MULCH
MULCH IN Natural hardwood, BLACK,
BROWN
and RED
Application Tips:
For maximum benefit of your colored mulch, please observe these guidelines:
Dump Bulk Mulch Onto a Tarp: Freshly produced mulches may be subject to colorant wash-off, particularly when exposed to heavy rains. The colorant that washes off can stain driveways or yards. It is recommended that bulk mulches be placed on tarpaulin to avoid any discoloration to the ground surface.
Wet Surface Before and After: If no tarpaulin is available, we recommend you wet down the driveway or lawn before dumping the mulch and wash the surface off with soap and water after applying the mulch if there is any visible residue.
Avoid Rainy Days: Try to schedule your delivery and application on a day when heavy rains are not expected.
Wear Old Clothing: Wear long sleeves and gloves during application of the mulch.
Turn The Mulch Over Once: At mid-season, turn the mulch over with a rake to expose a different side to the sun and elements. This will freshen up the look of the mulch without requiring additional materials.
Termite Resistant
No mulch can say it is 100% averse to termites but we feel we have a leg up on the competition. Our recycled wood is primarily "heartwood" or comes from the center of trees which are the byproduct of sawmills. Based on studies from both Auburn University and the University of Florida termites do not like "heartwood" due to certain acids harbored there. Therefore, these studies show our mulch to be just as good as cypress mulch when it comes to termite resistance.
Color Lasts For One Full Season
The biggest selling point of this product is its color retaining capacity. Mulches colored with Heartland Enriched Colorants don't just look great when they are spread in the spring - they hold their rich, eye-catching color from spring to fall. The colorants used are highly resistant to UV fading from exposure to the sun and do not wash off in the elements. The wood itself will deteriorate before the color stops adhering to the fiber.
Beneficial to Plants
Our color-enriched mulches provide many of the same benefits as regular bark mulches. They allow rain water to get to the soil below, while helping to prevent water loss due to evaporation during dry weather. In addition, color-enriched mulches deter weed growth and benefit the plants root system by helping to maintain a moderate soil temperature.