Saplings take some time to adjust once they’re planted in a new place, and it will take a couple of years to see noticeable growth in height. Find out why!
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From evergreens to oaks to hackberries, trees provide food and shelter for many creatures all winter long. By planting a native tree, you can support our local ecosystem and the birds and small animals that depend on it.
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A bill under consideration by the Metro Council would provide a dedicated funding stream for the ambitious Root Nashville campaign to plant 500,000 trees in the city in 30 years.
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Learn how these four trees that have been imported for ornamental or utilitarian purposes, pose a threat to native plants and wildlife in our parks and yards.
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This year’s additions to the Tennessee Champion Tree Program include five exceptional specimen trees in Davidson County.
Read MoreIf you’re noticing browning, yellowing or spotting on your dogwood’s leaves, your tree might be infected with anthracnose.
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Nashvillians have strong feelings about hackberries, one of the most common trees in our area. But despite their troublesome reputation, hackberries can offer many benefits in the landscape.
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Trees and other plants all have soil preferences; some are better in more acidic soils, others in alkaline. Read on to learn why you should test your soil pH before planting.
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When 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.
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The 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.
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More 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.
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Learn how a tree’s root system can absorb water to manage stormwater runoff and what communities and homeowners can do to plant the right trees for the job.
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Did you know that native trees help “make” butterflies? Our native Middle Tennessee tree species, especially oaks, host hundreds of species of butterflies. Exotic species such as ginkgo, crepe myrtle, Japanese maple and Yoshino cherry have evolved on other continents and do not offer similar support for butterflies and other local wildlife. This is another reminder that native plants are the foundation of all local ecosystems.
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Sassafras 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.
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Trees play a major role in cooling the environment, and they can make a big difference in your home cooling costs as well. Learn how you can benefit from a shade tree!
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The 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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If you have a newly planted tree, perhaps from the NTCC’s tree sale, read on to learn the steps you can take to be sure that you’re not overwatering your sapling this summer!
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The mayor’s proposed budget for next year includes funding for several new employees to plant, maintain and protect trees on city property.
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Learn how to transplant a volunteer-growth sapling from one spot in your yard to another. It’s an easy way to add another tree to the neighborhood canopy!
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To remove trees from a business or multi-unit dwelling, it’s necessary to secure a permit from the Metro Urban Forester. Read on to learn how this process works!
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