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How to Expect for the Unexpected

September 30, 2026April 19, 2023 by The Parke Company

In less than two weeks the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, will climb out of his burrow and predict the weather for the rest of the winter season. Will there be six more weeks of cold or will the flowers of spring blossom early? We will find out the groundhog’s prediction soon enough, but one thing is for sure — Mother Nature can be a fickle woman to Middle Tennessee. One day it can be sunny and warm, and the next it’s sleeting rain. It’s never too late to prepare your landscape and trees for possible weather damage — and the Parke Company is just the company to help you.

1. Don’t procrastinate. Before another drastic and damaging storm hits — have your trees seen about to make sure they’re stable and secure.

If there are any dead or dying branches, have them removed immediately. These dying parts in the tree canopies, also called deadwood, need to be removed immediately before a storm hits. This is not only safe for the tree — but also you and your property.

Make any necessary improvements and/or repairs. This means any necessary cabling or bolting to the joints of trees. If branches are weak and need structural support, these services would be a great asset to ensure the prosperity of your tree.

2. Plan for the future. Anything can happen. Make sure your trees are ready for the unexpected and make sure you’re armed with the right knowledge and tools to do so.

Erratic weather can seriously confuse plants. A few days of warm weather can cause trees wake from dormancy and bud early. If followed by freezing conditions, biological problems can be severe. The Parke Company can arm you with ways to help protect your plants and how to look for these issues as they appear.

If you plan to transplant any trees, it’s a good idea to do so during the tree’s winter dormancy. The risk of damaging your tree is much higher during the spring and summer because new growth begins, including growing roots.

Plant health care is a great way to plan for spring. The Parke Company implements a health care program that not helps protect trees against disease and insect infestation, but also assess proper fertilization and water conditions for healthy, beautiful trees.

The best tool you have in your belt is making sure you plan ahead for the unexpected. Although you may not always be able to count on the weather, you can always count on The Parke Company to guide you through any future planning for your landscape and trees. Contact us today for a free estimate!

How to Start Your Own Backyard Composting System

September 30, 2026April 19, 2023 by The Parke Company

It’s a beautiful time of year. The air is cool and crisp. Comfy, beautiful sweaters are making their way from the back of the closet. And leaves are changing colors all over the country. Beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow take the place of vibrant spring greens.

And then, those leaves fall to the ground.

It becomes quite a chore for homeowners to keep up with the falling leaves during fall and winter lawn care, but instead of bagging and sending them to the landfill. There is another option: composting.

Starting a backyard composting system is fairly easy and requires three basic ingredients: “browns,” “greens,” and water.

The “browns” in the composting recipe are those beautiful colorful (but dead) leaves, branches and twigs that have fallen from trees, shrubs, bushes. The “greens” in the mix refer to fresh grass clippings, fruit and vegetable peels and waste, and even coffee grounds.

Start a compost pile (or fill a bin) now with those three ingredients, turn and mix frequently, and you’ll have ready-to-use compost in as little as two months. You’re basically creating the food for the following season’s landscaping.

For more on starting your own composting system, what to use and what not to use, visit TreeHugger.com.

Tree Maintenance for Winter – How to Prepare for the Unexpected

September 30, 2026April 19, 2023 by The Parke Company

Nashville’s eclectic. It’s culture presence, it’s people and of course, it’s climate. One day Nashvillians can be enjoying a warm, beautiful day at Percy Warner Park and the next bundled up in front of a fire watching the snowfall.

That’s why it’s important for the people of Music City to be prepared for all weather extremes and abnormal temperatures. From deadwood removal to removing trees, The Parke Company is certified in all treecare and tree removal services and provides both residential and commercial tree maintenance throughout all of Middle Tennessee.

While it’s unusually warm, consider taking care of your all routine tree maintenance now. This way, you’re protected and ready to go if a winter storm hits. Some of the benefits of routine tree maintenance include:

1. Deadwood removal — This service is often overlooked during the winter months but should be an important to-do for everyone’s checklist. Heavy snow and ice on an already dead branch can be potentially disastrous. The Parke Company will remove all dead and diseased branches from the trees to ensure safety for the tree and your property. The last thing you need on Christmas Day is a power outage in result of fallen branches.

2. Debris Services — Strong storm winds can easily pick up these loose items and cause severe damage to your property. Clean up all those natural materials around your property such as fallen limbs, debris and logs as for both an aseptically pleasing and safety measure.

3. Firewood — Going out in the bitter cold to find firewood doesn’t sound appealing to anyone. So make sure you’ve got all the proper materials for a cozy fire while the weather is still nice. Not only will this be less of a chore, but you’re killing two birds with one stone by gathering firewood while you’re taking care of other tree maintenance.

In the event an extreme weather storm arrives in Middle Tennessee and the unexpected happens, the crew at The Parke Company is ready for all your emergency needs. For further questions about your maintenance and emergency situations, contact the experts at (615) 405-6548 or email danbeasley@theparkecompany.com.

Tree Trimming or Removal? What’s the Right Call?

September 30, 2026April 19, 2023 by The Parke Company

We have specialty doctors for every possible illness and bodily function: podiatrists, dentists, internists, cardiologists, oncologists. We have specialty veterinarians for our precious pets: equine, avian, canine, feline. And yes, we even have tree doctors, and you can find them right here in Middle Tennessee.

Tree Service of Nashville has expert tree doctors who have years of experience in caring for diseased and decaying trees. But how do you know when your tree is in need of a doctor’s care?

The first thing is if there’s any question, call an expert and they should come out for free and assess it. There are several common signs of tree decay which may be overlooked, such as dead branches, leaves drying up in specific areas, a blemish on the trunk, or anything out of the ordinary.

It may be difficult to notice these signs in late fall and winter when leaves have already fallen, but in the spring, when trees start leafing out, one symptom of a tree in trouble–asymmetry in a tree’s canopy–will be evident.

While disease and pests are the most common causes of tree decline, some tree problems are the result of “mechanical injuries,” in which an object has caused injury to the tree. An example of a mechanical injury is when a sapling is nicked or scraped during lawn mowing. It kills tree the tree from that point up. It may be 10-20 years down the road before the damage shows up.

Tree removals might not be necessary, and a concerned homeowner should call a tree company to assess the problem. At Tree Service of Nashville, we offer tree removal services in all areas, from Brentwood to Hendersonville and beyond, but we first invest in keeping trees alive.

Trees often can have diseases, but trees are treatable. Instead of spending a thousand dollars to cut down a tree, you may just spend a couple hundred to apply an infecticide or insecticide treatment to keep it alive for another 20 years.

For more information on tree services, such as removal of tree, tree trimming, and treating or removing damaged trees, contact Tree Service of Nashville today.

Electricity and Trees for Nashville Natives

September 30, 2026April 19, 2023 by The Parke Company

The New Year has begun, but the snow, ice and bitter chill is still a familiar invader to the city of Nashville and its neighbors. Although beautiful, the harsh weather can often damage homes, roadways and power lines all over Middle Tennessee. That’s why the Nashville Electric Service is routinely trimming and cutting down trees that pose electrically problems for customers all around the city.

Tress and other brush can be a safety hazard if in close contact with power lines. This is why NES works year-round to make sure trees and power lines are in safe distance from each other. Whether it’s for routine maintenance or emergency situations, NES will cut or trim tress and brush to avoid power outages and other safety issues.

Before a tree is removed by NES, the following factors are evaluated:

1. Is the tree dead, dying or diseased?

2. What is the structural integrity of the tree?

3. Does the tree show any signs of the failure?

4. How much does the crown need to be trimmed?

Some similar factors are considered if brush is needed to removed from the area:

1. Is it in danger of growing into the power lines?

2. Is power lines and other NES equipment accessible?

3. Does the brush serve a purpose (example: sound barrier, protection screen, etc.)?

If the Nashville Electric Company feels that the answers to these questions can potentially cause future problems, your trees and brush might be trimmed, or even cut down in the blink of an eye.

The Parke Company understands the importance of electrical safety, but also know trees are an important part of our ecosystem. That’s why the company can help you make sure your trees and brush is within a safe distance, but also beautiful and prosperous. The Parke Company can even recommend where to plant new ones.

NES isn’t the only company working hard for Nashvillians this season. Be sure to contact The Parke Company for any questions, concerns or emergency situations — and stay warm!