- Provides 10% more color than previous Earthgro mulch
- 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, guaranteed. 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-in. 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- in. of mulch every 3-4 months
- Available in 3 colors: brown, red and black
- Return Policy
Specifications
Coverage Area at 3 In. (sq. ft.): 8 sq ft
Questions & Answers
165Questions
Q:What is the dye? I keep seeing people say it's wood so it's safe for vegetables, but it's not wood, it's wood and dye.
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Q:How many bags of mulch do I need to cover 48ft.by 3 ft. by 3in.
by|Oct 21, 2021
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Q:Is this good for use on playgrounds?
by|Oct 18, 2021
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Q:Price for a pallet of 2cu. Ft. Black earthgro mulch delivered
by|Apr 5, 2020
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Jul 17, 2023
Dull Color After One Day
I used this Scott’s product for the first time this year, despite it being the more expensive option. Figured I would get what I paid for. Over three days I laid 65 bags and initially I was very pleased and it had a desirable dark black appearance. But I noticed after each day, the previous days laid areas where very dry and the rich black coloring had changed to a dull dried looking blackish/gray color. It has not rained since I put the mulch down, so that’s not the issue. Very disappointed that the new mulch has a black tint very similar to the old mulch that had been in place for over a year.
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Response from Customer CareJul 17, 2023
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro by Scotts Red Mulch and appreciate your feedback.
For best results, mulch should be applied when rain is not expected for 24-48 hours and should not be watered for at least 24 hours to allow the mulch to fully dry which helps set the colorant. It is recommended to turn the top inch of mulch every 3-4 months for optimum color. Wood material can vary slightly batch to batch and how the wood absorbs the colorant can vary as well. For best color matching results, mix the bags together to even out any color or texture differences before applying. Any color difference will usually dissipate with exposure to sun and rain.
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 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Customer review from ScottsJul 6, 2023
Very disappointing
I bought the 6 bags of the black mulch last Saturday and spread it the same day. It is no longer black but grey after less than a week. I will never buy this product again and will not recommend it to anyone.
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Response from Customer CareJul 9, 2023
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with ColorStay by Scotts Mulch and appreciate your feedback.
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 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Customer review from ScottsJul 6, 2023
0 stars. Didn't hold color and smells terrible
Put on this mulch yesterday. In black. My husband did it while I was not home. The entire yard smells like manure. It's 90 degrees out, and I can't even be outside. It also turned a grey brown as it's drying, in less than 24 hours.
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Response from Customer CareJul 6, 2023
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714.
Customer review from ScottsJul 3, 2023
I just mulched an area of my yard, half with Scott’s and the other half with a different brand (made a quick run to a closer store). The mulch has a pungent odor and attracted hundreds of flies within minutes. Makes this peaceful garden a lot less peaceful…hoping it will resolve itself. If not, I’m not sure how I’ll get rid of all these FLIES!
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Response from Customer CareJul 5, 2023
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Color Stay By Scotts Mulch Blk and appreciate your feedback.
Our soils & mulches are not treated to deter animals and insects as they are natural to the environment. Many insects breed in soils & mulches and animals such as chipmunks burrow in soils. Most of the insects that live in mulches are harmless.
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 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Customer review from ScottsJun 22, 2023
Wildlife Friendly
My need for this mulch is likely quite different than most other consumers. We bought this mulch for an outdoor enclosure for a wildlife rehabilitation center. It is safe for the birds and keeps weeds at bay. Many grateful robins and cardinals!
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Customer review from ScottsJun 17, 2023
Faded within 2 weeks
I bought and spread 50 bags of the black earthgrow mulch 2 weeks ago. It didnt rain within a week of installation and the color already looks like its over a year old. Ive used this mulch every year atleast the past 5 years and ive never had it fade like this before. How to i go about getting my money back since there is a money back guarantee. I still have my receipt and photos of the mulch next to a different brand i got somewhere else that is clearly much more black and hasnt faded.
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Response from Customer CareJun 19, 2023
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro by Scotts Red Mulch and appreciate your feedback.
For best results, mulch should be applied when rain is not expected for 24-48 hours and should not be watered for at least 24 hours to allow the mulch to fully dry which helps set the colorant. It is recommended to turn the top inch of mulch every 3-4 months for optimum color. Wood material can vary slightly batch to batch and how the wood absorbs the colorant can vary as well. For best color matching results, mix the bags together to even out any color or texture differences before applying. Any color difference will usually dissipate with exposure to sun and rain.
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 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Customer review from ScottsJun 15, 2023
DO not trust the color listed on the bags of Mulch
We bought three bags and verified they were all the same color, 1 full bag ended up being black and 2 bags ended up being brown. Very disappointed that they did not match.
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Response from Customer CareJun 16, 2023
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro By Scotts Red Mulch and appreciate your feedback.
This can happen on occasion from residual mulch accidentally left in bagging machine from between bagging different colors. After coloring the mulch is set in piles to cure and piles may have been closer than appropriate or piled where there was some mulch left of a different color. If packaging indicates a different color than what is actually in the bag, please let us know.
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 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Customer review from ScottsJun 10, 2023
Bad guarantee
Purchased 80 bags says color guaranteed all year. Down 1 month and turning brown wood colored
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Response from Customer CareJun 12, 2023
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro by Scotts Red Mulch and appreciate your feedback.
For best results, mulch should be applied when rain is not expected for 24-48 hours and should not be watered for at least 24 hours to allow the mulch to fully dry which helps set the colorant. It is recommended to turn the top inch of mulch every 3-4 months for optimum color. Wood material can vary slightly batch to batch and how the wood absorbs the colorant can vary as well. For best color matching results, mix the bags together to even out any color or texture differences before applying. Any color difference will usually dissipate with exposure to sun and rain.
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 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Customer review from ScottsJun 4, 2023
I am pleased how the product performs.
Last year, first time using EarthGro, did what it described to do. This year I noted some weeds sprouted through the mulch I purchased. I also found construction and miscellaneous debris in two bags. I will continue using EarthGro as it makes my garden look great but better care and inspections need to be made to prevent debris in the bags.
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Customer review from ScottsJun 4, 2023
Colors don't match
I wish I read reviews prior to purchasing. I saw this mulch as a top rated bagged mulch, it was probably a paid review. I bought 15 bags Memorial Day weekend, I just guessed at how much we would we need since we just moved to this house. I was 6 bags short and purchased 8 yesterday just to be safe. This new batch seemed completely different than the previous 15 bags. It had much larger chunks, the color was not saturated black at all. You can clearly see how much lighter and basically brown it is. There's was also more mold in these bags.
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Response from Customer CareJun 6, 2023
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro by Scotts Red Mulch and appreciate your feedback.
For best results, mulch should be applied when rain is not expected for 24-48 hours and should not be watered for at least 24 hours to allow the mulch to fully dry which helps set the colorant. It is recommended to turn the top inch of mulch every 3-4 months for optimum color. Wood material can vary slightly batch to batch and how the wood absorbs the colorant can vary as well. For best color matching results, mix the bags together to even out any color or texture differences before applying. Any color difference will usually dissipate with exposure to sun and rain.
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 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
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