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Cocoa Mulch

Hi Folks

Have any of you out there used a product called Cocoa Mulch?  I would be
grateful to get feedback on this product - likes and dislikes of using it,
and any problem with it that you have heard of or found from experience. 
The only problem that I know of is that it is pretty expensive, but the
good points seem to be numerous.  Before I go to the expense of trying this
product for myself I thought I would see if any of you have any thoughts.

For those of you who haven't heard of this product, I will explain what
cocoa mulch is.  It is a mulch that is the by-product of the cocoa
(chocolate) industry.  It's organic and has a lowish nutrient content to it
as well (3-1-1 I think), so it acts as a slow release fertilizer boost as
well.  Evidentally it does not deplete the soil of nitrogen as wood based
mulches do.  I have also read that it is a natural deterrent to snails and
slugs and cats looking for a potty in your planter bed (they don't like the
texture of it).  It is slightly acidic which sounds perfect for me since we
have such alkaline soil where I live (Orange County, Southern California),
and I wouldn't mind have the soil PH lowered a bit.  It forms a mat which
weeds have a hard time coming up through, but water easily penetrates it
I've read.  It is supposed to help retain water in the soil quite well.

Thanks so much for your help, in advance!

Kim Kiernan
zone 9
Laguna Hills, CA
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