Fall is one of our favorite times of the year. Not only is it the start of tree planting season with Root Nashville, but it’s a great opportunity to set some goals for your spring landscape and set them up for success! As the first frost draws nearer, your lawn is beginning to slow […]
Rain Gardens are like a sponge –they soak up water, clean pollutants, and slowly release it back into the ground. What is a Rain Garden and What Does it Do? After rainfall hits the ground, it becomes “runoff” and begins its journey back to a waterway, picking up any harmful chemicals or pollutants on its […]
Summer rainfall in the Cumberland River basin can be unpredictable from year to year. Unless you are able to irrigate or provide water to all the plants in your yard (a more expensive and less water-friendly option) you’re going to want some plants that can withstand a Tennessee summer. When choosing plants for your yard […]
Join us on March 7th to help construct a large stormwater retrofit to capture stormwater runoff from Antioch Middle School’s parking lot. This retrofit includes planting trees, constructing a bio-swale, check dams, and a small water retention area. Volunteers will be helping to plant 3 – 5-gallon plants and ball and burlap trees. Earn volunteer […]
