Sanco Industries MulchWorx Brown Mulch Color Concentrate - 2,800 Sq. Ft. - Rich Dark Brown Mulch Dye Spray

I had my doubts but it seemed like such a great idea I just had to try it. I had plenty of mulch throughout my landscaping and would only get more to get the color back. I used this spray and it colored it perfectly. It is messy so be sure to wear rubber gloves, shoes and clothing that you don’t care about. It has been rained on three times now and has retained its color. I couldn’t be happier. The product does a great amount of coverage. Saved my back and $$ for new mulch.

My first application 1 month ago was followed by a week of torential rain, but most of the dye held despite less than 24 hr dry time and only one coat (see first review below). It's definitely a learning process. Today, I applied a second coat of dye to revive color lost to the rain. I have a huge mulch area, and today's application went on with no clogging or mess- 2 hours start to finish. Helpful hints: 1. Mix dye & water in a 5 gallon bucket. Mix well with a clean stir stick, THEN pour that mixture into the sprayer. Do not add dye directly to sprayer-clogs! 2. Have several buckets of clean water and one bucket of soapy water. When refilling the sprayer, keep the nozzle of the sprayer soaking for a few minutes in a bucket of clean water, swishing it around a bit- I used "fan" choice on nozzle of sprayer & it covered quick with great control. 3. Soapy water is for your hands & accidental spray on siding (it happens despite being extra careful). Old wet towel handy helps too. Extra buckets of clean water to wash dye off outside of sprayer so you dont have to keep turning on the hose with messy hands. I wore gloves first time; didnt need at all this time. 4. As you spray, occasionally shake the sprayer to keep dye distributed well in the water- dye will settle thicker in bottom of sprayer resulting in uneven color if you dont shake as you go. 5. The brown is a deep, dark cocoa brown. I mixed a tad of the red with the brown resulting in a more pine bark mulch color. I highly recommend this product if you have a super picky HOA like mine. You will get stares from your neighbors as you apply it, lol. My attached photos make the color look a bit blotchy, but it's not...some areas were still wet. 1st application: Color was a deep, dark brown - I had to top it with spreading pine bark mulch, throwing handfuls like confetti (to escape HOA walk-up inspection). Sprayer clogged frequently, but some shaking as I went and frequent soaking sprayer nozzle in clean water seemed to help. Very messy, but if prepared over a grassy area, easy to soak any spilled dye into grass with hose. Not sure on durability of color. We are due for a week of heavy rain after only a 24 hour dry period, so we'll see. Fingers crossed the color stays as we have daily HOA inspections of all yards...crazy, yes, I'm moving soon. I highly recommend the product and will use again. I am very pleased with the results.

Okay, so I spent $200 on Dark Brown Mulch and within 3 days, it looked like hay. Wife saw this dye on an instagram post. I ordered the 32oz. Reading the other reviews, I went out and bought a $14.99 1.5 gal sprayer at Tractor Supply figuring I was going to throw it out when I was done. I’ll try to help with the Trail and Error which took me 20 mins. I poured about 3oz in the sprayer and then a little over a gal of water. Do Not use a hose nozzle to fill, fill it from the spout cause it will splash all over you and your clothes are done. I started to spray and had to adjust the nozzle. Once I got the perfect spray pattern I continued and while doing so I saw that it was actually working, covering the light mulch and I was very impressed. I did this in the sun and it dried in 15 mins. Medium coat spraying back and forth, overlapping. As you can see in the pics, it worked well and changed the color dramatically. I will update after a few days to see if the color stays or if I have to do another coat (hopefully not) Took apart the sprayer and washed all the dye so I can use it again. Used Dawn Blue to get the dye off my fingers. 5-25-24 TREMENDOUS buy it. Last photo is 20 mins ago

We recently purchased jugs of brown and black Mulchworx Colorant at the recommendation of a friend who is a golf course turf management consultant. After complaining to him about faded mulch and having to remove it, then replace every year, he suggested we do what the golf courses do...dye it! Since we had never heard of such a thing we were a little leery. He told us to get an inexpensive one gallon sprayer, the dye, and play with how dark or light we wanted our mulch to be. Of course, he said don't get it on anything you don't want stained! He also suggested mixing the dye heavier than the manufacturer instructions and every five minutes or so stop and shake the mixture in the sprayer. Our final "recipe" ended up being four ounces of black and four ounces of brown to a gallon of water. Just as an FYI...if using brown only, mix with at least 8 ounces of dye to one gallon of water or the mulch will have a reddish cast which other users have complained about. We tried it on hardwood mulch, pine bark mulch and even pine straw. Worked on all three. Other than bending over (need a longer sprayer wand), it was so much easier and less expensive than replacing the mulch. The color is good for about two months in rainy or very sunny conditions. Reapplying is simple, especially after the first HEAVY base application. We learned to rinse out the sprayer and then refill with clear water for storage. Keeps it from gumming up with any residual dye. Our neighbors were all surprised when we admitted to our mulch dye job instead of new mulch. Lots of compliments and requests to know exactly what we had done. Even our neighborhood "HOA Police" gave us thumbs ups!👍👍👍👍👍 Excellent product, time saver, less expensive, and looks good!!!

I didn't want to spend the money replacing all of my mulch, so I decided to try this instead, and I'm so glad I did. The difference between the before and after was amazing. I applied it about two months ago, and it's still holding up really well. A little goes a long way. The instructions said to wet any areas you didn't want the dye to get on, but I actually skipped that step and didn't have any issues. I didn't make a mess or accidentally stain anything. It gave my old, faded mulch a fresh new look for a fraction of the cost. I'll definitely keep using this instead of buying new mulch every year.

The brown is super dark. I would say that it is black. Works well but keep in mind incredibly dark. Holds well in the rain here in FL. I keep hoping for some fading.

This actually works really well. Not only does it stain wood mulch, it also worked on my faded rubber mulch. I found this out by accident but, nonetheless, awesome!

First, some background: I'm helping a friend who returned to her residence, a duplex, after several years. A family member lives in the other side of the duplex and did a number on both yards during my friend's absence by layering landscape fabric, wood chips, waterproof tarp, another layer of wood chips, more waterproof tarp, more wood chips until both yards have approximately 6 inches of bark and tarp! Since the tarp went right up to the base of trees and shrubs and was covered in wood chips the trees and shrubs were slowly dieing because of lack of water. Most of this has now been removed and MulchWorx gave life to those old wood chips! I used it all over the yard and while it does not wear well in walkways I recommend this product in beds! I have never seen anything like it! I would use it again all over the yard because it was in such pitiful shape that MulchWorx was like a ray of sunshine on a gloom day!

I recently used the 2,800 Sq. Ft. Rich Dark Brown Mulch Dye, and it has made a remarkable difference in my garden. Here's why I give it five stars: Pros: Rich Color: The dark brown dye is incredibly vibrant and natural-looking. It rejuvenated my faded mulch, giving my garden beds a fresh and well-maintained appearance. Easy Application: The dye is easy to mix and apply with a garden sprayer. The instructions were clear, and I was able to cover a large area efficiently. Long-Lasting: The color has held up well against weather conditions, retaining its richness and not washing away after rain or irrigation. Cost-Effective: One container covered a substantial area (2,800 sq. ft.), making it a cost-effective solution for maintaining a polished garden look. Eco-Friendly: The dye is non-toxic and safe for plants, pets, and the environment. I felt comfortable using it around my entire garden. Cons: Initial Drying Time: It takes a little while to dry completely, so it's best to avoid foot traffic in the treated area until it's fully set. Staining Potential: The dye can stain hands and clothing, so wearing gloves and old clothes during application is advisable. Overall: The 2,800 Sq. Ft. Rich Dark Brown Mulch Dye is a fantastic product for anyone looking to refresh and enhance the appearance of their garden. Its rich color, easy application, and long-lasting effects make it a standout choice. I highly recommend it for maintaining a beautiful and vibrant garden.

Easy to use and made the mulch look very vibrant

The dye worked as it should and was easy to mix and apply. We found it looked more like solid stain or paint than we wanted for the yard. A little bit of raking turned it over so it wasn't a permanent mistake. Not my thing and won't use the rest of the bottle.

Much smaller bottle than expected. I was expecting one double the size for the $32 price tag. If I chose to keep this I will update my review on the quality of the product.