Homeowner near Ocean City, MD, has a hemlock hedge in sandy, well-drained soil with low water table, watered regularly during dry spells.
Fertilizer: Apply Holly-tone (2–3 coffee cups per plant) in spring and fall. Rain will incorporate it.
Mulch: Shredded hardwood bark or root mulch (2 inches deep) conserves moisture. Lay 2–3 layers of newspaper first to suppress weeds.
These practices support hemlock health in challenging sandy conditions.
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