Pine Bark Nuggets – Can I Till These To Amend Soil?

Q: I mulch my flower garden with colored pine bark nuggets. Is it okay to till in these nuggets to amend the soil?

A: To my knowledge there is no harm in the dye used on these chips. I would simply till them into the ground without worry.

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