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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this pine bark mulch for its natural appearance, moisture retention, and weed suppression in gardens and landscaping. Many highlight its effectiveness around acid-loving plants like blueberries, its rich dark brown color, and chunky nugget texture that resembles natural woodland ground cover. Reviewers appreciate the absence of artificial dyes and splinters, plus its lightweight, easy-to-spread nature. Several note consistent quality over years of use. A few report occasional texture inconsistencies with overly fine particles or large chunks, and isolated cases mention mold or rock contamination, though most consider it a reliable, attractive landscaping choice.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Not only for mulch but also as an amendment
Would RecommendThe particle size and consistency make this product the best to use as an amendment as well as a mulch. 2 cubic foot bags are easy to handle. Often recommend to friends and clients.
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Excellent product, excellent price
Would RecommendIt keeps its color throughout the season
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My go to mulch
Would RecommendI've used this mulch for years and love it. I love that it is dye free and it smells so lovely.
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Excellent Mulch
Would RecommendPerfect for my blueberry bushes!
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It’s mulch
Would RecommendIt’s mulch
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ask for help when loading
Would Recommendmake sure they guys help load up products and stay off phone
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NEVER BUY MULCH IN BULK FROM LOWE'S
Would Not RecommendLowe’s did NOT deliver my full order on my delivery day. They shorted me 20% of my order. I never heard back from Lowe’s after multiple Reps promised callback/email and online tracking info never updated. One Rep promised my order would be prioritized and some type of compensation made but I heard nothing. A week later the rest of the order finally showed up via a box truck and two guys from local store. Lowe's tracking systems is full failure. Never updated, Reps had no idea what was happe...
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Pine bark mulch great for moisture control
Would RecommendGreat for larger plants in pots to keep the soil moisture longer.
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Best of the bagged
Would RecommendFor several years have found this particular brand/type has been more consistent and have better quality than anything else I can find and appreciate that it’s not colorized product and that it decays naturally. Only wish it would go on sale when they have the big holiday sales.
A++
Would RecommendGreat product for planting
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Excellent pine bark mulch
Would RecommendEasy to use. Helps hold in moisture and prevent my tree roots from drying up in the hot months. Lasts even over the winter. The price is right too.
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Much better than regular mulch...
Would RecommendHigh quality nuggets that don't degrade like regular mulch....
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Good product for the price
Would RecommendNice mulch for the price.
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Good
Would RecommendWorks
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Ah, this is why people break open the bags!
Would Not RecommendVery few bark nuggets in one of two bags! It was mostly completely ground/crushed particles, like dirt, not mulch!
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We are sorry you were unhappy with your product. We would love to have more information so we can identify the issue for you as well as take that fee...
Helps to acidify and keeps moisture in the ground
Would RecommendThis is great for my blueberries. Easy to apply and spread with good coverage per bag.
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