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Customer Reviews for Earthgro 1.5 cu. ft. Black Wood Shredded Bagged Mulch

Internet #311613376

Model #88559180

Store SKU #1004864767

  • Earthgro Black Wood Mulch year-long color with Color Advantage
  • 3-in. layer helps prevent weeds by blocking growth and sunlight
  • 80 bags of mulch equal 1 full pallet

Customer Reviews

  • 4.1
    out of 5,363 reviews
  • 51% recommend this product
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Black is the new gray
About 1/3 or the bags had mulch which had Grey or whitish mulch...almost like the dye did not fully get mixed. And oh yeah, almost each bag had a rock or 2 in it that were the size of a small fist...
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    • Recommended
    Lots of rocks and large chunks
    Bought this a couple years ago. There were a lot of large rocks and big chunks. I thought Scott’s was a good name in lawn and garden care but I won’t be buying their mulch again.
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      1 found this review helpful
      Mulch is not shedded mulch black but brown chips
      Terrible mulch. It isn’t black mulch, it’s little brown chips. A complete waste of money. Embarrassing that a company is selling just a terrible product. There should be a class lawsuit against them.
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        1 found this review helpful
        delivered 25 instead of 30 ordered
        I was 5 bags short on the delivery. Also 3 bags were torn open.
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        Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesApr 22, 2024
        Thank you for your feedback. We recommend you reach out to your local retailer to share your order concerns. Scotts
          • Recommended
          Immediately many bags lost color after 1 watering. Looked dark black when I put down. Next day looked like old mulch. Different bags retained coloring at different rates. Definitely not consistent color advantage. would not pay a premium for Scott again. It has only been a month and all lost most of its black coloring now. It looks like I just took uncolored mulch and put it down in many areas. I ordered online for pick up at store. Got notice it was ready. I went to pick up It was not ready, at first they could not find any black Scott after searching outside with me for a bit, he was able to find bags finally going indoors somewhere and finally met me outside and we loaded it in my car. I ended up being late to dinner planned. I gave a fair customer service rating as the guy at least found me some but, it should never have been told that it was ready.
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          Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesApr 11, 2024
          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 877-220-3089 for assistance. Scotts
          • Verified Purchase
          3 found this review helpful
          Not as dark as I’d like. We chose the black but it comes out as more of a dark brown. My preference is for a finer mix too.
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          • Verified Purchase
          4 found this review helpful
          This looked like bark chip dyed partially black. It did not seem to be mulch.
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          • Verified Purchase
          5 found this review helpful
          Good mulch, with how much it stains whatever it touches, I'm curious how long the color will last. We've had for a month now, so far so good.
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          • Verified Purchase
          Vibrant color that lasts, gradually biodegrades and improves soil quality. Great way to keep my young trees happy!
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          • Verified Purchase
          Bags had a lot of big sticks and chunks of wood !
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          Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesJan 27, 2024
          We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro By Scotts Black Mulch and appreciate your feedback.

          We apologize for this issue. This is not the quality of product we intend to produce. Rest assured your comments will be passed on to our Quality Assurance Department.

          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
          • Verified Purchase
          4 found this review helpful
          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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          • Verified Purchase
          This Earthgro Black Wood Mulch is what I use to plant my bushes and trees!
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          • Verified Purchase
          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
          • Verified Purchase
          3 found this review helpful
          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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            2 found this review helpful
            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
              4 found this review helpful
              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
                1 found this review helpful
                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
                  6 found this review helpful
                  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
                  4 found this review helpful
                  Inconsistent at best
                  I purchased Scott's Earthgro black mulch on 2 separate occasions from Home Depot. One batch was very good and one batch VERY chunky. It would be nice if the mulch was more consistent in production.
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                  Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesJun 21, 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 877-220-3089 for assistance. Scotts
                    1 found this review helpful
                    TERRIBLE - COLOR FADES IN A FEW DAYS
                    Look at the comparison photo of the Black Vigaro. Scots turned brown, Vigaro stayed black. I want black so I have to do all the work over again. The worst part hauling 20 bags at time every time I go to town. I bought 90 bags on sale. Thats what they will refund. I have to now pay double to replace it plus another $79 delivery charge (which they will not reimburse for). Buy Vigario !
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                    Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesJun 19, 2023
                    We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro By Scotts Black Mulch and appreciate your feedback.

                    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
                      4 found this review helpful
                      Don't buy this brand!
                      This is the worst mulch I've bought in 20 years! Large sticks, shredded bark up to 9"long, rocks! Bought 45 bags . I wish I could bag it up and return it! Lesson learned!
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                      Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesJun 13, 2023
                      We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro By Scotts Black Mulch and appreciate your feedback.
                      Some small pieces of back and twigs are intentional components of our growing media. Most of our soils, especially potting mixes and garden soils, are made of composted forest products and contain very little, if any, soil. This provides high organic content and nutrients without the concern for soil compaction.
                      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
                        2 found this review helpful
                        Had great color and texture
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                        • Verified Purchase
                        Mulched circles around large trees in front yard
                        I loved the dark black look once it was in... made everything pop!
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                        • Verified Purchase
                        Awful Smelly Moldy
                        I will never purchase this product again, I can’t even call it mulch. Bought ten bags and they are all a solid moldy clump that smells like manure. Bought it last year and color faded quickly as well as white moldy chips in it. Taking it all back today for a refund.
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                        Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesSep 8, 2023
                        We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro By Scotts Black Mulch and appreciate your feedback.

                        Odor is caused by decomposing natural material and is non toxic. We believe this is simply due to the wood beginning to breakdown or rot inside the enclosed bag. Once the mulch has been spread the odor should subside. Fungal mold spores including mushroom producing fungus are a natural part of soils and mulch. It just takes the right conditions for the spores to develop into a fungus or mold. We do not sterilize our growing media as microorganisms are an important component of growing media. The fungus mold only becomes a problem if there is an overgrowth. Overgrowth occurs when the soil or mulch is too wet. Keep in mind that mold and fungus on growing media or mulch will go away with sunlight and air circulation.

                        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
                          2 found this review helpful
                          Good mulch
                          The mulch is very good, helping to keep the weeds down and holding in the moisture
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                          • Verified Purchase
                          • Recommended
                          Terrible
                          I have bought over 240 bags of this mulch. In one week, it fades and looks terrible. I’m done buying this product and will switch to rocks. Never again.
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                          Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMay 31, 2023
                          We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro By Scotts Black 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 877-220-3089 if we can further assist. Scotts
                            4 found this review helpful
                            Color washed after first rain
                            Vigoro is much better. Lasted whole summer last year.
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                            Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMay 25, 2023
                            We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts EarthGro 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 877-220-3089 if we can further assist. Scotts
                              • Recommended
                              4 found this review helpful
                              Lost color within 4 days
                              We applied the mulch around the bases of a few trees and in flower bed beside our stairs. Looked fantastic to start, but 4 days later we got light rain and a lot of the color washed out. It is now various shades of brown. Spend the extra few bucks on the good stuff. Don't waste money on this.
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                              Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMay 15, 2023
                              We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro By Scotts Black Mulch and appreciate your feedback.

                              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
                                3 found this review helpful
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