An essential aspect of how to plant a tree for long-term success is choosing the right location. Whether planting a seed or a sapling, choosing the location in your yard for a new tree is a strategic decision, and it will be based on a few criteria.
Read MoreWhen we think of planting a tree, we often imagine a sapling that’s already several feet tall with a root system ready to be set into the ground. However, even the biggest trees begin as a seed, and in some situations, planting a seed might be the preferable way to establish a new tree.
Read MoreLearn how the American elm tree, once more widespread than today, has recovered in hardiness and is making a comeback after being decimated by disease.
Read MoreLearn what steps you can take to help your tree go dormant this fall, make it through the winter, and wake up happy and healthy in spring.
Read MoreThere are many varieties of oak trees, resulting in an array of options when you’re choosing one or more to plant. Learn why an oak isn’t just an oak!
Read MoreIn certain tree species, male specimens may take on female characteristics under stressful conditions.
Read MoreRipe persimmons — those mushy, tart, orange delights — are falling in Middle Tennessee. Learn more about the native American Persimmon tree and its many benefits for pollinators and other wildlife.
Read MoreLearn why and how tree leaves change color in autumn! All of our favorite colors are actually expressions of the tree’s preparation for winter.
Read MoreBig trees that are planted too close to a home can damage the foundation of the house. Find out how this happens and what you can do to prevent it.
Read MoreProfessional tree appraiser Marty Shaw explains why the mature tree in your yard may be worth far more than you think.
Read MoreWhen planting a new tree, be sure to plant it far enough from your home’s water and sewer lines so that the tree’s roots won’t reach into the pipes.
Read MoreAsh trees in Nashville are facing massive death and decline from Emerald Ash Borer in the next two to three years.
Read MoreLearn how you can reduce the chance of a power outage from a fallen tree or branch by planting your trees far enough away from electrical lines.
Read MoreChinese privet is an aggressively spreading bushy tree that wreaks havoc on Tennessee’s landscapes. Here’s why it’s so bad and what we can do about it.
Read MoreExtreme heat and lack of water could be causing leaf scorch on your dogwood tree.
Read MoreLearn how the unique characteristics of the Bald Cypress make this tree a top choice to build the canopy and reduce pollution in neighborhoods across Nashville.
Read MoreA change in Nashville’s residential zoning codes approved by the Metro Council will help to secure greater protections for environmentally sensitive natural areas throughout Davidson County.
Read MoreLearn how to spot black knot, a fungal disease that affects plum and cherry trees in Middle Tennessee.
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!
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