"gary" wrote in message
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few years back I had mulch around my roses, basic woodchips.

they have all broken down and gone away now, and I notice quite a few of
my neighbors are using this red mulch around flowers. I think it is
"painted" mulch, or so I have seen at wal-mart.

any reason NOT to put this around my roses?
just wanted to make sure before I purchase any, did not know what affects
painted mulch might have, didnt see anything about it online.

I know you can get red cedar mulch, but it costs a bit more.

gary

I've used the red colored wood mulches in paths
but not directly in flower beds. I'd want to know
what was added to create the color effect. I've
seen it for sale at various places, not just Wal-Mart.
That doesn't make it safe, of course...

Depending on where you live, you might find a
source of bulk mulch that you can package
yourself and save some money.

Gail
near San Antonio TX Zone 8