The Bradford, or Callery, Pear tree is an invasive species in the United States and is spreading across Tennessee. Learn why this species is causing so much damage!
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Cicadas will be visiting Wilson County and eastern Davidson County, but Nashville should be clear for 2021. Read on to learn why 2024 will be another story!
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Using fencing to protect the soil around a tree is an important way to protect a tree’s root system when construction activities are happening. Here’s why.
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Pruning a tree keeps it safe and healthy, but must be done in a knowledgeable way to avoid damage so it will continue to produce the benefits we enjoy.
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Read on for how vines can be a problem for the health of a tree since they block air and light from the bark, which can make the tree unhealthy, weaker, and more prone to accident.
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The Nashville Tree Conservation Corps is excited to welcome Emily Thompson as our new Executive Assistant.
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Thanks to the more than 150 volunteers who planted trees on Saturday for the Shelby Avenue Arboretum, a project developed by the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps.
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Colder seasons of the year are the best times to plant a tree in Nashville. Learn why low temperatures are vital for a young tree’s root growth and future stability.
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Turnip Truck, a locally owned natural foods grocer, is partnering with the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps to help replace trees lost in the March tornado.
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The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office has a horticulture vocational program for offenders that has been helpful in caring for and distributing saplings for community planting.
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In a year that brought a powerful tornado, a derecho that downed hundreds of trees and a devastating pandemic, we’re here to celebrate all the good things that happened for Nashville trees in 2020.
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Veterans and volunteers joined the effort to transform Shelby Avenue into a beautiful tree-lined corridor. When complete, the 2.5 mile arboretum, stretching from the interstate to Shelby Park, will be one of the longest arboretums in the state, lined with more than 500 new trees.
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The Historic & Specimen Trees Program registers and recognizes trees in Davidson County as important to the area and community.
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Ginkgos are long-lived, sturdy trees whose fascinating history explains why they are such a great tree to contribute to a city’s canopy.
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Planting a native tree creates habitat for birds, bees and butterflies and helps to build a healthy ecosystem.
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Removing trees from sloping land creates dangers from erosion and landslides, so standards that regulate clearcutting in development can help make Nashville a safer place
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Research on woodland clearcutting legislation in other cities in Tennessee and beyond provides Nashville with a model for evidence-based ordinances.
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Homeowners can use Fall leaves to build their soil and maintain the health of their trees, yards and gardens.
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The Metro area is losing canopy cover from total branch removal on individual trees, which can be stopped if homeowners understood the damage being done.
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When planting a tree, roots should be kept near the surface level of the ground so they can get enough air, water, and topsoil nutrients during early stages of growth.
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