Mulching is a fantastic solution for a lot of problems in your garden. Besides providing moisture for plants, it’s a weed control expert.

If your yard looks a little drab, consider using red mulch to brighten up the landscape. Red mulch landscaping ideas bring added dimension to your home.

There are so many reasons you can use mulch in your garden. Basically, it’s like a topcoat that holds your garden together. It holds onto water, which lowers your water bill. It reduces erosion and, as it deteriorates; it provides nutrients for the soil.

Mulch comes in three basic colors; brown, black, and red. Of course, black and red are not natural colors. Dyes are added for varying aesthetic properties. Red is a vibrant color and we’ve collected twenty-four red mulch landscaping ideas to show you what’s possible in your garden.

You can choose from different types of wood mulch, too. Pine bark mulch and cedar mulch are two excellent choices.

If you’re concerned about your larger plants getting enough moisture, consider using shredded rubber mulch. Rubber mulch allows water to pass straight through to the ground.

• What goes with red mulch? Red mulch is great for flower beds with a lot of gold tones. It also works with terra cotta.
• Why do people buy red mulch? People use it in rock gardens and when they want to brighten up plants that seem to fade into the soil.
• Is red mulch out of style? Not really. It depends on what type of garden you have and what you’re trying to achieve. Not only does red mulch stand on its own, it can be blended with brown mulch to achieve a deep shade of brown.

Fading mulch doesn’t have to mean buying more bags. Liquid mulch dye will make your mulch look like new. It’s safe to use around kids and pets but keep them away from it before the dye has dried. Wet down any brick or wood prior to spraying the dye.

As time goes on, we see more people experimenting with red mulch landscape ideas. Keep reading to see what they’re doing.