As 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 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).
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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.
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One 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.
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More 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.
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Trees 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.
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Pine, 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 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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Give the gift of a tree this holiday season and show someone you appreciate them with a beautiful, long-lasting present whose meaning and impact will continue to grow over the years. We at the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps are making tree-giving as simple as possible through our tree sale! In this article, we’ll go over how it works and why the gift of nature is a wonderful way to cultivate new connections between people and the environment.
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The coldest months of the year can really test the hardiness of a tree. Weather conditions, wildlife, and salt runoff from hard surfaces cause some of the most common tree issues in winter, such as damage to bark and branches. In this article, we’ll explore the causes of these issues and explain how, with preparation and preventative care, much of the damage to trees in winter can be avoided.
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Trees are exposed to many risks in urban and neighborhood settings, where they need specialized attention to maintain them in the healthiest and safest condition. Certified arborists are healthcare providers for trees. Their certifications speak to their knowledge gained from experience and ongoing practice, inspiring confidence that the trees they oversee will be treated with expert levels of care. Here, we’ll explore how certified arborists’ qualifications help them manage the trees across Nashville’s landscape.
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The alluring deodar cedar has a distinct form, with asymmetrical tiers of branches whose cascading foliage becomes fuller and more graceful as the tree matures. This weeping evergreen species adds a hardy and playful profile to the Nashville landscape, while its versatile nature allows the deodar cedar to fit into almost any neighborhood yard.
Read MoreThe “Leave the Leaves” campaign has gained momentum in recent years, so in this article, we’re going to break down why it’s important for fallen leaves to be kept in their home yard. Before decomposing and releasing nutrients for plants to grow, winter leaf cover provides habitats for local wildlife. Toward the end of the article, we’ll share some actionable tips that you can use every autumn to create habitats for Nashville’s wildlife, return nutrients to the soil, and get the most out of your tree’s fallen foliage!
Read MoreThe Metro Historic & Specimen Trees Program helps counter indiscriminate removal of the most significant canopy trees in our city. This gives homeowners some legal power to preserve trees on their property and ensure that even if the property is sold and developed, our big, old beloved trees may remain.
Read MoreOversight and maintenance of the trees found along the street falls under the domain of one of a number of public organizations depending on the particular need, including Metro Water Services (MWS), Nashville Electric Service (NES), and the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT). Here, we’ll go over those care situations, as well as how residents can plant new street trees.
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In ovens, fireplaces, fire pits, and grills, wood is a natural source of heat that many of us enjoy. Whether burning firewood for fuel or for enjoyment (or both), the type of wood you choose makes a difference! The heat put off, the length of the burn, and even the scent are all variables when it comes to firewood needs and preferences. However, no matter the species or use, good preparation and storage are essential for a happy fire at home.
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For birds, tree canopies provide essential habitats, and for trees, birds provide a range of supportive services that help maintain them throughout their lives and across generations. In this article on the fauna of Nashville’s canopy, we’ll explore the deep connections that exist between birds and trees. We’ll also share some tips on selecting trees to attract birds to your own yard to help support the local bird population.
Read MoreNational Pollinator Week 2024 is June 17 to 23, and we at the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps are so grateful for those busy little creatures! In this article, we’ll profile the bees, butterflies, and other wildlife species that move pollen from flower to flower and plant to plant. We’ll also share some information on a delightful Tennessee state program that manages pollinator environments along roadways, and we’ll provide some tips on what residents can do at home to create yards and gardens to attract pollinators.
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 MoreA city’s trees are some of its most valuable assets! They provide a range of fundamental ecosystem services, offset the downsides of the built environment, and add to the beauty of an area. Here, we’ll go over how and why individuals and groups make a big difference in the quality and sustainability of Nashville’s canopy, as well as some tips on getting involved in tree conservation efforts.
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