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Flood Awareness in Nashville with the Help of the Parke Company

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

Almost four years ago, Middle Tennessee was hit with some of the most horrific flooding the state and city of Nashville has ever seen. These dangerous floods caused over thousands of dollars in damage to both landscape and property and 24 deaths in the state (11 in Davidson county). According to the National Weather Service, flooding is the second deadliest type of severe weather in the country, ahead of tornadoes. That is why, their offices have declared this past week Flood Safety Awareness Week for the entire country. There are always some simple steps you can prepare your lawn or landscape in the event of an emergency flood with the help of the Parke Company and knowledge of flood safety.

One of the major reasons floods can be so dangerous is they can arrive during any time of the year and from a variety of systems such as slow-moving or stationary frontal systems. It is important to be well-educated and armed for these emergency situations. The different kinds of flooding can be a bit mind boggling. Here are a couple points to help you refresh your memory.

Types of floods:

Flash Flooding — This type of flooding usually occurs rapidly within six hours since initial rainfall begins. This flooding is due to creeks and streams quickly flooding into otherwise dry areas.
Areal Flooding — This type of flooding is still just as dangerous as flash flooding, but happens over a gradual amount of time (over six hours since initial rainfall begins). This flooding is also caused by creeks and streams, but also over flood-prone areas such as lawns or fields.
River Flooding — This type of flooding is easy to define. It is the rise of water levels in rivers, such as the Cumberland River. This too, can be tagged as a major flood but it can also be classified as minor.

Preparing landscape and trees for floods:

From a tree care and landscape perspective, preparing for floods is easy. Make sure any brush or debris is cleaned up around your trees, lawns, pipes and drainage systems. This will help avoid any clogging or flooding problems on your landscape.
Have the emergency services number readily available . There are some things you just can’t control when flooding happens. Having an emergency situation is one of them. Be sure to call the Parke Company if you need tree care or you need some other emergency services assistance.

Understanding the types of flooding and how you can prepare your family, property, landscape and trees are important. For additional information about flooding and Flood Safety Awareness Week, visit the National Weather Service. Interested in scheduling a tree care service for your trees or lawns or need them for emergency services? Call them today.

Richland Creek Greenway in Sylvan Park during the Nashville flood in 2010.

Ice and Snow Damage to Trees in Middle TN

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

For anyone who has lived in Nashville or Middle Tennessee, they understand the erratic behavior that comes with the months of March and April. One day it can be warm outside and the sun can be shinning. The next day Davidson County is receiving Winter Weather Advisory alerts and we are all shivering next to the fire.

But with the fickle weather comes extreme and dangerous situations. Take the ice storm this past week for example. Unexpected and unprepared, trees and power lines get a lot of the trouble that comes with ice and the drop in temperatures. And then we are left with damage and without electricity for hours or even days. So how can we avoid this? Well, some of it is unavoidable, unfortunately. Some can be prevented with the help of the Parke Company.

Regular check up and tree care maintenance — Call the Parke Company to keep track of your regular tree maintenance. Making sure your trees are healthy and all the proper tree care is maintained will ensure less risk of problems when dangerous weather occurs. Cabling, weight reduction, crown thinning and tree health care are all services under the Parke Company that will only reduce risk of injury or damage and increase the longevity of your trees.

Emergency tree service — One of the most crucial parts about the Parke Company is their emergency tree services. In the event disaster strikes your trees during a winter or ice storm, the Parke Company can assist. Their services include getting trees off buildings and removal of trees from the roadways. For additional information or to contact the Parke Company about their emergency tree service, contact them here.

We all want this winter to be over, but it would be unwise for us to not acknowledge that March and April are months can be erratic in temperature and severity. Keep the tree maintenance up, call the Parke Company for landscape and lawn needs, and keep the Parke Company’s emergency tree service phone number in your phone book. Anything can happen; stay safe, Nashvillians!

Spring Tree Care Services with the Parke Company

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

We are finally getting toward the end of winter. (We can hardly believe it either.) But as the warm weather begins to pop up, it is important to make sure you have all your landscape and tree services scheduled for the spring and summer scheduled. Your trees, landscape or lawns are a valuable asset to your Nashville property so it is incredibly important to schedule with the Parke Company for your tree care services.

Tree care services to consider checking off your list for the spring and summer:

Tree or plant transplants completed while they are still dormant. This is always a great idea to finish up now because the best time to move trees and other plants is during the cold months. If you have any unfinished projects from winter, call the Parke Company to schedule the rest of your transplant services today.
Landscaping such as spring flowers, mulching, plant bed clean-up. This is prime season for lawn care and landscaping. If you need mulching, bed clean-up, or any other landscaping service, be sure to call and schedule your services as soon as possible. This time of year is a busy season for contractors, so the sooner the better!
Irrigation system check up in case of short spring and early summer. Call to have your irrigation systems tuned up or turned on to ensure they are working at optimal level when necessary. In the event that an early summer arrives, your systems will be good to go for your lawns.

Checking these items off your to-do list is important for spring, but it is vital to get them scheduled with the Parke Company in plenty of time for spring. Trees or landscape, the Parke Company has you covered. They service areas in Middle Tennessee including Brentwood, Franklin, Madison and Bellevue. Call today to schedule your tree service today!

Landscape and Irrigation Work for the Parke Company

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

Spring is in full swing and summertime is right around the corner. This means lots of landscape and tree care projects are popping up all around the Nashville and Middle Tennessee area. The Parke Company is hiring for long-term employment for landscape and irrigation workers and there is no better time to apply than now! Landscape and lawn maintenance are vital aspects of the Parke Company team. Parke employees help make the Metro area look healthy and beautiful. Here are a couple areas where the Parke Company incorporates training and teamwork to enhance the landscape and irrigation positions.

Training — Just like tree care, training is an important aspect to this job. The Parke Company will hone your landscaping skills. The Parke Company wants its employees to succeed in their craft. Whether you are working with trees, lawn maintenance or landscape, the Parke Company will make sure you’ve got the best tools at your disposal.

Teamwork — This is important at the Parke Company. Because we hire for long-term employment, we want you to feel like family! Never wanting you to feel overwhelmed, the Parke Company is always here to lend a helping hand. If you ever have any questions about the irrigation process, grass, tree or landscape, never hesitate to ask. That’s how you learn!

Other factors for Landscape and Irrigation workers:

Growth and management opportunities
Highly competitive compensation packages (dependent on past experiences)
Some landscape and/or irrigation experience preferred, but not required

Think you would be a great fit at Parke? You can find out more information on how to apply here. Interested in working for Parke, but not sure that landscape or grass care is your thing? Perhaps working with trees is more your style. Learn more about arborists and the safety precautions at Parke here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Safe and Fast Middle TN Tree Service

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

One of the main focuses for a Parke Company employee as they are out on jobs throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee is the safety of themselves, fellow employees, and especially pedestrians. The tree service and landscape work the crew does on any given day is both a crucial and dangerous one. But one of the biggest things for people to understand is not to do tree care on their own. The Parke Company team is professionally trained to handle all kinds of situations relating to trees and landscape.

Are you trying to save money? Parke Company understands the appeal to getting things done yourself to save a little extra cash. But when it comes to cutting down trees or servicing your large caliper trees, it is best to leave it up to a professional. Risking injury when you are attempting something unfamiliar is not worth it. In addition, you end up spending more money if you hurt yourself than if you had just hired a professional.

Are you in a pinch to get the job done? Parke Company works hard to complete jobs quickly and efficiently. Plan ahead of time and schedule the tree service or lawn job you need. That way, you are not chomping at the bit to get things done the last minute. Of course, we understand emergencies happen and things need to get done as soon as possible. The Parke Company has that covered too. Their team is fully staffed and trained to handle emergency situations for the surrounding Nashville and Middle Tennessee area.

Safety is the number one concern for the Parke Company, and they are constantly training and finding ways to improve their methods to increase efficiency, quality and safety. We encourage you to not call just anyone when you need tree work. Put your safety and your home first and call The Parke Company. In addition, proper credentials are important for any tree company. Class code 0106 and certified arborist are two ingredients to a safe and legitimate business. To schedule a landscape or tree service, call the Parke Company and book an appointment today.