I honestly don't know either why they feel the need to paint or stain mulch, or what the material is that they use to color it. My guess is that the color is from some natural mineral pigments, such as several types of iron oxide or rust, and for black, probably carbon or charcoal.  More worrisome is that the vehicle or solvent they...

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Oil and Water. Your Best Organic Friends for Pests in the Garden. Oil sprays are one of the best ways to organically get rid of lots of pests in your garden. It works best on the small little suckers, spider mites, aphids, Thrip crawlers, and mealy bugs. Oils smother the bugs by plugging their breathing holes. The best part is that they can...

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We compost for two reasons...First, to add vital nutrients to the soil. Second, to avoid filling our landfills with organic material. Among other things, it shades roots from the sun, insulates from heat and cold, retains moisture, protects from damaging rain, encourages worms and microbial action near the surface, and adds nutrients to the soil as it decomposes. In clay soil it helps...

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Mulch mimics what grows ends up on the forest floor and creates an environment healthy for plants. Among other things, it shades roots from the sun, insulates from heat and cold, retains moisture, protects from damaging rain, encourages worms and microbial action near the surface, and adds nutrients to the soil as it decomposes. It also will save you money on your watering bill....

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