How Do You Care For Hemlock Trees?
Hemlocks are beautiful trees that make excellent privacy barriers between properties. Unlike many other trees however, hemlock trees require regular service. They attract bugs that can destroy the majestic trees if not serviced regularly. Whether you let them grow tall like towering pines or trim them into neat shrubbery, hemlocks can be worth the extra effort for their beauty and the value they can add to your property. Hire a horticultural service to spray your trees twice a year to avoid infestation. You can also use one of many do-it-yourself treatments to prevent infestation. Spray your hemlock trees once a week with a garden hose in the summer when the weather is dry. This spraying will wash off any of the bugs that have just landed. Water in the early morning or early evening. Trim your trees when the weather is cooler. Hemlocks do not like the heat and do not respond well to any service when the temperature is in the 90s or higher. While hemlocks make nice hedges, they will gro
