MULCh Facts

Mulch Fact Sheet

Colorant Safety

Our Amerimulch® colored mulches are made from some of the safest colorants available. They contain no solvents and virtually no volatile organic compounds (VOC’s). Independent laboratory safety test classify the product as Category IV ¹ , the lowest possible concern category. Safe for the environment and safe for people our colored mulches make your landscape complete.

Fire Safety

Every year hundreds of mulch fires occur in landscapes around the country ² , but just changing mulches is not always the solution. Studies have shown that a discarded cigarette can ignite mulches ranging from recycled pallets to shredded cypress ³ . Even nonorganic mulches such as ground rubber had a surprisingly consistent ignition rate ⁴ . Often the initial spark will smolder for many hours prior to a fire. It is for this reason many people will walk away from a cigarette butt not realizing it may lead to a full fire hours later. Fortunately following a few simple steps can protect against mulch fires.