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Reasons to Buy a Live or Freshly Cut Tree in Nashville

March 7, 2024December 11, 2013 by The Parke Company

ChristmasTree_Parke_Nashville We are not sure about you guys, but our turkey leftovers are long gone and the employees at the Parke Company are in the throws of holiday cheer. There are Christmas tree farms on every corner in Nashville, menorahs on family mantels and holiday music in retail stores — it’s hard to ignore it! If you haven’t done it yet, setting up the Christmas tree is an exciting tradition in your family, whether it’s an artificial or live tree.

But as you might expect, the Parke Company loves natural trees. Yes, they are messy and you have to care for them, but they hold beauty that artificial trees just don’t have. A lot of people argue that it’s not cost efficient to buy a live tree every year, or that it’s a hassle to dispose of it after the holidays too. Both are valid arguments, if the customer does not look at all of his or her options.

Here are some great reasons to go natural:

The Parke Company will set a freshly cut or live tree up in your home for you! You don’t have to worry about the project yourself — leave it up to the professionals.
Middle Tennessee residents can decide from an array of trees from Cedar to Southern Magnolia to Holly trees for their holiday centerpiece.
Instead of throwing out your tree at the end of the holiday season, but many species can be replanted! Call the Parke Company and they help you choose a suitable tree for your holiday and for your yard for many years to come.

The Parke Company offers live and freshly cut trees to the entire Nashville area, including areas of Brentwood, Franklin and Madison. It might seem easier to go buy an artificial tree, but the natural beauty of a live or freshly cut tree is hard to beat! Call the Parke Company with questions or order a tree today. Time is running out and 2014 will be here before you know it. Call at (615) 405-6548.

3 Reasons to Only Hire Contractors with an Irrigation License in Nashville, TN

March 7, 2024December 1, 2013 by The Parke Company

When it comes to landscaping, everybody in Nashville wants the best value for the lowest price. However, the costs of hiring a contractor who is not professionally licensed to service your irrigation system seriously outweigh the benefits. Here are the top three reasons why you should only hire contractors who carry a professional irrigation license:

Knowledge: A landscaper who is not professionally licensed runs the risk of violating city codes. A knowledgeable irrigation professional will take great care to avoid tapping into city water lines or otherwise compromising your system.
Professionalism: Qualified contractors must renew their license every year, ensuring that they continue to stay up-to-date on the techniques, laws, and regulations of their industry. Hiring a licensed contractor minimizes the risk that your landscaper’s training is out-of-date.
Legality: The state of Tennessee requires that you hire licensed contractors to check and service your irrigation system, particularly if your system runs water underground. Issues like backflow prevention impact the water quality of the entire community, so a licensed irrigation contractor is helping all of Nashville by maintaining your system!

The professionals at the Parke Company are fully qualified to perform any landscaping and irrigation services you need to help your lawn survive in Nashville. Call us today at 615-350-6033 to schedule a licensed irrigation specialist to visit your home.

Buying (and Planting) Local

March 7, 2024November 25, 2013 by The Parke Company

Hemlock_NativePlants_Parke All through Nashville people aim to buy food products, clothes and other items locally. Many of us are saying goodbye to large corporations, and supporting those small business owners who give our city some character. The same is said for even plants. There are so many benefits to planting native Tennessee species in your landscape rather than planting exotic plants or trees. Nashville is plant 6b zone and is located within the Central Basin, both with characteristics that encourage native plants to flourish. To the Black Walnut Tree to the Sycamore tree, the choices are endless. Here are some advantages to planting native plants on your property:

Disease resistant — Exotic plants that haven’t been exposed to Tennessee’s elements are more likely to catch an unwanted disease. Many local plants don’t have that problem.

Water conservation — Native trees play an integral part in cleaning Nashville’s water and preventing water erosion.

Pollination — Native plants and trees throughout your landscape will only encourage Tennessee’s ecosystem and promote pollination.

Propagation — Just like with pollination, asking your tree service to use native plants in your landscape will eventually spread and flourish.

Maintenance — The Parke Company makes it easy to use native plants. While they also have tree service for exotic plants, they are very knowledgeable on Tennessee’s own plants.

Of course, like all plants, native trees do have potential to have problems and some specific trees are more disease and pest prone than others. Pin Oak, White Ash, Hemlocks and most pines can potentially have problems. But if you have questions or concerns, the Parke Company is readily available to assist you in choosing the best native plants for your landscape.

For more information or tree services such as planting native trees, call your Parke Company representative today at (615) 405-6548.

Trees: From Tolkien to Nashville

March 7, 2024November 19, 2013 by The Parke Company

Ent_Tolkein_Nashville_ParkeCompany Trees are seen as majestic creatures that evoke both comfort and protection. In works of fiction, they might provide words of wisdom or strength. In reality, trees might be a symbol of history or solace. No matter where you look, fact or fiction, trees have an important part of our lives.

In the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, specifically Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, creatures called Ents (or “shepherds of the trees”) protect forests from orcs and other dangerous creatures. Ents take on a tree-like form, resembling those they protect. In The Two Towers, Saruman destroys hundreds of trees the Ents have known for years. Angry and seeking vengeance for those they swore to protect, the Ents take their last march to destroy Isengard (which ends Saruman’s reign of power).

Other works of fiction use trees to evoke wisdom, protection and strength. For example, in Disney’s Pocahontas the main character seeks advice from a tree named Grandmother Willow. In addition, in the Legend of Zelda series, the Great Deku Tree serves as guardian of the earth.

But it’s not just Lord of the Rings, Pocahontas or Legend of Zelda where trees have immense symbolism. Like Ents in Middle Earth, the Parke Company employees have duties to care for trees around Middle Tennessee. Though they don’t take on a tree-like form, the Parke Company is certainly shepherd of the trees and they approach their craft in a holistic manner.

In addition, everyday trees like those in a backyard of Green Hills or a park in Brentwood can symbolize a piece of history — everything from a historical landmark to a couple sharing their first kiss.

So if you spend any time outside or even go watch Tolkien’s new film adaptation, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug this holiday season, don’t forget to look out for any trees and what they might mean. You never know what emotions they are supposed to evoke.

Leaf Removal Services in Nashville

March 7, 2024November 11, 2013 by The Parke Company

LeafPickup_ParkeCompany_Nashville You know it is about that time — time to rake all those leaves swimming in your front and back yards. But if you have a million things going on, including Vanderbilt and Titans football games, Thanksgiving Day plans and other shenanigans, that last thing you want to worry about is taking care of another chore. That’s where the Parke Company comes in. Their team of highly experienced workers is eager and willing to help with your landscape needs. But don’t wait too long to call them if you need help with the leaf pick-up before the holidays.

Their leaf and tree services for the fall months include (but not limited to):

Leaf blow/Leaf removal — this is a very necessary and popular need from customers at the Parke Company. They’ll rake, blow and even remove the leaves for the clean, beautiful landscape you desire.
Mulching — If you wish to recycle your leaves for mulching purposes, the Parke Company can assist you with that as well. Ask your Parke Company employee for additional information.
Tree transplants — This time of year is the best months to transplant your tree if necessary.
Firewood — Stock up on all the essentials before Nashville’s winter comes in full effect. The Parke Company can provide you with a variety of firewood suited to your preference.
Chipper or debris removal — Any other natural debris (including limbs, logs and landscape debris) that needs to be removed, the Parke Company is at your service. If you want something a environmental friendly, they will build a compost site right on your property!

Be sure to call the Parke Company as soon as possible to schedule your appointment so you can have a beautiful landscape for the holidays. For more information and questions on how to schedule your leaf removal appointment, call the Parke Company today at (615) 405-6548.