Does anybody know how to dye mulch?
Question:I add mulch every year to my flower beds. There is enough mulch on them, but the new mulch looks so nice. If I could dye what was there I wouldn't have to buy new every year. I thought about using red food coloring and water, but I figured that would just wash off with the first rain. Any suggestions?
Answers:
Yuppers! "Mulch Magic". You spray it on with a tank sprayer( the green things you pump and spray Roundup with). Wear gloves or you'll look like you have VERY tan hands. And I have my crews mix a little less than they say (more concentrated, that is).Watch the house, walks, etc.
Dont add new mulch every year, just buy enough to cover the old mulch therefore making it look fresh.
I don't remember the brand name, but I saw a cool product on I Want That!, which airs on either DISC, TLC, DIY or HGTV.
Its mulch made out of recycled tires! Its awesome, comes in many colors, looks like the real thing, doesn't lose its color over time or degrade and doesn't attract bugs. Its also eco friendly since its made out of old tires that have been shredded and dyed. Its a bit more expensive then regular mulch, but its cheaper in the long run since you don't have to replace it yearly.
Ok, I went hunting and found a link to the product
http://marketplace.hgtv.com/product.aspx...
http://www.permalife.com/mulchproducts.a...
I think its better than using chemicals to dye the mulch you have and probably a bit easier, too. The Permalife link has many more options available including a softer mulch for a play area, if you have kids, pets or just like something softer on your feet.
commercially they use an oxide powder added to the mulch while it's in a tumbler
Why on earth would anyone want to color the earth between the plants? Just have other, low-staying perennial evergreen plants occupy that space. Looks better, is cheaper, and for sure much better for nature and environment!
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