Black colored mulch looks great under shrubs and trees. The dark color highlights the plants above it. As with other colored mulches, black mulch is a dyed product.

Want to discourage critters from digging in your flowerbeds? Try mulching with native pecan mulch from Nature's Guide. Made from crushed pecan shells, pecan mulch is hard on little feet but looks great. Offers a uniquely attractive look, and it stays in place well even during heavy rains.

Red colored mulch has become a favorite "decorative mulch." Made from recycled wood, this mulch is dyed red, making any mulched area stand out, especially when it is installed on an area bordering green grass.

Enriched Top Soil is a fine-textured blend of sandy loam and compost. It is used as a top dressing on existing soil surfaces before laying sod or planting grass seed. Many use it to fill low spots in turf areas or around sidewalks and driveways. It is heavy and stays in place. Enriched Top Soil is not recommended as a planting medium.