Colors

• Cedar mulch is most commonly the reddish-brown color indicative of cedar bark. Cypress mulch varies from a light brown to a medium brown and can be dyed a variety of colors.
  
  

Water

• Cypress mulch naturally absorbs moisture, allowing gardeners to water their plants less frequently.
  
  

Fragrance

• Cypress and cedar mulches both have a smell many people find pleasing.
  
  

Insect Repellent

• Both types of mulches repel insects, including termites. Cedar mulch is recommended as an alternative to chemical insecticides and weed killers.
  
  

Weed Killers

• When used to fill in deep beds, cedar mulch can almost completely stop weed growth in gardens.