying $37.50 for 1 cu yard, plus a delivery charge.
It's worth it, if you have a big area to mulch, to call a local landscaping co.
to see what the charge is for the mulch to be delivered.

We used 2 cu yards for our yard last summer. It would have been well over $300 if we bought it by the bag. We paid $60 for it.

Anyone have pictures of their black mulch?

 

[Jiminy102]

I put black mulch in 3 years ago. I need to remulch but the one area that still has mulch left is still black....it is faded but not that much. I got the stuff from Lowes.

 

[caa1277]

I am trying the Scott's black mulch in the bag this year. They claim a 1 year guarantee for the mulch to not fade. Itis $3.87/bag right now at Lowe's. I probably spent about $40 for all the bags I needed. I can however get a load in my truck for $25. But that mulch fades over the summer. So if the Scott's stays black and doesn't fade, I will use it. However if it does fade, I'll go back to the cheaper mulch.

 

[puffkin]

We get our mulch bulk delivered....much cheaper.

I actually prefer the brown, it just looks nicer with our house....but we get the double dyed brown mulch and it holds up pretty well.

My parents use double dyed black mulch and theres held up pretty well. They just remulched this year after about 3 years.

 

[suzimar57]

we live in a condo complex and the landscapers only use this orange-colored mulch - a brown or black would look so much better, but this is the type they bring....

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I use Cypress Mulch. Being a horticulturist it is healthier for your plants here in Missouri. We have clay soil and cypress mulch helps to lower the PH of the soil & builds organic matter.

Although if I see the Scott's black mulch, I might be tempted to overlay my beds. I have a ton of flowers blooming and black mulch would make it look so much better.

 

[mdsoccermom]

We have a local place that delivers black mulch. It's the only kind we use.