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1.5 cu. ft. Bagged Black Wood Mulch

  • Earthgro Black Wood Mulch year-long color with Color Advantage
  • 3-in. layer helps prevent weeds by blocking growth and sunlight
  • Helps conserve soil moisture
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Product Details

Earthgro by Scotts Mulch uses Scotts Color Advantage to provide year-long color! Made from forest products, Earthgro Mulch helps conserve soil moisture, moderate soil temperature and prevent weeds naturally by blocking growth and access to sunlight when applied at a 3-in. depth. For longest color, keep mulch dry for 24 hours after application. To optimize color, it is recommended to turn or rake the top 1" of mulch every 3-4 months.
  • Color Advantage helps maintain color for up to 12 months
  • Helps beautify landscapes while deterring weeds by blocking growth and access to sunlight when applied at a 3-inch depth
  • Shredded mulch beautifies landscape areas, and the wood composition helps conserve soil moisture and moderate temperature
  • For best results, keep mulch dry for 24 hours after application, and turn or rake the top 1" of mulch every 3-4 months
  • Available in 3 colors: brown, red and black
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Specifications

Coverage Area at 3 In. (sq. ft.): 6 sq ft

Dimensions

Coverage Area at 3 In. (sq. ft.)6 sq ft

Details

Bag Capacity/Dry Volume (cu. ft.)1.5 cu ftBag Weight (lb.)41.2 lb
Color FamilyBlackIntended UseGarden
MaterialWoodMulch TypeShredded

Warranty / Certifications

Mulch and Soil Council CertifiedYes
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Questions & Answers

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Q:it isnt that black. can i add more colorant to it and what is the recommended colorant
by|Sep 22, 2023
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A:  We are sorry the Earthgro Black Mulch is not as you expected. We do not have a colorant that you can use.

by|Sep 25, 2023
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    Q:I have 34,848 ft. How many bags of mulch do I need?
    by|Aug 4, 2023
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    A:  Thank you for your interest in our products! It would take 1,089 bags of 1.5 cu qt to cover 34,848 sq ft at a depth of one inch.

    by|Aug 5, 2023
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      Q:How much does the bag weigh?
      by|Jul 26, 2023
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      A:  Weight of Scotts Earthgro 1.5 cu. ft. Bagged Black Wood Mulch will vary due to the moisture content when bagged and where it is stored at the retailer.

      by|Aug 1, 2023
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        Q:Is it treated with harmful chemicals
        by|Jul 7, 2023
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        A:  Earthgro Black Mulch is not treated with insecticides or herbicides. The wood used in this mulch is natural forest products that are by-products of the timber industry. The materials include discarded branches, bark removed before boards or cut and potentially poorly cut boards that have to be discarded at the mill. Mulch colorants are water-based coatings made with pigments, man made additives and polymers that are commonly used by many other industries. For example the pigments are used in cosmetics and many of the additives are used in personal care products. The colorants are non-toxic and will not cause harm to your plants.

        by|Oct 28, 2023
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          Customer Reviews

          4.1 out of 5
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          This covered more area than I expected which was a nice surprise. Definitely wearing gloves to spread it next time, but my hands didn't stain just took some significant scrubbing.
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            This Earthgro Black Wood Mulch is what I use to plant my bushes and trees!
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              We were very satisfied with the mulch we purchased! The color and quality of the mulch was perfect! It makes our flower beds look amazing!
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              • Verified Purchase
              Purchased 150 bags. 27 of them had white fungus growing on them. Around 8 had bits of garbage (bottle caps, plastic, tubing, etc.) Many were half full of sawdust and too much moisture. Overall the product was good. But yeah, don't like paying for dust.
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              Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesAug 3, 2023
              We're sorry you were disappointed. We would like to understand more about your experience and what we can do better. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 877-220-3089. Scotts
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              Once oxygen hits it after opening - it fades to brown FAST
              Very disappointed by this product - the black color fades within a week or two, even the mulch that is in the shade has faded to a brown color. To the point where I thought I just spread it too thin and the old mulch was showing through. I bought more to lay down a thicker layer, which obviously didn’t help. The first picture was taken on July 13 right after the mulch was laid, you can see the dirt and old mulch on the edges, where I need to install garden fencing and then I will lay more bags of mulch to cover that edge up to the fencing. The bottom picture was taken July 28.
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                Lost color with first rain.
                It looked good when I applied it last night but the color washed out overnight with moderate rain. I will not be purchasing this product again. Fortunately I only purchased 2 bags to try it out before completely covering my beds with the product.
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                Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesJul 22, 2023
                We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro By Scotts Black Mulch and appreciate your feedback.

                For best results, it should be applied when rain is not expected for 24 48 hours and area should not be watered for 24 hours after application to allow the mulch the fully dry which helps to set the colorant. The loss of colorant is usually isolated to the top 1-2 inches of the mulch. We recommend raking the mulch to turn over the top 1-2 inches.

                We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 877-220-3089 if we can further assist. Scotts
                  Beware: Product quality is inconsistent bag to bag
                  I purchased 35 bags of Scotts Earthgro Black mulch. 25 bags were nicely shredded & a nice color out of the bag. The other 10 bags were a surprise when I opened them. The mulch was roughly chopped chunks of wood - a very different texture from the other bags. I am very unhappy with the result - my flower beds look terrible because the mulch quality is so inconsistent from bag to bag. My recommendation is to open the bags before you buy them to ensure you go home with all the same style of mulch.
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                  Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesJul 14, 2023
                  We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro By Scotts Black Mulch and appreciate your feedback.
                  In extremely rare instances bags of product may be produced at two different plants. This can account for slight differences in color or composition texture. Different batches can also have varying textures and color based on the various materials available.
                  We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 877-220-3089 if we can further assist. Scotts
                    They are easy to pick up and put where you need to put them. I am a 100 lb women. So. They are colored well. They made my yard look nice. They definitely do not cover as much as you want, but really nice looking. I got the black color. Loved it. Thanks
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    I’m done with Scotts
                    I bought close to 100 bags of black mulch to do client’s house and my own. After just two days once the mulch dried out in the sun, they lost all the color. They are basically grey now. And when I did my own lawn I got the same result. But when I did my own yard, it rain 5 hours later and they all turned grey also. Some of the pieces were varnish furnitures. I’m done using Scotts. Will spend little more money and get the real stuff from landscaping company from now on.
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                    Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesSep 7, 2023
                    We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro By Scotts Black Mulch and appreciate your feedback.

                    This is not the quality of product we intend to produce. Every effort is made to screen out debris, including larger or otherwise improper pieces of wood. It is possible that the screens were damaged and not noticed, allowing some debris into the bagged product.

                    One factor that can cause the color to fade prematurely is rain, especially around the time the mulch is spread. For best results, the mulch should be applied when rain is not expected for 24-48 hours and you should not water the area for 24 hours after applying to allow the mulch to fully dry, which helps to set the colorant.

                    We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 877-220-3089 if we can further assist. Scotts
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                      No color
                      After first rain the black color turned to drown. You can see non colored wood chips. I called Scott's and got a refund.
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                      Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesSep 7, 2023
                      Thank you for your feedback. If there is anything further we can do to help you have a 5-star experience, please contact our Consumer Services team at 877-220-3089 for assistance. Scotts
                      • Verified Purchase
                      1 found this review helpful
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