Cypress mulch is a popular, budget-friendly alternative to hardwood varieties for your yard. It does, however, come with concerns, too.

ot sure what kind of mulch to use in your landscape? You're not alone. The choice wasn't easy not so long ago when your options were basically cypress mulch, pine bark and stones. Now gardeners are… ...

Some, such as cypress mulch, remain plentiful for years. Gardeners like to top-dress mulch annually, if only to refresh the color, but a buildup can harm plants.

Dyes used to color mulch vary by manufacturer, and some prove safer than others. ... Every bag of cypress mulch represents a cypress tree cut down. Conscientious birders skip it.

Red is a fine color for the garden when it comes in the form of Triumph tulips, Lobelia cardinalis or Crocosmia “Lucifer.”But there’s nothing at ground level that ought to be red.

Well, our red mulch isn’t cedar, it’s cypress and, frankly, we should refuse to buy cypress mulch in any color. According to the University of Florida, cypress trees are cut from Florida ...

Cypress mulch is not recommended because it may not be a by-product of the forestry industry. ... Good quality aerobic compost will be the color of dark chocolate and have a pleasant earthy smell.