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    I was about to order some Red Hemlock at our local place but I noticed
    the place itself was using so-called RED WOOD MULCH (wood chips with
    red dye) ... it looked pretty good, $8 cheaper per yard.
    The place says the color will last 2 years .. is this really true ???
    I wonder if it will attract MORE bugs that Hemlock ?
    
    What are your thoughts on RED WOOD MULCH compared to say RED HEMLOCK ?
    
    

wood chips can be an invitation for termites.

I woodn't, but you might want to.
   :-)

    
    re .-1
    
   >>> wood chips might be a invitation for termites
    
  Your probably right, but RED HEMLOCK is wood also = invitation to termites 
    also 
    
    RIGHT ???   
    

hemlock mulch [always/usually?] means hemlock *bark* mulch.  Same 
as pine *bark* mulch.    Sometimes, I've seen ants in bark mulch,
but I don't believe bark mulch attracts termites.

one good thing about wood chips is that they do last longer
before decomposing.

     I've noticed this "Red" mulch being used extensively in my area
    this spring. (Wilmington, Ma.). IMHO it's UGLY as sin. The color
    is more flaming orange than red and as such looks out of place.
                                                                  
     

    I have to agree.  Sometimes, the mulch looks pink to me.  It's so
    unnatural and out of place, it detracts from the rest of the
    landscaping.  I'd prefer something that blends well with the rest of
    the yard.
    
    Kath