A: When used according to directions Scotts Mulch is safe to be used around pets. We do not use cocoa which can be harmful to pets in our mulches.

A: Thank you for your question on ColorStay By Scotts Red Mulch. You will be able to cover 2 CU FT of lawn with one bag of ColorStay by Scotts Mulch Red. To cover a circular area with a six-foot diameter, you are looking at approximately 28.3 square feet of space. Because Scotts ColorStay bags contain 2 cubic feet of mulch, the quantity you need depends on your desired depth. For a light 2-inch coating, you will need about 4.7 cubic feet, which rounds up to 3 bags. However, for the recommended 3-inch depth to suppress weeds effectively, you will need roughly 7.1 cubic feet, requiring 4 bags.

A: Thanks for reaching out about the safety of those plant-friendly insects when using our ColorStay by Scotts Mulch Red. We get it, you want to make sure your garden is a safe and happy place, and we're here to help! Rest assured, our mulches are certified by the Mulch and Soil Council. This means they're guaranteed not to contain recycled lumber treated with Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA). The colorants we use are made from naturally occurring colors found on the earth's surface. These colorants, along with the other ingredients in our mulch, are specially formulated to be nontoxic to plants and animals. So, you can keep those beneficial bugs buzzing around without a worry! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. We're always here to help you make your yard everything you dream it can be!

A: ColorStay by Scotts Mulch Red is not treated to deter insects. There is nothing in the mulch that will particularly attract insects. Insects including termites will naturally live in mulches. Keeping the mulch a couple inches away from the foundation will discourage termites.

A: ColorStay by Scotts Mulch Red can be used around fruits and vegetables.

A: Hi Vickie! Thanks for your question! We apologize for any confusion with the pricing for ColorStay by Scotts Mulch Red. We do not handle pricing as it is up to the individual retailers to set their own prices. We recommend shopping around and compare prices before selecting where to buy products. You may also consider checking the Sunday paper for store specials, particularly in the spring.

A: Thank you for your question. Dry products, such as ColorStay by Scotts Mulch Red products have no pH as that only applies to a liquid or a solution.This mulch can be used around fruits and vegetables to help suppress weeds and help the soil retain moisture. While mulches should not harm edibles, they should not be tilled into the soil or used in the planting hole as doing so can rob the soil of nitrogen.

A: Color Stay By Scotts Mulch is not made from rubber.

A: Scotts Red ColorStay Mulch is formulated from natural forest products that are by-products of the timber industry. The wood is natural non pressure treated wood.

A: Scotts Colorstay Red Mulch can be used around fruits and vegetables to help suppress weeds and help soil retain moisture. While mulches should not harm edibles, they should not be tilled into the soil, or used in the planting hole. This can rob the soil of nitrogen. Mulch colorants are water-based coatings made with pigments, man made additives and polymers that are commonly used by many other industries.