As time passes, exposure to the the weather will fade landscaping mulch, causing it to appear dingy and old. As an alternative to changing it and digging out the old mulch, it is possible to save cost and function by buying a mulch colorant or dye. Dyes are formulated to be vibrant and fade-resistant. The dyes are nontoxic so that they will not hurt current foliage or your animals. Choose a colour related to the current mulch that compliments your outside decor.
Calculate the square footage of the area that that should be be handled. Purchase the right amount of colorant for the work. Choose one-color to coincide with your current mulch or use several colours to use in various regions of the lawn.
Mix the dye in line with the directions on the packaging. Each manufacturer will will need another proportion of focus that is dye to water.
Use the dye combination to the mulch. Take care to prevent spraying other hardscape places, wood buildings, sidewalks, paving stones or flowers as the dye will stain.