In the commotion of spring planting, it might seem like you can plant anything and it will burst into growth, but the best time to plant trees is in the fall! That’s because tree roots are most active in the colder months of the year, which gives them time to settle into place and get ready to bud and bloom in the spring. Here, we’ll go over some light biology to explain why tree planting stands apart as a cool-season activity, as well as how to plant a tree for long-term success.
Read MoreThe 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!
Read MoreThe 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!
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreLearn about our city’s cherry blossom trees before you attend this year’s Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, April 9.
Read MoreThe Chestnut Group is once again joining forces with the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps for an art show and sale to benefit trees and greenspace in Nashville.
Read MoreThe 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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