Yes. Wood isn't naturally black, so black mulch is always colored.

Is black mulch bad for plants?

Not for established shrubs, trees and perennials: like any wood mulch it holds moisture and blocks weeds. Two things to know. Black absorbs more sun, so it warms the soil a little more than lighter mulch in full Florida sun. And it should stay a few inches away from stems and trunks. For heat-sensitive plants in full afternoon sun, brown mulch or pine bark is gentler.

Is black mulch safe for dogs?

Keep dogs off a fresh bed while the color sets, and discourage chewing: any wood mulch can cause splinters or an upset stomach if eaten. Cocoa-bean mulch is the one that's toxic to dogs, and we don't sell it.

Does black mulch attract bugs or termites?

Mulch doesn't draw termites in, and black mulch is no different from any other wood mulch. Moist mulch does give insects shelter, so leave a mulch-free strip next to your home's foundation and don't pile mulch against siding or door frames.

How much is a yard of black mulch?

Delivery is included. The price depends on your ZIP and how much you order: smaller loads cost more per yd³ because the truck trip is shared by fewer yards. Enter your ZIP above to see your exact delivered price.

Black or brown mulch: which is better?

It's a style choice; the material is the same. Black gives the strongest contrast and a modern look, especially next to green leaves, white flowers and light stone. Brown looks more natural and shows fading less. See the comparison table above for prices side by side.

Does black mulch stain concrete or pavers?

Freshly colored mulch can leave a mark on concrete if it gets wet before the color sets. Sweep it off driveways and walkways as you spread, and rinse off any color within a day.

Where can I buy black mulch near me?

We deliver bulk black mulch by dump truck across Florida, including Tampa, Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale and Naples. Bulk makes sense once you need more than a yard or so: one cubic yard is about 13.5 two-cubic-foot bags. Enter your ZIP above for your delivered quote.

Black Mulch (Shredded, Dyed Black) Delivered in Florida

Deep black shredded mulch for flower beds, tree rings and borders, where you want green plants and light stone to stand out.

Delivered in bulk by dump truck, delivery included. Smaller loads cost more per yd³.

Black mulch spread in a landscaped flower bed — Spread in a flower bed

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Delivery in 2–3 business days, on a weekday you choose

What is black mulch (black shredded mulch)?

Black mulch is shredded wood colored a deep black, spread 2–3 in deep over flower beds, tree rings and borders. It does what any wood mulch does (holds moisture, keeps weeds down, evens out soil temperature) with the strongest contrast of any mulch: green leaves, white flowers and light stone stand out against it.

What is black mulch made of?

Shredded wood fiber colored black. Because the color is added, black mulch looks the same from load to load, unlike natural mulch that varies with the wood.

Black mulch vs brown mulch

Same base material, different look. Black reads crisp and modern and makes plants pop; brown reads natural and traditional. Black shows its age more as it fades toward grey-brown, so plan a 1–2 in top-up once a year.

Black mulch in Florida weather

Black absorbs more sun than lighter mulch, so it warms the soil a little more in full sun. Keep it 2–3 in deep (thicker layers stay soggy in summer rains), pull it a few inches back from trunks and stems, and sweep it off concrete before it gets wet so the color doesn't mark.

Bulk black mulch vs bags

One cubic yard is about 13.5 two-cubic-foot bags. Front beds at 3 in usually need 3–5 yd³, or 40–70 bags to buy, haul and open. Bulk arrives in one dump-truck drop, with delivery in the price.

Handful of black shredded mulch showing the fiber texture — Shredded fibers knit into a mat that stays put in rain; the black color is added.

Where black mulch works best

Modern landscape design

A high-contrast finish that makes greens, whites and bright flowers stand out.

Around white & light stone

Pair with white river rock, light boulders or pavers for striking contrast.

Storefronts & commercial entries

A clean, polished look at building entries, monument signs and office landscapes.

Flower bed refresh

A yearly top-up that visually resets beds and hides debris.

Tree rings

Crisp black rings give trees a finished, well-kept look.

Bed and path borders

The dark color reads as a clean edge between turf, walkways and beds.

Black Mulch is not the right pick for:

Playground fall surfaces (use playground mulch)
Pet bedding or indoor pots
Heat-sensitive plants in full afternoon sun (brown or pine bark runs cooler)
Acid-loving plants that do better with pine bark

How much black mulch do I need, and what does it cost delivered?

3 in is the usual depth for beds; 2 in is enough to refresh last year's mulch. Quantities include 10% extra. “From” prices are per yd³ on a full 18 yd³ truck; smaller loads cost more per yd³ because the trip is shared by fewer yards. Get your exact quote for any row by ZIP.

Area	At 2 in	At 3 in (typical)	At 4 in	Trucks (3 in)
10×10 ft (100 sq ft)	1 yd³	1 yd³	2 yd³	1
20×25 ft (500 sq ft)	4 yd³	5 yd³	7 yd³	1
Front & back beds (900 sq ft)	7 yd³	10 yd³	13 yd³	1
Whole-yard refresh (1,900 sq ft)	13 yd³	20 yd³	26 yd³	2
Large property (3,000 sq ft)	21 yd³	31 yd³	41 yd³	2

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Delivered black mulch prices by city · from, per yd³ on a full 18 yd³ truck · live from our price list · Nov 2026

Fort Lauderdale$51.16 Miami$51.16 Orlando$57.89 Tampa$58.28 St. Petersburg$65.41 Jacksonville$73.67

Black mulch compared with playground, red, brown and pine bark mulch

Every mulch we deliver, side by side. Prices come live from our price list.

	Playground mulch	Red mulch	Black mulch	Brown mulch	Pine bark nuggets
Delivered price, Tampa	$53.08/yd³	$58.28/yd³	$58.28/yd³	$38.97/yd³	$73.67/yd³
Look	Light tan fibers, no dye	Bold red, statement color	Deep black, highest contrast	Warm brown, natural-looking	Natural reddish-brown chunks, no dye
Made of	Engineered wood fiber	Shredded wood, dyed red	Shredded wood, dyed black	Shredded wood, dyed brown	Pine bark, 1–3 in nuggets
Slopes & heavy rain	Needs a contained play area	Fibers knit together, holds well	Fibers knit together, holds well	Fibers knit together, holds well	Light chunks can float and drift
Best for	Under swings and play sets	Brick homes, statement beds	Modern beds, around light stone	Classic beds, front-yard refresh	Tropicals, acid-loving plants
Learn more	Playground mulch →	Red mulch →	You're here	Brown mulch →	Pine bark nuggets →

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Prices are full-truck delivered prices for ZIP 33602, Nov 2026.

What to expect when your black mulch is delivered

Where will the truck dump it?

Dumped from the street or driveway.

Do I need to be home?

Best if someone is there to show the driver the spot. Not required: ask for a photo of the drop.

Will it be spread?

No. Black mulch arrives in one pile and isn't spread on site, so plan wheelbarrows, a pitchfork and rakes, or a crew, to move it into your beds.

Can the truck reach my backyard?

A backyard works if the entrance is wide enough. Off the public road, you take responsibility for any damage.

How much fits on one truck?

About 18 yd³ of black mulch. Larger orders arrive in several loads.

Refund & cancellation policy

Full refund— Cancel within 24 hours of purchase for a complete refund.

Partial refund— After 24 hours, reviewed case by case depending on scheduling progress.

No refund— Same-day cancellations once trucks are dispatched.

Quality issues— Contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos.

Technical specifications of black mulch

Property	Value
Material	Shredded wood, dyed black
Color	Deep, true black
Texture	Shredded fiber (not chunks); knits into a mat
Density	1 yd³ ≈ 0.30 tons
Coverage	~108 sq ft per yd³ at 3 in · ~162 sq ft at 2 in
Sold by	Cubic yard (yd³), bulk dump-truck delivery

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Black mulch FAQ

Black mulch is shredded wood that has been colored black. We sell it in bulk by the cubic yard, delivered by dump truck.

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