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Scotts® Nature Scapes® Color Enhanced Mulch 1.5 cu. ft.
Scotts® Nature Scapes® Color Enhanced Mulch 1.5 cu. ft.
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Overview
- Landscaping mulch: Year long color guaranteed with ColorGuard®
- Lasting color: Black wood mulch is sourced from natural forest products never using recycled waste wood
- Prevent Weeds Naturally: Use a 3-inch layer to naturally prevent weeds by blocking growth and access to sunlight
- Where to use: Shredded mulch should be applied around trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables
- Scotts best mulch: More colorant than other Scotts® mulches
Specs and Details
Product Label
- This is not the product label. Always read and follow the product label before use.
- Safety Data Sheets can be found at scottsmsds.com
DESCRIPTION
Enhance your outdoor space with black wood mulch. This 1.5 cu. ft. bag of shredded mulch helps retain moisture. Scotts® Nature Scapes® Color Enhanced Mulch is ideal for around trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables. For longest color, keep mulch dry for 24 hours after application. This color enhanced mulch never uses recycled waste wood, only natural forest products. Build a better landscape that you know will look great and be free of any construction debris and pallet wood. Landscape mulch offers a rich, natural black color that is guaranteed for a year with ColorGuard®.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
How to Use
- Spread 3 inches deep. Keep mulch several inches from tree trunks and house foundations or other wood structures.
WHEN AND WHERE TO USE
Where to Use
- Apply around trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables after seeds have germinated and plants have developed.
Where Not to Use
- Avoid use : Before seeds have germinated, around underdeveloped plants, and within several inches of house foundations or other wood surfaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have to remove old mulch before applying new mulch?
In many cases, you do not need to remove old mulch as it will naturally decompose into the soil. You may want to remove old mulch if the layer is too thick (more than 4 inches). If you choose not to remove old mulch, remember to loosen up your old mulch to improve drainage and airflow before applying a new layer.
How often should you mulch your yard?
Generally, you should add fresh mulch to your landscape or garden once a year.
Will mold in my mulch bag harm plants?
No, moldy mulch does not harm plants. Mold spores are naturally present in mulches and thrive under moist conditions inside bags. Mold and fungus are natural components in healthy mulch, and can contribute to a thriving garden.
Rated 5 out of
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DanoD2 from
Works as expected
I've read lots about people saying that their mulch faded, we get a full year in Florida sun with this mulch. As for comments stating that the bags should be marked about rain or watering within the first 24/48 hours after application, it is! The only thing not listed is pet safety, wish it was, had to look it up.
Date published: 2025-05-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Chicken lady from
Help
Not a review but a
Question
I have always used Scott’s
Products for the quality, recently I decided to plant a small plot with peaches and plums , get home with Scott’s natural scapes dark brown mulch and now some people are telling me
It will kill my fruit trees or anything I put it around because it has some kind of chemical
Not safe for any of my landscape is this true ?
Always just used the regular mulch and wanted
To give it some
Color.
Date published: 2025-02-28
Rated 5 out of
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DebNC from
Great Mulch!
Can't understand all the bad reviews. This is my favorite mulch. The color lasts longer on this brand than other brands I have used. They look gray and Scotts is black. The size is perfect and I didn't notice any debris. I always watch for it to go on sale. I think it is great mulch.
Date published: 2024-04-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sunnybear from
Great product
Purchased it at Lowe’s and am perfectly happy with it. Just wish it was fire retardant. I live in the mountains and try to keep my property fire safe. I know that fire departments do not recommend use of this product but it looks great and keeps the weeds and dust down. Wonder if there is anything that I can do to make it fire retardant
Date published: 2023-08-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Signy43 from
Excellent product and good quality
Black mulch is a favourite of mine, makes the colour of plants stand out
Date published: 2023-06-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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DANK61449 from
The best Red Mulch ever...
Over the years I bought many local brands of mulch...onlu to have to redress or scoop it up and discard it the next Spring. last year I bought Scotts Nature Scapes Enhanced Red Mulch Starting my Spring cleanup of my yard, I found that a little easy raking over of the Scotts mulch, that it looked brand new as if it just came out of bag! It held up fantastically...and I will buy more this Spring to address other areas of my yard. Thank you Scotts...your products are AMAZING!
Date published: 2015-04-26
Rated 5 out of
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TerryM from
Excellent quality, highly recommended
We are very pleased with this mulch. Excellent coloring, not too red. Dries to a nice reddish brown. No trash or debris in the mulch, and not much color transfer to clothing. Bags are a good size to easily transport. Far superior to the bulk mulch we bought last year. No paint smell prevalent in other colored mulches.
Date published: 2015-04-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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CarneyPhoto from
First use was great!
I've had a large landscaped area next to my home for the last 5 years. This is my first year using the red mulch from Scott's. What a great move forward from the other mulches I've been using in past years. The size of the material seem to be somewhat fine and it covered last years mulch very easily. In fact I ended up using much less of the Scott's mulch than I ever having used in previous years. For the start of the season the color is uniform and after a rain last night I have no bleeding out of thr color. We will have to see what it looks like ','following summer
Date published: 2015-04-22