When Nashville winds and storms thrash trees around, branches, limbs, and whole specimens can be knocked down, causing problems that range in severity. In this article, we’ll provide some key resources for Nashville residents seeking reliable emergency tree services.
Read MoreEvery residential yard is a landscape of its own, where trees are pillars of stability within each property’s particular ecosystem. In this article, we’ll take a look at the various ways that trees interact with other plants, both competitively and collaboratively. Throughout, we’ll consider how to maintain these interactions in balance to keep your Nashville yard in its healthiest and most beautiful condition.
Read MoreParcels of land each have a particular soil profile based on their location and maintenance history, which affects the tree species that can grow there. Trees are adapted to the composition and behavior of the soil in their natural range, which may (or may not) limit their tolerance of other kinds of soils. In this article, we’ll go over the soil types found around Nashville, as well as which trees are best suited for those various kinds of ground.
Read MoreA relatively uncommon but increasingly popular tree, the American yellowwood is a beautiful native canopy species that offers the local ecosystem a lot to appreciate, including cascading spring flowers and a full, wide crown. Hardy in urban conditions and comfortable in Nashville’s limestone soil, this is a tree we’re excited to see more of in the landscape!
Read MoreIt’s well-known that tree rings show a specimen’s age, but they also contain other kinds of historical data about a tree’s lifetime and growing environment. In this article, we’ll go over how tree rings form, what they can tell us, and how that information can help us best manage Nashville’s individual trees and collective canopy.
Read MoreThe Kentucky coffee tree is one of the more distinctive trees found in Nashville’s urban forest due to its large seed pods and characteristic form. In this article, we’ll go over what it is about the Kentucky coffee tree that makes it such an effective member of the local canopy.
Read MoreAs winter gives way to spring, certain flowering trees awaken earlier than others. In this article, we’ll highlight six blossoming trees that can be found and appreciated across Nashville in the first half of spring.
Read MoreIn nature, trees reproduce by pollination, but nursery cultivators can propagate a tree by graft to select for particular characteristics that might otherwise get lost in the natural reproductive process. In this article, we’ll examine why grafting can be so important for trees in urban, neighborhood, and orchard settings, including which tree species are most frequently propagated by grafting. Awareness of grafted tree varieties can help residents make informed choices when planting trees in the Nashville landscape!
Read MoreDuring the spring season of renewal, some trees reproduce with the help of wildlife, while others need only the wind to carry their pollen around the landscape. In this article, we’ll take a look at how trees of various species each form their particular type of seed. Knowing a tree’s behavior can help Nashville residents make decisions about planting locations and long-term yard maintenance requirements so that mature trees can be as happy and productive as possible within the built environment.
Read MoreFrom light breezes to powerful storms, trees are exposed to the full range of wind forces that accompany all types of weather. This couldn’t be more true in Nashville, TN, which has seen its share of tornadoes and severe wind gusts in recent years. Late winter and early spring tend to be the windiest time of year for Music City, so it’s crucial to understand how wind affects trees and what you can do to minimize potential damage (to your trees and your property).
Read MoreWhile there is only one species of ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), there are several cultivars that offer ornamental and ecological variety to the landscape. Here, we’ll take a look at the Autumn Gold ginkgo tree—a hardy urban cultivar that is as beautiful as it is beneficial!
Read MorePatagonia has awarded the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps (NTCC) a $15,000 unrestricted grant to further its mission of promoting, preserving, protecting, and planting trees in Davidson County. This funding will help NTCC expand its conservation efforts and community outreach, ensuring a greener, healthier Nashville.
Read MoreWhile 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 MoreOne of the most common problems for trees in winter is frost cracking—when rapid temperature changes cause the outer layer of tree trunks to break. Sometimes, the impact is minimal, but large damage can result in long-term consequences for a tree. In this article, we’ll go over why frost cracking happens, as well as some tips on what you can do to protect your trees when they’re most vulnerable.
Read MoreMore and more studies are showing the health benefits of mature tree canopies in urban and neighborhood settings. This is great news because it shows that preserving and caring for trees has real impacts on the quality of life for local residents. Here, after going over how trees in the built environment affect our health, we’ll take a look at the opportunities found in Nashville’s canopy for maintaining and improving local well-being.
Read MoreThe American hornbeam flexes its muscles as an alluring understory tree. This medium-sized species has an interesting form in every season, offering ornamentation in addition to ecosystem services that help manage and enrich the local environment. Here, we’ll go over why this versatile tree is such a fine addition to green spaces in Nashville.
Read MoreTrees are significant features of neighborhood landscapes, so home insurance policies have to address risks related to the local canopy when establishing and maintaining coverage. In this article, we’ll go over some of the rights and obligations of homeowners and insurance companies when it comes to managing both the healthy and weak trees on residential properties in Nashville.
Read MorePine, eastern redcedar, and southern magnolia are just a few of the most familiar types of winter greenery that can be found in the Nashville landscape. Varied in size, shape, color, and features, all evergreens offer important ecosystem services during the coldest months of the year, such as wildlife habitat, air purification, and shade, when other trees have lost their leaves and gone dormant. Here, we’ll discuss what makes evergreens so durable and how they increase the resilience of the local environment.
Read MoreThe Metro Nashville Government is currently considering legislation that will enhance tree protection during construction projects. The bill will be decided upon at the February 4th, 2025 public hearing, so there’s still time for residents to reach out to their district representatives to encourage them to vote in favor of it. Here, we’ll go over what the legislation means for Nashville’s canopy, then we’ll share some guidance on how to voice your support for this development in Nashville’s tree law!
Read MoreThe American persimmon is a unique tree that we appreciate for both its delicious fruit and its hardy and robust form. This southeastern native thrives in and around Nashville, where its specialized characteristics and generalist adaptations allow the persimmon tree to be a happy addition to any local garden or landscape.
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