Modern mulch is extremely sophisticated, and each landscaper seems to have their own preference for the type they like best. This necessary tool for landscape design is both beautiful and functional, adding an elegant look to a garden while protecting plants from heat and moisture loss.
Whatever your preferred type of mulch, you know that your customers want something in their gardens that suits the aesthetics of their home. There are a wide variety of mulch colors available on the market, and mulch stain suppliers can add almost any color to wood, rubber, and aggregate.
With all the color options available, how can you help your customers choose the one that suits them best? Make sure you and the customer consider these three factors when choosing colored mulch:
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Home style
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The kind of plants in the yard.
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The client’s personal taste
By allowing these three factors to influence your decision and that of your client, you are sure to make a good decision.
Home style
Architecture, color, decorating style, patio, and size all impact the style of a home. The owner of a stately, brick and ivy-covered mansion will likely choose a mulch color that is subdued and neutral, so as not to detract from the existing beauty of the home.
Similarly, the owner of an eclectic cabin with fun garden decorations and a brightly colored gate may want to complete the picture with a brightly colored mulch.
Sleek modern homes, western log cabins, gothic cathedral homes – each of these styles can be accentuated or minimized by the right landscaping options. Always be sure to determine your client’s goal and make recommendations based on that.
The kind of plants in the yard
The vegetation in the yard can influence the color of the mulch that you and your clients choose. For example, many warm colored flowers (reds, pinks, oranges) will be invaded by a vibrant red mulch. A patio with lots of dark green bushes and trees, like ferns and pines, will look beautiful with a bright blue mulch, bringing out all the blue tones in those plants.
The color of the mulch, to some extent, influences its effectiveness for different plants. For example, extremely dark or black mulch will absorb heat, which can absorb water more quickly. In a garden with plants that need less water, dark mulch may be ideal. However, plants that are very thirsty or sensitive to heat will benefit from lighter colored mulch.
The client’s personal taste
Ultimately, the customer’s taste will be the deciding factor. If a particularly fickle customer wants to cover his garden with blue rubber, far from being stopped, even if he lives in the White House.
Whatever the client’s home and garden, their personal taste will trump all else. Your clients want to express themselves with the appearance of their houses and patios, so always trust their judgment.
The best thing about mulch is that it can be temporary! Depending on the material, the mulch can last from one season to several years. So don’t worry too much about choosing exactly the right color, just worry about having happy customers!