How do I achieve the best results with color-enhanced mulch?
Proper planning will provide long lasting results. Do not spread your color-enhanced mulch when it is raining, or a threat of rain exist. Allow the color to lock into the wood fiber through air-drying. A 12-24 hour forecast of dry sunny weather is best before you start your project. You want to let any surface moisture dry out before applying the mulch. Noticeable fading of the vibrant color will likely occur if your newly applied color-enhanced mulch is exposed to rains immediately following a fresh application without allowing cure time. (10-24 hours after application) Remember to plan your color-mulch project around a dry forecast for best results. We encourage you to lightly rake the surface of your mulch at mid-season to revive the color intensity. That will help ensure vivid color all season long. 3. How do I figure out how much I need? Follow this formula to translate from feet to yards: Length X width (expressed in feet) X application depth (expressed in feet) divided by 27 (to
