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Four Fantastic Trees for Fall Foliage

September 25, 2025October 16, 2014 by The Parke Company

red-maple-parke-fall-trees-color-leaves One of the best parts about fall is watching the leaves change. The vibrant colors from all of the trees is one of Earth’s beautiful qualities. But what are some of Tennessee’s most vibrant trees during the autumn months? Though there are several, here are just a few favorites.

Crepe Myrtle — With over 50 species, this small-sized tree produces vibrant orange leaves during the fall season. The same tree is often known for producing beautiful blooms through the spring and summer months, making this a popular tree among homeowners, particularly in Nashville and all through the South.

Red Maple — Nicknamed Autumn Blaze, this majestic tree can grow up to 49 feet tall and is a common tree through the state of Tennessee. During the fall months, its leaves can turn a deep red or orange giving it its name and popularity among many residents throughout the state.

Persimmon — Often thought of for its fruit, the persimmon tree develops beautiful orange/yellow trees during the fall, giving people another beautiful tree to admire. Easy to maintain, persimmon trees are a great way to grow fruit out of your backyard during the warm months, and then enjoy its foliage during the cooler ones.

American Smoke Tree — This tree is a small tree or large shrub native to Tennessee. Clocking in at about 10 to 15 feet tall, these beautiful fall trees have simple leaves and “smoke-like” flowers giving the tree its name. Because of their size, these trees are popular in gardens and other landscapes. During the fall, the leaves begin to change and turn into a variety of bright oranges and reds.

There are all kind of wonderful trees throughout the Middle Tennessee area that produce beautiful fall colors and the trees listed above aren’t the only ones. Sugar maple, tulip poplar, black gum, sweet gum, red oak and birch are others that produce beautiful leaves in the fall. Whether it is a red maple or a crepe myrtle, the fall foliage is a great way to get excited for the upcoming holiday festivities that are rapidly approaching us.

Once the leaves fall, do you need help cleaning them up? The Parke Company offers landscape services and will be able to take care of that in time! Happy Fall, y’all!

Preparing Trees for the Colder Months

March 7, 2024August 13, 2014 by The Parke Company

cabling-trees-parke-company-nashville Summer is almost over! (We know, we can hardly believe it either.) But before the nights begin to cool down and leaves start to fall, it’s important to assess your trees and have any trees transplanted or treated before it gets too cold. This will not only prevent any unforeseen damage to your trees, but it will also keep them safe as temperatures start to drop. This time of year is key in making sure your tree care is set and ready to go for the winter. Here are a few things to consider:

Planting/Transplanting — The fall is a great time for planting and transplanting any trees. If you have a tree that needs to be moved from one Nashville location to another, the Parke Company can accomplish this tree service for you. Just make sure to call them soon to schedule an appointment.

Spraying and Brush Removal — This tree service is important to complete before the tree goes dormant. Most chemical treatments require the tree to be in growing season, not asleep for the winter. Spraying your trees not only wards off any unwanted species during the year but also keeps the tree healthy during the winter. If you have a lot of brush to remove, this would be a good opportunity to bundle the services and get your property clean and ready for the cold months.

Health care checkups — Just like chemical treatments, completing health care assessments are necessary while the leaves are still on the trees. Not only can the Parke Company tell visually what is going on, but it allows the Parke Company to evaluate the tree during its peak months.

Prepping your trees for the colder months can be as simple as calling Parke to schedule a consultation. Your trees are an important part of your landscape, so it’s important to take care of them. Whether you need a tree transplanted or a simple health care checkup, the team at Parke can assist you. For more information about their services in the Nashville and Middle Tennessee area, call them today.

Three Ways to Beat the Heat with the Parke Company

September 25, 2025July 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

May 22, 2026July 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 Costs

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

May 22, 2026July 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.