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Debris Clearing Safety

December 10, 2024November 13, 2011 by The Parke Company

Essential Chainsaw Safety Tips for Clearing Storm Debris

Snow and ice storms can be beautiful to look at in the winter, but they may also cause a lot of trees to fall! Before running to your garage for the chainsaw to clear the debris, follow these important safety tips:

1. Identify potential hazards surrounding the debris before beginning work
2. Thoroughly read the chainsaw instruction manual before operating
3. Always use two hands when operating the chainsaw
4. Wear protective gear in case a limb is unexpectedly cut and comes toward you
5. Always cut hip level or lower to avoid limbs falling on you
6. When someone else is operating the chainsaw, be sure they see you before approaching

Nashville landscaping experts at The Parke Company are trained in clearing debris safely and efficiently. Call 615-350-6033 for an estimate.

Nashville Landscaping for the Winter

December 10, 2024October 30, 2011 by The Parke Company

Winter is almost here and many people want to know how to keep their landscapes beautiful and private over the winter season.

There are many indigenous trees to Tennessee that will keep your landscape welcoming during the cold including the Arizona Cypress which can grow over 80 feet and has foliage colors from gray-green to blue-green. Another winter-friendly tree is a Witch Hazel tree that blooms yellow and orange flowers beginning in late fall and generally continuing throughout the winter.

If flowers are more your thing, try hellbore roses (also called Christmas or Lenten roses) that bloom all winter into early spring. Crocuses are another winter flower that begin flowering in autumn and continue through the spring. Finally, pansies come in many colors and will bloom all year; but if there is an extended freeze, be sure to cover them with a heavy winter mulch for protection.

For landscape design ideas and plant health care, call Nashville Landscaping experts at The Parke Company at 615-350-6033 or visit www.theparkecompany.com

Winterizing Your Landscaping

December 10, 2024October 28, 2011 by The Parke Company

Four Simple Steps to Prepare Your Trees for Winter

Winter is coming and it can be hard on trees if they aren’t properly winterized during the cold months. There are a few easy steps to keep your trees healthy and ready for spring.

1. Prune the dead and unhealthy parts of the tree in the late fall to prevent unsafe limbs breaking off after snow or ice. Pruning the tree also helps prepare it for healthy new growths in the spring.

2. Mulch and aerate the area around the tree to keep moisture and air flowing throughout the winter. Be sure not to aerate too deeply because it could hurt the tree’s roots.

3. Fertilize and water your tree to ensure its continued health throughout the winter. Evenly spread fertilizer around the base of the tree. When watering your tree, be sure the soil is cool (not frozen).

4. Wrap your tree before it freezes with a tree burlap bag or plastic tree wrap to keep it from dying over the winter months.

Remember, if you have any questions, call one of our tree specialists for any of your emergency or non-emergency needs at 615-405-6548.

Going Pro: How Choosing a Professional Tree Service Contractor Gets the Job Done in Nashville

March 7, 2024May 26, 2011 by The Parke Company

Choosing a Professional Tree Service Provider Many people face a choice when an emergency tree service need arises: call a friend or family member, get a chainsaw, or contact a professional. While each of these has its place, the benefits of each can be understood quite clearly.

Contacting a friend or family member can require time and effort they may not have. Or it may create unique challenges in getting the service you need to have the job done they way you want it.
Grabbing a chainsaw yourself can present other challenges. You may not be the type to start taking down a tree. Also, it can be dangerous to engage in tree work without proper training.
On the other hand, working with a professional tree care service professional gets the job done. By contacting a fully trained, staffed, and certified aborist, you can move more quickly toward completion of your tree project. You also have the benefit of receiving a service attitude and safe delivery of promised services.

Stay safe this season, and please contact us for your emergency and non-emergency tree service needs.

Meet Our Tree Service Professional

December 10, 2024May 26, 2011 by The Parke Company

Dan Beasley of Tree Service of Nashville, TN Dan Beasley is our tree professional (pictured on left). He is happy to assist you with your questions, come out to get a look at your needs, and provide a professional and courteous estimate to help you manage your tree needs.

Our team of expert professionals offer the full gamut of landscape specialties including tree care, landscape construction, maintenance, turf grass care, plant health care, irrigation, waterscapes and specialty municipal services.

Each division is dovetailed to the next so that all aspects of your landscape are seen through our expert eyes from small to large scale with long term maintenance in mind.

We are located at 7110 Cockrill Bend Boulevard, Nashville, TN. You can also visit us on Google Places.