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Getting Ready for Spring

March 7, 2024December 23, 2011 by The Parke Company

Winter is officially here, but you’re ready for the warmer weather of spring already! It may be time to start thinking about a fresh, new design for your yard. Nashville landscaping experts at The Parke Company are the professionals for you!

You may think getting a landscaper to your house will be outrageous, but it doesn’t have to be. At The Parke Company, we look at what you already have and how we can improve that in conjunction with your new yard. Aesthetics are an important part of landscaping – knowing what to keep or remove is not just a function of the plants’ health but making your yard looking beautiful.

Call The Parke Company at 615-350-6033 for a free estimate. We’ll be happy to come to your home and take a look!

Ways to Keep Your Trees Safe and Healthy this Winter

December 10, 2024December 16, 2011 by The Parke Company

Essential Winter Tree Care Tips From Nashville Tree Experts

Winter is here and you may be wondering about keeping your trees healthy and standing throughout the cold and wet season. Nashville tree experts at The Park Company have a few tips.

First, inspect your trees. See if one tree leans in a way it never did before. Then look at the ground surrounding the base of the trunk to look for obvious rot or fungus. Look up to see if there are any branches that look unhealthy or like they may fall off in a strong wind.

Next, water your trees before the weather gets too cold; especially if the tree is fewer than 3 years old. After watering, mulch the ground surrounding the base of the tree to keep in moisture over the winter so the tree can absorb it all.

Finally, continual landscape maintenance can help lower property damage in the event of a severe winter storm. Having your trees pruned regularly will stop deteriorating limbs from falling on your house, car, or road during a storm. Also, be sure your homeowner’s insurance policy covers fallen tree limbs from ice, wind, or snow – not all of them do!

For more information or a free consultation, contact the tree division at (615) 405-6548 or, in case of emergency, call (615) 201-9999.

How We’re Different From the Rest

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

Why Choose The Parke Company for Your Landscaping and Tree Service Needs in Nashville?

Happy New Year! As we are about to begin 2012, we’d like to tell you a little bit about us and what separates us, The Parke Company, from other landscaping and tree service companies in Nashville.

Our first priority is safety. Every member of our team is certified and trained in tree work and arbor care. We will only ever send someone out to a site who is qualified in landscaping, tree maintenance, and/or landscape construction.

At The Parke Company, we are properly insured which not only protects us but you, the client, as well. Not all companies are insured this way, so even if you don’t call us, be sure to ask when you call for an estimate or work to be done at your home or business. If companies are not insured, you could be exposed to improper or unsafe work and/or accidents.

We have the proper equipment for all our jobs – and we know what tools to use for specific jobs and conditions. Sometimes you need a bucket truck. Sometimes a truck won’t fit and it’s all ropes and climbing. Being well trained and having the right experience and wisdom on each and every job are critical for a job done well and safely.

We also know that aesthetics is a huge part of every project. Knowing what to remove or keep is not just a function of the plants’ health, but also make your yard look beautiful.

Finally, the site clean up. Your contractors should plan ahead to protect surrounding landscape as well is removing debris and cleaning up the mess as part of leaving the project. After a job by Nashville landscapers at The Parke Company, your yard will be left as perfectly as it is shown in the landscaping drawings.

For this new year, treat yourself to a free estimate from the Nashville landscaping professionals at The Parke Company. Call us at (615) 350-6033.

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