Table 1. Color of mulches from the beginning of the experiment (0 months) to the end (12 months). Colors were determined from Munsell® Color Charts (1975 edition).
MulchColor (months since start of experiment)
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CypressPinkReddish yellowPinkLight brownPink
EucalyptusLight reddish brownPinkish grayPinkish grayLight grayPinkish gray
GRUOlive, very pale brown, pinkLight reddish brownPinkish grayVery pale brownPinkish gray
MelaleucaDark reddish brownPinkish grayPinkLight grayPink
Pine barkReddish brown, light brownDark reddish brownReddish brownBrownReddish brown
Pine strawReddish brownReddish brownReddish grayLight brownish grayPinkish gray