Learn how the American elm tree, once more widespread than today, has recovered in hardiness and is making a comeback after being decimated by disease.
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Learn what steps you can take to help your tree go dormant this fall, make it through the winter, and wake up happy and healthy in spring.
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There are many varieties of oak trees, resulting in an array of options when you’re choosing one or more to plant. Learn why an oak isn’t just an oak!
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In certain tree species, male specimens may take on female characteristics under stressful conditions.
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Learn why and how tree leaves change color in autumn! All of our favorite colors are actually expressions of the tree’s preparation for winter.
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Big trees that are planted too close to a home can damage the foundation of the house. Find out how this happens and what you can do to prevent it.
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Professional tree appraiser Marty Shaw explains why the mature tree in your yard may be worth far more than you think.
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When planting a new tree, be sure to plant it far enough from your home’s water and sewer lines so that the tree’s roots won’t reach into the pipes.
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Ash trees in Nashville are facing massive death and decline from Emerald Ash Borer in the next two to three years.
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Learn how you can reduce the chance of a power outage from a fallen tree or branch by planting your trees far enough away from electrical lines.
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Chinese privet is an aggressively spreading bushy tree that wreaks havoc on Tennessee’s landscapes. Here’s why it’s so bad and what we can do about it.
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Extreme heat and lack of water could be causing leaf scorch on your dogwood tree.
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Learn how the unique characteristics of the Bald Cypress make this tree a top choice to build the canopy and reduce pollution in neighborhoods across Nashville.
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A change in Nashville’s residential zoning codes approved by the Metro Council will help to secure greater protections for environmentally sensitive natural areas throughout Davidson County.
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Learn how to spot black knot, a fungal disease that affects plum and cherry trees in Middle Tennessee.
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The Bradford pear tree was first planted for its attractive appearance, but its structural weakness and invasive nature have made it a widespread nuisance. Read on to learn more!
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The bur oak tree is a favorite of ours because it’s a robust native species that has all the best qualities you want in a tree, with very few challenges!
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The initiative is a city-wide effort to engage governmental departments, businesses, organizations, and residents to make their contribution to Nashville’s canopy. Read on to learn how you can participate.
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An art exhibit and fundraiser opening Thursday at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center grew out of a cooperative neighborhood effort to restore and expand tiny Lockeland Springs Park in East Nashville after it was heavily damaged by a tornado in March 2020.
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Learn how planting trees along roadsides, in downtown areas and in your own yard can help improve air quality and reduce pollution.
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