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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.

Safety Precautions for Parke Employees

March 7, 2024May 14, 2014 by The Parke Company

largetrees_safety_employment_parke_company_nashville Working as a tree care employee or an arborist can be challenging and demanding work. Though rewarding, there are risks involved while on the job. An average day can include cutting down a large, dangerous tree in Belle Meade or working on an emergency situation from a storm in Madison. Whatever the case, the Parke Company does their best to make sure Nashvillians receive the best tree service in Middle Tennessee, while still upholding high safety standards for their employees. The team at the Parke Company incorporates extensive training, supportive teamwork, and safety assessments for Parke Company employees.

Training — Just like any job, training is important for this role. But unlike some jobs, training is crucial for tree service. As an arborist, there are many risks and important details to adhere to. Sometimes trees need special treatment, especially when they risk falling down or getting certain diseases. Having the proper training for tree care is a great way to understand safety precautions.

Teamwork — At the Parke Company, we are family. Landscape and tree services are completed in teams. Not only does this ensure the job is done efficiently and correctly, but it also encourages things to be done safely. With the help of fellow arborists, you can cut down trees with ease.

Safety Assessment — This is crucial for a tree care job, especially one that requires employees climbing or cutting trees down. The Parke Company assesses all jobs to make sure their employees are out of harm’s way.

We take employee safety seriously. From training, teamwork and safety assessment, we have our tree service employees covered. Interested in becoming part of our team? (hyperlink) The Parke Company is always looking for hard-working and dependable workers in the Nashville and Middle Tennessee area. For more information about the Parke Company’s open positions, visit our page here. Want to know more info about becoming an arborist? Visit the International Society of Arboriculture here.

Benefits of Lawn Irrigation Systems in Middle Tennessee

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

Once summer temperatures heat up in Nashville, it’s difficult to keep your landscape green. With an automatic lawn irrigation system, you can keep your landscape healthy without standing with a hose in your hand for hours on end. Here are the main benefits to hiring a certified irrigation contractor to install an irrigation landscape system in Middle Tennessee:

Water more efficiently. Irrigation companies can install unique irrigation systems that are designed to care for your site. Rather than standing in the hot sun to water your grass and plants, a certified irrigation contractor can install a system that works automatically.
Conserve water. Irrigation companies design systems that apply the perfect amount of water for different types of plants. Instead of overwatering or underwatering different parts of your site, use an automatic system that gets water application right every time. It’s better for your environment!
Increase your property value. An irrigation landscape system is a surefire way to improve the value of your property. In addition to improving your amenities, a well-designed sprinkler system will keep the grass and greenery on your site beautiful and inviting.
Save money. Because irrigation landscape systems are so effective, you can reduce the amount of money you spend on water and additional gardening tools. Irrigation companies can install automatic systems that allow you to water at night, when cooler weather will allow plants to absorb more water before it evaporates.

There are plenty of reasons to install an automatic irrigation system. Whether you want a simple sprinkler system or an intricate network of watering zones, a good irrigation system has countless benefits for your Nashville property. For advice on sprinkler systems or a free estimate, give us a call at 615-350-6033.