The name Piper is the transferred use of a surname originating as an occupational name â from the Middle English âpipereâ signifying someone who played the pipes. The word âpipereâ comes from the Germanic âpfeifeâ which means âwhistle, pipe.â The surname developed after the Norman Conquest of 1066 in the Middle Ages.
Dyed mulches are typically made from bark, wood chips or other wood by-products that have been artificially colored with a water-soluble dye or stain. Dyed mulches are available in a wide range of colors, including black.he contrast between brilliant green foliage and deep black mulch is appealing to some gardeners, and black mulches are made from a variety of materials, both organic and synthetic.
Cocoa mulch, made of cacao shells, is popular with gardeners and landscapers for a number of reasons: it has an aromatic scent, it repels garden pests, it retains moisture well, and it has a rich brown color that darkens (rather than fades) over time.ocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called Theobromine. It is lethal to dogs and cats.