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Tree Preservation in Middle TN

March 7, 2024March 3, 2014 by The Parke Company

One of the many great things about Nashville and Middle Tennessee is its beautiful, lush greenery. All around Metro, Franklin and Brentwood, the Parke Company works hard to keep trees, both old and new, healthy and prosperous. However, it’s the older trees that sometimes need the most tender, loving care. If you have tall trees on your lawns and landscape and you know they need a little extra help or support, consider calling for tree care services. This will not only increase the life of the tree in your lawn, but it will also keep you and your family safe from falling branches or the tree itself.

Cabling — This tree service provides structural support for established trees on its weak joints. Cabling can oftentimes be confused with staking a tree. Staking a tree is a procedure done to anchor the tree to the ground for temporary support, whereas cabling is above ground and is completed for more permanent tree care.
Crown Thinning — A lot like pruning, crown thinning is the removal of branches and limbs to reduce the weight of the tree, particularly in highly stressed areas. Crown thinning is also done to increase light and airflow throughout the tree.
Weight Reduction — This is similar to crown thinning in that it is the removal of branches and limbs to reduce the weight of a tree. However, typically these branches are heavier, lower-level branches.

These three tree care services should only be done by a trained arborists or tree care specialists. Don’t let your beautiful, old trees become a victim of the harsh elements outside. If you see a tree on your lawns or landscape that needs these services, be sure to call the Parke Company today to schedule an appointment.

Working With Irrigation Contractors in Nashville, TN

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

If you want to beat the summer heat in Middle Tennessee, you’ll need to hire an irrigation contractor to keep your landscape lush throughout the seasons. If you’ve never worked with an irrigation contractor before, it’s tough to figure out how to choose the best company. Here are things to keep in mind when comparing irrigation companies in Nashville:

Use a certified irrigation contractor. Most irrigation companies are certified to evaluate your yard, make recommendations about the best way to irrigate your landscape, and install sprinkler systems and perform other irrigation maintenance as needed. By using a certified irrigation contractor, you can be sure that your irrigation company has the experience to work on your yard.
Seek irrigation companies that offer a wide range of services. Instead of hiring a basic landscaper, look for irrigation contractors that can install irrigation systems, perform backflow testing, and provide winterization and spring start up services.
Take time to interview. Before you hire a certified irrigation contractor, schedule interviews with irrigation companies to confirm pricing, create a schedule and select the services that will be performed. Find out if your certified irrigation contractor anticipates any problems, and if you, how they plan to solve them.
Stick to your schedule. You might be eager to get your irrigation system installed, but it takes irrigation contractors a little time to install a system properly. Make sure to give your irrigation contractor plenty of room in the schedule to address any problems that could arise to ensure that your system is of great quality.

A well-designed irrigation system will keep your plants healthy for years—even through dry summer spells. Even though some people rely on sprinkler systems to keep their landscape watered, a well-designed irrigation system will keep your plants lush with minimal effort.

At The Parke Company, our team of irrigation professionals can guide you through the process of working with an irrigation contractor. Call us today at 615-350-6033 to schedule an appointment for a free estimate. Whether you need a simple irrigation system or a complicated network to keep your Nashville landscape looking beautiful, we can provide the services you need.

Spring Tree Service to Prevent Middle TN Spring Storm Damage

March 7, 2024February 23, 2014 by The Parke Company

lightning-severe-storm-emergency-tree Spring time is rapidly approaching for Middle Tennessee. While most of us are jumping for joy, we also need to be taking the proper precautions for the danger spring will bring. Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and even ice storms are all a part of the spring season and can affect your trees, lawns and landscape. These dangers have already shown face last week with severe storms and wind that ripped through Middle Tennessee.

Plan Ahead — So what are some ways to plan ahead for issues that might arise during a severe thunderstorm? One of the best ways is to call the Parke Company for crown thinning or deadwood. This removal for heavy trees that need to increase the airflow. This is important for the high wind speeds and major thunderstorms that come through Middle Tennessee.

Emergency Services — Sometimes unexpected problems do occur, which is why the Parke Company has emergency services ready for your tree care needs. If something arises and you need immediate assistance, page emergency tree services at (615) 201-9999 or contact the tree division at (615) 405-6548 or email danbeasley@theparkecompany.com.

These tree services are complicated and dangerous, especially when you add extreme weather to the mix. The Parke Company is trained and qualified professionals in tree care. The crew falls within the proper class codes and is properly accredited. For more information about the Parke Company and their tree care and landscape services, visit their webpage for a full list or call the office today at (615) 405-6548.

Safe and Fast Middle TN Tree Service

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

Large caliper tree 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.

Cold Injury to Trees and Plants in Nashville

December 5, 2025February 10, 2014 by The Parke Company

Icicles hanging from the branches of a tree in winter. Like most Nashvillians, we are ready for the end of winter. Espcially areas of Middle Tennessee such as Joelton and Springfield that are typically colder than the Metro area. It couldn’t come soon enough! Just a few more weeks, and hopefully things will begin to warm up and the trees and plants will slowly come out of hibernation. But unlike people who can move inside to keep from freezing temperatures, your trees and landscape has to withstand the harsh elements. Though Mother Nature is built to adapt to weather change, sometimes damage is unavoidable.

Nashville and Middle Tennessee has endured extreme, frigid temperatures. Your trees and landscape are more susceptible to cold injury when it drops to single digits temperatures for several days at a time. Common plants that might be affected this year:

Red Tip
Inkberry
Hollies

Symptoms of cold injury are likely to show during really hot summers, because the plant needs more water during the extreme heat to keep cool.The water cannot get through the entire plant if the roots and other areas if the plants and trees are damaged.

Symptoms of cold injury include:

Discolored roots
Split bark twigs, branches or trunks of trees
Sun scalding
Burned leaves or needs
Shrunken fruit

Cold injury can be treated as early as March with injections and the help of the Parke Company. Similar to cold injury repair, winter pruning for landscapes such as ornamental grass, perennials and shrubs should be done in the early months of spring. Normal winter pruning is related to the cold injury, and this regular tree service can be scheduled and completed at the same time.