Hemlock Mulch Installation

What This Service Involves

Hemlock mulch comes from the bark of hemlock trees and carries a naturally deep red-brown color without any added dyes. It weathers to a soft russet tone rather than the flat grey of many softwood mulches, making it a favorite for gardeners who want warmth without artificial colorant. The bark is relatively slow to break down, so it feeds the soil gradually while holding its form through a Pacific Northwest winter. Its fine-to-medium texture lays down neatly around perennials and shrubs and stays put on gentle slopes. We install it evenly so its natural color reads as a cohesive backdrop for your plantings.

Benefits

Naturally rich red-brown color with no added dyes; Weathers to a warm russet instead of dull grey; Breaks down slowly to enrich soil over time; Fine texture settles neatly around perennials; Holds its form through wet Northwest winters

Our Process

1) Measure beds and confirm the natural hemlock look suits your plantings; 2) Cultivate lightly and remove weeds and spent debris; 3) Spread hemlock to a uniform depth, feathering it around delicate stems; 4) Rake for an even finish and clear all adjacent surfaces

What Affects the Cost

Bed square footage and installed depth; Quality and screening of the hemlock bark; Weeding and light soil prep required; Removal of existing mulch if present; Delivery and access to the property

Best Time of Year

Hemlock is ideal for an early-spring refresh to showcase new growth, or a fall application to warm up the beds before the rains set in.