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Three Ways to Beat the Heat with the Parke Company

March 7, 2024July 31, 2014 by The Parke Company

trees-summer-heat-nashville If you haven’t been outside lately, it’s hot in Nashville. The heat and humidity are taking over in Middle Tennessee and it’s taking a toll on the trees all around Music City. Yes, trees are resilient beauties that can adapt to the weather, but it’s important to know what you can do to keep your trees as happy and healthy as possible. The Parke Company has a wide variety of services available for tree care to make sure your trees (or landscape) never have to suffer during these dog days of summer.

Three Ways To Your Trees Can Beat the Heat:

Tree Care Check-ups — Otherwise known as Plant Health Care (PHC), tree care is an important part of Parke’s services because it’s a preventative method of any foreseen problems your trees might come across. This includes the heat and humidity. If your trees are showing signs of dehydration or distress, call the Parke Company to schedule a check-up to make sure everything is good to go.
Irrigation — Irrigation is an important part of all lawn care needs. It keeps your landscape healthy, beautiful and well-hydrated. However irrigation doesn’t always mean “adding water.” Each species needs a specific amount and drainage. Not only does the Parke Company assist in tree care, but they also take care of your landscape and irrigation needs. Is your lawn looking a bit brown? Call them today to get your lawn care started.
Crown Thinning — Crown thinning is a tree care service in which removal of certain branches promote air flow and sunlight penetration. If your trees are not receiving enough airflow during these summer days, the Parke Company might suggest crown thinning as the way to go.

Your trees are not the only ones suffering from the blazing heat this summer, your landscape can also become dehydrated. Thankfully, the Parke Company also offers lawn care for any additional services you might need. Whether you live in Belle Meade or Franklin, the Parke Company can come out and make sure your trees and landscape are in tip-top shape to handle the rest of the hot days of summer. For more information about their service, call them today.

How to Save Time and Money with the Parke Company

March 7, 2024July 16, 2014 by The Parke Company

nashville-tree-trimming A lot of customers ask the Parke Company how they can save time and money when it comes to their tree service in Nashville. Well, this tends to be a loaded question. While we understand the importance of a tight budget and minimizing the initial cost of tree care, sometimes that’s not always the answer. Savings can be made by completing a full, comprehensive service at once, instead of a little at a time. This will not only save you money in the long run, but it will also save the time and hassle of having to deal with fallen trees or other tree service mishaps.

Reduces the need for multiple visits– It’s easy to understand why breaking up tree service visits into multiple ones might seem friendlier to the budget, however, it’s more expensive in the long run. Bundling your tree care creates a great price break for your wallet. Not only that, but it also cuts down on how many times the Parke Company arborist comes knocking on your door. Less hassle and more money. What more could you ask for?

Cuts down on fuel cost— Just like cutting down on multiple visits, taking advantage of a comprehensive tree service visit will also reduce fuel costs (which contributes to the overall cost). If you live in the Middle Tennessee or Nashville area, you know that gas prices are constantly fluctuating. If you decide to break your visits down into multiple tree services, this would end up costing you more fuel money in the long run.

Increases preventative measures for future issues — Tending to all of your trees at once, you are less likely to come across any issues or emergencies in between tree services. With a complete approach, the Parke Company’s arborist is checking all of the trees to make sure they are in tip-top shape for months to come.

While completing comprehensive tree care service might seem like more money on the front end, you are actually saving money, both in visits and in emergency services. Keeping cost down not only minimizes stress for you, the customer, but it also prevents future issues that come along. Want more information on tree care in the Nashville or Middle Tennessee area? Call them today for a consultation!

4 Tips for Understanding Your Nashville Certified Irrigation Auditor

March 7, 2024July 1, 2014 by The Parke Company

In order to keep your Nashville, Tenn., landscape beautiful, your irrigation system has to be working properly. That’s where a certified irrigation auditor comes in. A certified irrigation auditor is a licensed professional who is trained to observe irrigation systems to make sure they are working properly and efficiently. Here’s what an irrigation auditor can do to help you:

Perform a visual inspection of the irrigation system. A certified irrigation auditor can help irrigation contractors by inspecting every zone in a sprinkler system. This will help irrigation companies identify broken equipment, water leaks or poor design features.
Determine landscape’s watering needs. Different plants have different needs. By examining the type of plants, amount of shade and types of soil at your site, a certified irrigation auditor can make recommendations about the most efficient way for your irrigation contractors to set up your system.
Review your irrigation schedule. A certified irrigation auditor can review your landscape’s current irrigation schedule and determine if you are watering properly. By testing your soil and taking weather patterns and the Nashville climate into account, the auditor can make recommendations about how often you should run your system.
Run a performance test. Even with proper maintenance, your irrigation system will encounter problems over time. A certified irrigation auditor can examine your system and conduct catch tests to ensure that your system is operating efficiently.

Whether you’ve just installed an irrigation system or you’ve had the same system for years, a certified irrigation auditor can help you get the most out of your sprinklers.

If you’re interested in testing your landscape irrigation system, contact The Parke Company at 615-350-6033. Our certified irrigation professionals can perform an irrigation audit to ensure that your system is working efficiently and properly.

Emergency Services — When and Why to Call Parke

March 7, 2024June 22, 2014 by The Parke Company

FallenTree_emergency_Nashville It’s no surprise to Nashville citizens that severe weather is a common problem in Middle Tennessee. Severe flooding, lightning, tornadoes and major storms can march through our area in a matter of minutes, causing a lot of destruction. So how do you know when you can take care of the clean-up yourself, or when you need to call a professional? Cleaning up sticks and limbs is one thing, but damaged trees and power lines are another. Here are a few things to consider before doing the emergency repair yourself:

Is it dangerous? The Parke Company has years of experience dealing with dangerous situations. With certified arborists and trained tree care experts on staff, they know how to safely handle any emergency situation. Not sure if it is dangerous? Don’t take the risk! Call the Parke Company to complete the tree service just in case.

Is the repair out of your expertise? Though a lot of people enjoy “DIY” projects, tree care can oftentimes be out of people’s realm of expertise. If you are not an arborist and you’re unsure of what you’re doing, it could cause further damage to your property and even be dangerous to yourself. Play it safe and call the Parke Company to take care of the emergency situation.

Does it take more than one person to complete? If the job calls for more than one person, it is a complicated job and should be left for a professional. Even if you have a few extra hands on site, it’s not guaranteed that the job can be completed without strain. Leave the fallen or damaged trees to the professional arborist or tree care specialist who can complete it quickly and efficiently.

The Parke Company is always urging its customers to call in the event of an emergency. Trees fall on power lines, across roads and even buildings all the time when severe weather strikes. That’s why it is important to have a reliable and experienced team on call that won’t cause further damage to you or your property. If you have an emergency tree care situation in the Nashville area, page the emergency tree service department at (615) 201-9999 or email the department here.
Be safe, Nashvillians!

Summer Heat and How to Be Prepared with the Parke Company

March 7, 2024May 28, 2014 by The Parke Company

Nashville summers are composed of a few things: barbecues, swimming pools and humidity. The Tennessee heat can be debilitating for the unprepared. And if you haven’t noticed, we have already had a heat wave or two come through the Metro area and it’s not even June! If you are a property owner, keeping up with your trees and landscape it is just part of the gig. But it doesn’t have to be hard! With the Parke Company’s help, your tree care and lawn care maintenance is easy during the summer heat, and you can be off spending time with family and friends under the summer sun.

Stay Hydrated — Just like you or your family, your trees and landscape needs to stay hydrated through the humidity and hot temperatures of the summer. The Parke Company offers specialized irrigation systems for any of your lawn care needs.

Tree Health care — Giving your trees regular health care checkups can ensure a healthy and long life. The summer is prime season for infestation, disease and other problems for trees and landscape. Call the Parke Company to discuss options for tree health care. They also offer landscape and lawn care services.

Crown Thinning — With summertime comes severe storms. The Parke Company can’t urge its customers enough to take the proper precautions for emergency situations. Be sure to have your trees cut back and have all the dead limbs removed. This will avoid unnecessary damage if or when a severe thunderstorm comes through.

The summer is a great time for the trees on your property to grow, but if the heat gets too harsh, be sure you are prepared. With proper hydration, health care and limb removal, your trees should be flourishing for the entire summer season. Interested in learning more about the landscape, lawn care or irrigation services? You can view more information here.