Vigoro Premium Shredded Wood Mulch Review (2026)
By The DIYPicks Team · Updated July 2026
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- Mulching
- Weed suppression
- Moisture retention
A budget shredded-wood mulch that holds moisture, moderates soil temperature and suppresses weeds as a top dressing. It is a finishing layer, not a soil you plant into.
Pros
- Very inexpensive per bag and covers roughly 8 sq ft at a 3-inch depth
- Stabilizes soil moisture and temperature while slowing weed growth as a top layer
- Carries a 12-month color guarantee across brown, red and black options
Cons
- As a surface mulch it adds no nutrients and should not be tilled into planting soil
- Wood decomposition can temporarily tie up nitrogen at the soil surface
- Dyed mulch color can leach onto pavers for a day after installation if watered too soon
Specifications
| Type | Shredded wood landscape mulch |
|---|---|
| Composition | 100% premium shredded wood, colorant (brown/red/black options) |
| Organic | Natural wood (colorant added); breaks down over time |
| With fertilizer | No (surface top-dressing) |
| Bag size | 2 cu ft (covers ~8 sq ft at 3 in deep) |
| Best for | Top-dressing beds to hold moisture and slow weeds |