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Fertilizing Hemlocks: Slow-Release Organics in Early Spring

Hemlocks prefer slow-release fertilizers like cottonseed meal or composted chicken manure. Apply 8 lbs cottonseed meal (6-2-1) per 100 sq ft over root zone in early spring before new growth.

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