CPC A01G 24/23 (2018.02) [C09K 17/52 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A naturally-dyed mulch or growing medium composition comprising:
about 5 to 95 weight % fibrous tree bark, based on the total weight of the mulch or growing medium composition, the bark comprising natural pigments;
about 5 to 95 weight % fibrous wood components, based on the total weight of the mulch or growing medium composition; and
less than about 15 weight % additional components comprising one or more of natural binder(s), naturally occurring gums, water absorption enhancement component(s), organic acid(s), manmade interlocking fiber(s), fertilizer(s),
the naturally-dyed mulch or growing medium composition having a dry bulk density of about 6 lb/ft3 or lower and hsl coordinates such that h is from about 25-45, s is from about 20-100, and 1 is less than about 50,
wherein the composition has light-fastness of at least 1 day, measured according to ASTM D4303-99.
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