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Preparing Plants for Early Nashville Spring Frost

March 7, 2024April 2, 2015 by The Parke Company

preparing-plants-for-early-spring-frost Weather can be fickle sometimes. Especially if you live in Middle Tennessee. One day it’s sunny and 75 degrees, and the next it’s close to freezing. Late frost is an issue every year, so it’s important to keep in mind when preparing your plants for the new season. Nashville trees have already started budding and some daffodils have bloomed. It’s a beautiful thing! But with that beauty comes a risk for early spring frost. So when that cold snap decides to hit, it’s best to be prepared.

Here are some ways to protect your plants:

Water the plants thoroughly before the freeze hits. This adds insulation to the soil and plant cells.
Bring plants indoors. Obviously this isn’t a great solution for all plants, but anything potted can be brought in for protection.
If you have small sprouts, protect them by placing a pot or coffee tin over them. Just be sure to uncover them the following day when the temperature hits above freezing. These baby sprouts need their sunlight!
Larger plants or shrubs can be covered by burlap or old bed sheets. Place the cloth across the entire plant and let it reach the ground. This not only insulates the plant but the soil as well. Like the previous tip, remove the cloth the next day when the sun pops back out.

Sometimes frost occurs suddenly and your plants are left unprotected. If this happens, possible damage could occur. Over the course of a few days, take note of the buds on your plants. If there has been discoloration (such as dark brown or black), then your plants are probably damaged. If your plants stay green and no discoloration occurs then your tough, little plants fought through the cold snap!

Sometimes assessing the damage can be hard to spot. If you have questions about your landscape and plants, contact the Parke Company to come check it out. They’ll be able to tell you the severity of the damage and the next steps for your landscape. If you have yet to schedule your landscape maintenance or design, there’s no better time than now! With spring in full swing, your trees and landscape is ready to see more color.

For more information about the Parke Company’s services contact them today!

Spring Storm Season: Make Sure Your Trees are Prepared

March 7, 2024March 22, 2015 by The Parke Company

tree-lightning-parke-company-nashville Nashville is finally warming up, and we couldn’t be more excited to get rid of all this snow and ice. So what’s next on the agenda for your tree list? Well, if you’ve already taken care of spring preparation for your landscape and trees before things begin to bloom, it might be a good idea to take a look at your trees and branches for potential storm hazards.

With Nashville sunshine comes the possibility of spring showers, including severe storms with lightning, tornadoes and flooding. After a big storm, it’s not uncommon to see a large tree fallen in the middle of the road in Belle Meade, Franklin or other residential areas. This is why it’s important to make sure your trees are in tip-top shape for the season ahead.

Preparation for these storms is pretty simple. Call the Parke Company! They will come out to assess your trees for any necessary services such as crown thinning, preventative work and damage repairs. If some of your branches are dead or heavy, it might be necessary for our team to complete cabling or crown thinning to prevent any fallen branches during unexpected storms.

Lightning can be a major concern, especially with trees. Parke is available for measuring trees for grounding rods and wires. This is a great preventative measure that will avoid headaches throughout the spring and summer seasons. If storms damage branches or threaten your tree’s healthcare, Parke can also clean up branches, assist in emergency tree care situations and try to treat any of the damage.

Tree healthcare is an important part of maintaining a beautiful property. If you’re a homeowner or run a commercial property, Nashville storms are unavoidable. Be sure to have your trees evaluated to prevent any lightning, wind or tornado damage before it’s too late. For more information about the Parke Company’s services including emergency tree care, contact them today to schedule a consultation.

A Thankful Holiday Season from the Parke Company

March 7, 2024February 17, 2015 by The Parke Company

Parke-Company-tree-service-of-nashville-A-Thankful-Holiday-Season-from-the-Parke-Company-dinner This season is a great time to give thanks. Even if it’s past Thanksgiving, it’s important to acknowledge and appreciate the blessings you have. And that’s exactly what the team at Parke wants to do this year. The team of arborists and landscapers are thankful for such a prosperous year filled with beautiful trees and great experiences.

Here are just a few things the team at the Parke Company is thankful for this year:

Nashville Parks
One of the best parts about Nashville is the landscape and parks in the area. Percy Warner, Edwin Warner, the Harpeth and Centennial Park are just a few. The trees, landscape and wildlife draw visitors to these locations every day. The Parke Company and the team of arborists and landscape workers are privileged to work in a community where nature and wildlife thrive. In addition, they love that areas throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee are preserved for many years to come.

Historical Trees
Historical trees and landmarks are some the Parke Company’s favorite places to visit and, in some cases, provide tree care. They’re thankful for the rich, cultural history these trees provide the city, and the beauty that these old trees behold. The Battle of Nashville Tree is just one of many of the historical trees you can find around the Middle Tennessee area.

Our Customers
This is a no-brainer for the team at Parke! Our customers are our most treasured aspect of the business. Without them, the arborists and landscape team wouldn’t have any trees or landscape to preserve and help prosper. In addition, the clientele is a huge reason why the Parke Company loves doing what we do. The community makes it all worth it.

The list of thankfulness goes on and on at the Parke Company, but these are just a few things we appreciate the most! From trees, to parks, to customers, the Parke Company loves providing tree care to the greater Nashville area. As the year comes to a close, the team loves to reminisce about the last several months and anticipate about what is to come in the new year ahead. Want more information about tree care or landscape services from the Parke Company? Or do you just want to learn more about Nashville parks and historical trees? Contact Parke today for more information. And Happy Holidays from the Parke Company! We are thankful for you!

Happy Holidays from the Parke Company

March 7, 2024January 2, 2015 by The Parke Company

ChristmasTree_Parke_Nashville It’s that time of year again when things start to slow down and we spend time with friends and family. Christmas cookies, menorahs, and ugly sweaters are all common sightings around this season. No matter what holiday you’re celebrating, the Parke Company would like to extend its warmest wishes to you. We hope you have a blessed season and a happy New Year!

We Wish You Safe Travels — Weather can be unpredictable so if you have to travel outside the Nashville area, be safe on icy roads and look out for any fallen trees or other extreme weather conditions. Are you staying within the Middle Tennessee area but have bad weather causing tree service emergencies? The Parke Company is here to help keep your holidays calm and enjoyable.

We Wish You Warm, Cozy Nights — One of the best things to do during a cold night is curl up by a fire. Gather some firewood, a nice hot cup of cocoa and enjoy the company of a loved one. If Nashville proves to have a mild holiday, bring that firewood outside for a bonfire!

We Wish You Plenty of Time with Family — The Parke Company understands the importance of family. Make sure to spend some time relaxing with them this season. Whether you’re decorating trees, eating or opening presents, quality time with friends and family is key to a great holiday season.

It doesn’t matter how you choose to celebrate, whether it’s gathering firewood for a nice cozy evening or traveling to see loved ones. The Parke Company urges you to take a break from the hustle and bustle and enjoy this time of year. Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from your favorite tree care company!

Recycle & Repurpose Your Christmas Tree with the Parke Company

March 7, 2024December 18, 2014 by The Parke Company

recycle-christmas-tree-live-douglas-fir-parke-company It’s safe to assume that one of the best parts about Christmas is decorating the Christmas tree, right? Perhaps you’ve got a beautiful Norway Spruce, a Douglas Fir you decorate every year, or maybe you’re using an artificial tree from last year. Whatever kind of tree, it’s one of the most prominent symbols of the holiday, which is why the Parke Company offers living Christmas trees to their Middle Tennessee clients. Not only is this a great way to repurpose trees, but it’s also a great way to remember Christmas memories.

A “living” Christmas tree is a great idea for those who want to experience Christmas cheer all year long. Simply call the Parke Company and they’ll set up your live tree at your house, either inside or outside to enjoy during the Christmas season. Once the holidays are over, Parke will come back out and plant the living tree in your lawn that will permanently become part of your landscape.

Though it takes a bit of planning, it’s a great way for your family, especially children, to learn the importance of nature. While your tree grows in your landscape for decades to come, the tree will provide much more than a Christmas memory for you and your family. It provides beauty in your landscape, tree education and resources for wild animals! Want more Christmas and nature education? The Parke Company does tree work at Cheekwood where you can not only admire the trees and landscape, but also meet live reindeer during the holiday season.

Interested in using a live tree for your Christmas festivities? With the Parke Company’s help, you can have a tree ready in your house in no time! Even though it takes a bit of planning, the Parke Company is happy to work with you and your schedule to ensure your Christmas tree is perfect.

For more information and pricing, call the Parke Company today. Interested in other seasonal services the Parke Company offers? Not only will they do any necessary winter tree care or landscape services, they also offer mailbox decorations and front porch displays to keep you and your family in the holiday spirit! Contact them today for more information about repurposing a Christmas tree or other holiday services. And Happy Holidays from the Parke Company!