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Sorry, we
can't control . . .
MOTHER NATURE
Occasionally products we purchase will vary in size, color
and texture. This is due primarily to natural variation. So
unfortunately, we can't guarantee matches in size, color or
texture from previous purchases. If you need to match
something you've already put out in your yard, bring in a
sample and we can compare it to our existing stock. |
Precautions
Dyed Mulches
Dyed mulch color may vary
from batch-to-batch (especially true with the dyed RED
mulch). This is due to natural variation in the color,
texture, porosity, etc. of the wood being dyed. It cannot be
controlled. Dyed mulch is almost always still wet from the
supplier when sold and the colorant will leave a
non-permanent stain on everything it touches. It will wash
off if you do it right away. Also because it is so fresh and
wet, the colorant may "bleed" off the mulch if hit by rain
or garden hose water within the first day or two after
installation. It usually takes about 48-hours to dry and
take a permanent set, so you may want to watch the weather
forecast before you buy and spread.
Natural Red Oak (fresh)
This bark mulch is from the
Red Oak tree; it is not Red in color. Actually it is a light
orange / tan color when it is fresh (having just been
de-barked from the tree). After it heats up (from being in a
large pile in our yard) it turns darker and becomes browner
in color. So, the color may vary from batch-to-batch due to
this heating action and it's beyond our ability to control
this situation.
Natural Red Oak bark mulch has a lot of tannin in it and it
will leave an amber color stain on concrete if you leave it
on the driveway a few days. The stain will be worse if it
rains, allowing more tannin to leach onto your driveway. The
stain can be difficult to wash off, but pressure washing
usually will remove it. So you may want to put this mulch on
a tarp to protect your driveway.
Recommendations
Because mulch colors and
textures may change from batch to batch, buy enough mulch to
do your area at the same time, you'll have a better chance
of getting the same appearance.
Wear old work clothes and shoes while handling our products
to avoid stains.
Put a tarp on your driveway
if we are dumping mulch on it, it will reduce clean up (wash
concrete with soap and stiff bristle broom). We don't
necessarily recommend putting tarps down for gravels since
you'll just rip it to shreds shoveling it up.
Use the right tools to spread materials. Generally, pitch
forks work best for shredded mulches and large grain shovels
for chipped and nugget types of mulches. Flat shovels are
best for gravel and soil products.
Make sure you select the right mulch for your yard. If you
have a lot of deciduous leaf litter or pine needles falling
in the area, don't use chips or nugget mulches because you
won't be able to rake or blow off the leaves very well. If
you've got steep slopes, consider shredded mulch that has
fibers that knit together and mat down.
Don't put the mulch under a gutter down spout or in an area
where erosion takes place due to water run-off.
Don't put mulch up against the wood on your house. You must
always leave your foundation exposed so you or your termite
service can inspect for developing tube formations.
Don't pile mulch up on the stems of plants or trunks of
trees, this can cause rot. Keep the mulch thin (maybe only 1
inch or so thick) around the base of the plant.
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