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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.

A Day in the Life at the Parke Company

March 7, 2024February 2, 2014 by The Parke Company

Parke Employee What is a day in the life of a Parke Company employee? Well, in one word: busy. From meetings to emergency services, the crew travels all over Nashville and Middle Tennessee to take care of a variety of tree services. Here’s what a day looks like for the Parke Tree Division Leader looks like:

The morning begins with a crew meeting as they delegate jobs to each team. The main discussion during the meeting is safety, but they also follow up with past work.

The rest of his day is filled with multiple tasks that keeps trees and lawns happy and healthy.
Answer phone calls and emails
Touch base with equipment and supply vendors for tree service and other landscape jobs
Repair equipment, especially for jobs that need to meet deadlines
Touch base on specialty projects (the Capitol Building Christmas Tree, for example!)
Visit project sites to check in on teams’ work and their projects
Meet with clients throughout the midday and afternoon on future and existing projects
Work up estimates for new projects
Meetings for issues such as education, arboriculture trends, pest management and management meetings

The day ends doing final checks on projects and the crew finishing and cleaning the job sites for the day.

As you can see, there isn’t a dull moment (of a free one at that) for the crew at the Parke Company, especially if you are a team leader. A hard work ethic ensures the best work for their clients, so it is s no wonder why the Parke Company crew keeps a busy schedule in Nashville. For more information about the Parke Company’s tree care and landscape services or to schedule a job, call the Parke Company today to get your names in the books.

Tips for Irrigation System Winterization and Spring Start Up Care

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

When it comes to maintaining your irrigation and landscaping, it’s important to provide both winterization and spring start up care for your irrigation system. Even though your irrigation contractor can help maintain your system through all types of Nashville weather, there are a few simple things you can do to keep your irrigation and landscaping in top shape. Here’s how you can provide winterization care and spring start up maintenance for your landscape irrigation system:

Winterization Tips for Your Irrigation System

Turn off the main water valve. It’s important to make sure your water source is completely turned off before the weather changes.
Get the water out. Before cold temperatures hit, make sure there is no water left in your landscape irrigation system. After you turn off the main water valve, shoot compressed air through the system to remove all remaining water from the pipes.
Protect your system controller. If your irrigation system has automatic settings, be sure to turn the entire system off, or change it to the “rain” setting.
Consider hiring an irrigation contractor. Your irrigation contractor can perform high-level maintenance on your system to prevent damage from harsh winter weather.

Spring Start Up Tips for Your Irrigation System

Check the valves. Winter can be hard on irrigation and landscaping. Check the seals on each valve for leaks before you turn the water on.
Flush out the system. Before you run your landscape irrigation system, flush it out to remove any debris that has collected during the winter months.
Test the controller. Make sure that your automatic controls still work properly at each station. If your controller has a back-up battery, replace it with a fresh one.

You can perform simple winterization and spring start up maintenance on your irrigation system. However, if you’re looking for high-level maintenance and repairs, it’s best to call an irrigation contractor for professional help.

At The Parke Company, our irrigation professionals can help maintain any Nashville landscape irrigation system. Call us at 615-350-6033 to learn more about our services or request a free quote. Whether you need to prepare your system for a harsh winter or get ready to irrigate your landscape all summer, we have you covered.