Construction damage: How to Preserve Your Landscape
Updated on July 11, 2019. Nashville’s housing construction scene is still booming! For years we observed many construction companies pulverizing the root systems of trees, leaving new homeowners with damaged, dying and dead trees to contend with. Two to three years post-construction, we receive calls about mature trees starting to show signs of decline that we… Read More
Why Tree Topping is the WORST option!
We frequently get calls from people requesting an estimate to “top” their trees. “My tree was planted too close to the house.” “The tree has grown too tall and creates too much shade for my grass to grow.” We have heard it all. No matter what your reason for considering topping a tree, we will absolutely NOT top your… Read More
Winter Tree Care Tips
Protecting trees from the winter ahead International Society of Arboriculture shares tree care recommendations for consumers The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) recommends several steps for people to protect their trees from weather stress and injury. “The polar vortex that enveloped much of the country last season caused significant damage to the tree population in… Read More
Choosing The Right Tree: Buying High-Quality Trees (Part 2 of 2)
All trees are not created equal. A high-quality tree, when planted and maintained correctly will be a long-term asset to your landscape and will increase property values. On the other hand, a tree of poor quality will create a lifetime of issues and may require much more maintenance. There are some general guidelines for selecting… Read More
Choosing The Right Tree: Selection & Placement (Part 1 of 2)
In this two part post, we’ll discuss how to select and buy the best tree for your specific environment and landscaping. Part one will cover selection of the tree variety and proper placement and part two will discuss purchasing a tree. Whether you’re replacing a fallen or removed tree or just want to spruce up… Read More