Is dyed mulch bad for plants/soil?

[marlingardener]

Chuck, that is the most clear and comprehensive explanation of mulch I've ever read--well done! Your post ought to be made a sticky or tutorial.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

As I have many gardens, I use the middle processed mulch, it breaks down very slow so that it will last into the second year. Yes even through winter. Whatever I can find to make life easier I use. The finer, breaks down too fast. And have seen the red mulch laid out in gardens, not my cup of tea.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

BTW, here is the mulch company 10 mins from my house http://www.ccflyer.com/weaversmulch/

 

[Heruga]

Well I actually went and returned one of my unopened red pine bark mulch today and bought an all natural cedar mulch from made in Canada. I hope this is at least better than the dyed ones.

 

[Chuck]

Well I actually went and returned one of my unopened red pine bark mulch today and bought an all natural cedar mulch from made in Canada. I hope this is at least better than the dyed ones.

With out a doubt it is a hundred times better