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Irrigation System Repairs in Middle Tennessee

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

The Parke Company landscape irrigation repair in Nashville

Many residential and business owners in Nashville already know how much their landscaping can benefit from installing automated irrigation systems. Yet despite the convenience of these systems, they occasionally require maintenance to improve their performance, minimize water waste, and prevent damage to the landscape.

The first step in maintaining your irrigation system is making sure you can recognize address what is causing problems. For example, it is important to figure out if dry areas in your grass are the result of improper timing or if you need to investigate further. In this case, you will want to check for problems such as obstructions in your sprinklers, leaks in valves, or even cracks in the irrigation system’s pipes. Regular inspections can guide you toward specific solutions for routine problems like low water pressure or wasted water.

A common problem for people who mow their own lawns is damage to their sprinkler heads. Fortunately, these are easy to repair and replace. Simply unscrew the sprinkler head, mark the area with a flag, and take the damaged sprinkler head with you to a hardware store to compare it with a replacement head.

Sprinkler heads can also develop leaks, whether due to damage by lawnmowers or cars, or by regular wear over time. If the leak is only in the rotor (and not in the spray), you may be able to replace the seal inside without having to replace the entire sprinkler. If the leak is at the base of the sprinkler, be sure to outfit the replacement with a flexible connection kit so that this type of leak is less likely to occur in the future.

The landscaping experts at the Parke Company specialize in keeping your automatic irrigation system in top shape. Whether you’re in Brentwood or Hendersonville, feel free to contact us today at 615-350-6033 to schedule for a certified landscape irrigation professional to visit your home today.

Reasons to Buy a Live or Freshly Cut Tree in Nashville

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

We are not sure about you guys, but our turkey leftovers are long gone and the employees at the Parke Company are in the throws of holiday cheer. There are Christmas tree farms on every corner in Nashville, menorahs on family mantels and holiday music in retail stores — it’s hard to ignore it! If you haven’t done it yet, setting up the Christmas tree is an exciting tradition in your family, whether it’s an artificial or live tree.

But as you might expect, the Parke Company loves natural trees. Yes, they are messy and you have to care for them, but they hold beauty that artificial trees just don’t have. A lot of people argue that it’s not cost efficient to buy a live tree every year, or that it’s a hassle to dispose of it after the holidays too. Both are valid arguments, if the customer does not look at all of his or her options.

Here are some great reasons to go natural:

The Parke Company will set a freshly cut or live tree up in your home for you! You don’t have to worry about the project yourself — leave it up to the professionals.
Middle Tennessee residents can decide from an array of trees from Cedar to Southern Magnolia to Holly trees for their holiday centerpiece.
Instead of throwing out your tree at the end of the holiday season, but many species can be replanted! Call the Parke Company and they help you choose a suitable tree for your holiday and for your yard for many years to come.

The Parke Company offers live and freshly cut trees to the entire Nashville area, including areas of Brentwood, Franklin and Madison. It might seem easier to go buy an artificial tree, but the natural beauty of a live or freshly cut tree is hard to beat! Call the Parke Company with questions or order a tree today. Time is running out and 2014 will be here before you know it. Call at (615) 405-6548.

A Day in the Life at the Parke Company

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

What is a day in the life of a Parke Company employee? Well, in one word: busy. From meetings to emergency services, the crew travels all over Nashville and Middle Tennessee to take care of a variety of tree services. Here’s what a day looks like for the Parke Tree Division Leader looks like:

The morning begins with a crew meeting as they delegate jobs to each team. The main discussion during the meeting is safety, but they also follow up with past work.

The rest of his day is filled with multiple tasks that keeps trees and lawns happy and healthy.
Answer phone calls and emails
Touch base with equipment and supply vendors for tree service and other landscape jobs
Repair equipment, especially for jobs that need to meet deadlines
Touch base on specialty projects (the Capitol Building Christmas Tree, for example!)
Visit project sites to check in on teams’ work and their projects
Meet with clients throughout the midday and afternoon on future and existing projects
Work up estimates for new projects
Meetings for issues such as education, arboriculture trends, pest management and management meetings

The day ends doing final checks on projects and the crew finishing and cleaning the job sites for the day.

As you can see, there isn’t a dull moment (of a free one at that) for the crew at the Parke Company, especially if you are a team leader. A hard work ethic ensures the best work for their clients, so it is s no wonder why the Parke Company crew keeps a busy schedule in Nashville. For more information about the Parke Company’s tree care and landscape services or to schedule a job, call the Parke Company today to get your names in the books.

Tips for Irrigation System Winterization and Spring Start Up Care

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

When it comes to maintaining your irrigation and landscaping, it’s important to provide both winterization and spring start up care for your irrigation system. Even though your irrigation contractor can help maintain your system through all types of Nashville weather, there are a few simple things you can do to keep your irrigation and landscaping in top shape. Here’s how you can provide winterization care and spring start up maintenance for your landscape irrigation system:

Winterization Tips for Your Irrigation System

Turn off the main water valve. It’s important to make sure your water source is completely turned off before the weather changes.
Get the water out. Before cold temperatures hit, make sure there is no water left in your landscape irrigation system. After you turn off the main water valve, shoot compressed air through the system to remove all remaining water from the pipes.
Protect your system controller. If your irrigation system has automatic settings, be sure to turn the entire system off, or change it to the “rain” setting.
Consider hiring an irrigation contractor. Your irrigation contractor can perform high-level maintenance on your system to prevent damage from harsh winter weather.

Spring Start Up Tips for Your Irrigation System

Check the valves. Winter can be hard on irrigation and landscaping. Check the seals on each valve for leaks before you turn the water on.
Flush out the system. Before you run your landscape irrigation system, flush it out to remove any debris that has collected during the winter months.
Test the controller. Make sure that your automatic controls still work properly at each station. If your controller has a back-up battery, replace it with a fresh one.

You can perform simple winterization and spring start up maintenance on your irrigation system. However, if you’re looking for high-level maintenance and repairs, it’s best to call an irrigation contractor for professional help.

At The Parke Company, our irrigation professionals can help maintain any Nashville landscape irrigation system. Call us at 615-350-6033 to learn more about our services or request a free quote. Whether you need to prepare your system for a harsh winter or get ready to irrigate your landscape all summer, we have you covered.

Leaf Removal Services in Nashville

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

You know it is about that time — time to rake all those leaves swimming in your front and back yards. But if you have a million things going on, including Vanderbilt and Titans football games, Thanksgiving Day plans and other shenanigans, that last thing you want to worry about is taking care of another chore. That’s where the Parke Company comes in. Their team of highly experienced workers is eager and willing to help with your landscape needs. But don’t wait too long to call them if you need help with the leaf pick-up before the holidays.

Their leaf and tree services for the fall months include (but not limited to):

Leaf blow/Leaf removal — this is a very necessary and popular need from customers at the Parke Company. They’ll rake, blow and even remove the leaves for the clean, beautiful landscape you desire.
Mulching — If you wish to recycle your leaves for mulching purposes, the Parke Company can assist you with that as well. Ask your Parke Company employee for additional information.
Tree transplants — This time of year is the best months to transplant your tree if necessary.
Firewood — Stock up on all the essentials before Nashville’s winter comes in full effect. The Parke Company can provide you with a variety of firewood suited to your preference.
Chipper or debris removal — Any other natural debris (including limbs, logs and landscape debris) that needs to be removed, the Parke Company is at your service. If you want something a environmental friendly, they will build a compost site right on your property!

Be sure to call the Parke Company as soon as possible to schedule your appointment so you can have a beautiful landscape for the holidays. For more information and questions on how to schedule your leaf removal appointment, call the Parke Company today at (615) 405-6548.