Customer Reviews for Earthgro 1.5 cu. ft. Black Wood Shredded Bagged Mulch
- 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
Aug 1, 2023
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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Jul 21, 2023
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.
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.
Jul 13, 2023
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.
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.
Jul 13, 2023
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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Jun 28, 2023
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.
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.
Jun 21, 2023
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.
Jun 20, 2023
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.
Jun 17, 2023
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.
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.
Jun 11, 2023
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.
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.
Jun 8, 2023
Had great color and texture
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Jun 7, 2023
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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Jun 4, 2023
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.
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.
Jun 1, 2023
Good mulch
The mulch is very good, helping to keep the weeds down and holding in the moisture
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May 27, 2023
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.
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.
May 21, 2023
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.
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.
May 11, 2023
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.
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.
May 10, 2023
Turned brown in less than 2 hours
C’mon Scott’s. I put out 8 bags of black mulch and the crap turned brown in less than two hours. I want a refund because it didn’t even last 1/8 of the day.
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Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMay 17, 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.
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.
May 5, 2023
Color mismatch
This was our first and last time purchasing this product. I was really disappointed with a name like Scott’s that it had such poor quality. We purchased 100 bags and 30 of those bags were a different shade of brown. Not only did the color vary from bag to bag, put there were also rocks in some of the bags! See picture of color mismatch and huge rock found in one of the bags. Some of the mulch was brown like the color crayon, while other bags were more of a brown/black?
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Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMay 6, 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.
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.
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.
May 3, 2023
Inconsistent type and quality. See pictures.
We ordered one batch (the bag on the left in the picture) of Scotts Earthgro Black Mulch to cover a portion of our 600 SF of garden in front of our house.
Then we ordered a second batch, 20 bags this time to finish the job, and it was A TOTALLY DIFFERENT AND INFERIOR PRODUCT. See the bag on the right in the picture.
We're what you'd call "elderly." We have no sensible way to fix this without redoing the whole thing, and we just don't have the energy to do that.
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Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMay 17, 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.
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.
May 3, 2023
Loss of color quickly
Looks great when you first put it down. 1st rain it it turned brown. Contacted Scott’s to write a complaint 1 week ago, still haven’t heard back. Package states 1 year color guarantee. Didn’t last note then 2 days for me
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Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMay 17, 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.
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.
May 1, 2023
Color washes out
I spread the mulch over the weekend and after a day of rain, most of color was washed out. I have a bag of mulch sitting next to the mulch that was spread out. See for yourself.
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Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMay 1, 2023
Kian, we're sorry to read you are disappointed. For best results, this product should be applied when rain is not expected for 24 - 48 hours and the area should not be watered for 24 hours after application to allow the mulch to fully dry which helps to set the colorant. Please call 877-220-3089 if we can be of assistance.
Apr 29, 2023
Looks terrible!
I am incredibly disappointed with this product. I put some down last week and it has already faded and it looks like it’s three years old. Scott’s, you should be ashamed of yourselves. This is such poor quality product. I thought maybe it was just me, but I can’t believe how many similar bad reviews are on this site within the last couple weeks.
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Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMay 1, 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.
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.
Apr 29, 2023
Lost color in less than 2 days
I am so disappointed with this product. It states on the bag year-long color is guaranteed. We put the mulch down and didn't have any rain for a couple of days then it rained, and we lost all color from the mulch. We are very disappointed. We would not recommend buying this product and no idea how to get our money back.
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Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMay 1, 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.
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.
Apr 28, 2023
Color fades with one rain storm.
This is the second year I've purchased Scotts black mulch and the second year it has lost it's color after one rainstorm. This will be the last time purchasing their mulch, it is total garbage!
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Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMay 1, 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.
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.
Apr 28, 2023
Color
Lost its color within 2 days of putting it down. We have had some rain but it shouldnt go from black to barely brown. Very disappointed. Between us and neighbors we did 40 bags and it was a lot of work and now it looks terrible
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Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMay 1, 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.
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.
Apr 26, 2023
Mosquitos in the mulch I received.
I have received my 10 bags on 4/5/23. Ever since then, I have the great battle to fight with the mosquitos, from mosquito bits, to boil water, to clorox bleach, to vinegar, to mint, to Yellow Sticky Traps. There are so many still alive. It costed much more money and time than I could affort! So much regret to buy this mulch!!
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Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMay 18, 2023
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro By Scotts Black Mulch 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 877-220-3089 if we can further assist.
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 877-220-3089 if we can further assist.
Apr 26, 2023
Great product
Made my garden look great
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Apr 26, 2023
Do not let this get wet! Very disappointed
I just switched from red to black mulch. I am very disappointed in the quality of the Scott's black mulch that i purchased. I bought it last week and layed it the same day. As the pictures will show it has already faded and turned color. The bag states it will keep its color all year long guaranteed. I imagine that only means if it doesn't rain.
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Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMay 18, 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.
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.
Apr 25, 2023
Poor quality dye
Dye runs out in the first rainstorm. You get what you pay for. The mulch on the left was put down a couple days ago, the mulch on the right was directly from the bag.
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Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesApr 26, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Apr 25, 2023
Incredibly Moldy and decaying.
Basically all the bags had white and yellow mold. Hosed it all down and seems to have washed it all off. Still unacceptable.
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Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesApr 26, 2023
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Earthgro By Scotts Black Mulch and appreciate your feedback.
Fungal mold spores including mushroom producing fungus are a natural part of soils It just takes the right conditions for the spores to develop into a fungus or mold. Our growing media products are not sterilized and may contain microorganism including fungus. In fact, fungus mold has been scientifically proven to improve the growth of plants by releasing nutrients from the organic material that growing media are typically lacking. The fungus mold only becomes a problem if there is an overgrowth. Overgrowth occurs when the soil mulch is too wet. The mold and fungus that grows on soils and mulch will not harm plants and is safe for people and pets to be around although as always, we recommend you use gloves when handling for soil that has not been used yet allow it to dry out on some newspaper outside before using. For soil that has already been used, allow the plants to dry out a bit between waterings. It will not hurt the plant to allow the soil to dry between waterings but will typically eliminate any mold fungus growth which needs the extra moisture. 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.
Fungal mold spores including mushroom producing fungus are a natural part of soils It just takes the right conditions for the spores to develop into a fungus or mold. Our growing media products are not sterilized and may contain microorganism including fungus. In fact, fungus mold has been scientifically proven to improve the growth of plants by releasing nutrients from the organic material that growing media are typically lacking. The fungus mold only becomes a problem if there is an overgrowth. Overgrowth occurs when the soil mulch is too wet. The mold and fungus that grows on soils and mulch will not harm plants and is safe for people and pets to be around although as always, we recommend you use gloves when handling for soil that has not been used yet allow it to dry out on some newspaper outside before using. For soil that has already been used, allow the plants to dry out a bit between waterings. It will not hurt the plant to allow the soil to dry between waterings but will typically eliminate any mold fungus growth which needs the extra moisture. 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.
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