While slugs are often considered pests and snails might be seen as friendlier, these animals both contribute to maintaining local ecosystems, and both have the potential to do some damage in residential yards. In this article on Nashville’s fauna, we’ll examine how snails and slugs play various roles in and around trees, and toward the end, we’ll share some tips on how to manage the gastropod populations in your yard.
Read MoreWhether they live in trees, burrow under them, or use them to manage their environment, mammal niches both large and small take up space in wooded ecosystems. In this article on the fauna of Nashville’s canopy, we’ll explore the range of mammal relationships with trees and the local food web, also taking a look at how humans (we’re mammals, too!) fit into the mix.
Read MoreSome plants signal spring’s arrival by flowering in the cool months of March and April, but there are several Nashville trees that prefer the warmer half of spring. Here, we’ll go over five of those trees that extend the springtime floral show right up to summer.
Read MoreWhen planning your yard, it’s important to choose trees that work for your needs. Learn how shorter trees can contribute to a high-performance landscape.
Read MoreThe Elm tree has several native American species, and can be found throughout Nashville. Read on to learn how you can care for the Elms in your yard.
Read MoreMore than two years after the Cherrygate incident provoked widespread outrage, Metro Council is moving toward passage of a tree bill that would strengthen protections for trees on public property.
Read MoreSassafras trees in Nashville and Middle Tennessee are under threat from Laurel wilt, a fungal disease that skipped across hundreds of miles and reached our region sooner than expected.
Read MoreThe Chestnut Group, a Middle Tennessee alliance of outdoor painting enthusiasts, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an art show and sale June 25-June 27. The group has raised more than $500,000 for local conservation organizations since its founding in 2001.
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