How Trees Heal From Wounds — by an ISA Certified Nashville Arborist.

Kretzschmaria deusta — brittle cinder fungus — is one of the most structurally dangerous tree pathogens in the arborist's world, and one of the easiest to miss. Learn how to recognize this silent basal decay fungus, why it fails trees suddenly and without warning, and what Nashville homeowners should know before it's too late.

Mulch plays a vital role in tree and garden health by improving soil moisture, regulating temperature, reducing grass competition, and supporting long-term soil biology. Learn why proper mulching is one of the simplest ways to improve landscape health in Nashville.

Storm-damaged trees don’t always need to be removed. With the right approach, restoration pruning and structural support systems can safely guide trees back to strength, balance, and long-term health.

Spring has arrived in Nashville — and so has the urge to get outside and tackle your to-do list. Here's what you should (and shouldn't) be pruning on your ornamental trees right now

Nashville's recent ice storm was unlike anything I'd ever seen — and as an ISA Certified Arborist, it was a sobering reminder of just how much tree structure matters when nature puts your trees to the ultimate stress test.

The Hidden Dangers of Topping Your Trees