Mulch Do's and Don't's Do's : Choose a colored mulch that will complement your home and the rest of your landscape. Try picking a darker colored mulch to accent the plants and flowers you have in your yard! Don’t ignore bare soil. Having bare soil on your property will cause erosion and sediment runoff, Day says. Mulching can help control erosion. You can learn more about us at Cmcmulchcolorants.com in Public bookmarkswith mulchby 7 users