Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Nashville Lawn Care & Landscaping Experts
Founded in 1985, Southwest Lawns has established itself as Nashville's premier lawn care and landscaping service provider. Our company was built on decades of expertise in turf care, horticulture, and sustainable landscaping practices. Owners Richard and Cindy Furman brought extensive professional experience from diverse backgrounds, including music industry management, landscape design, and organic gardening education at Cheekwood Gardens and Peabody University. We maintain rigorous industry certifications through organizations like the Tennessee Turfgrass Association and prioritize hands-on training for all technicians. Our service area spans Southwest Nashville, Belle Meade, Bellevue, and surrounding regions, serving both residential and commercial clients.With over 35 years of local operation, we combine traditional landscaping techniques with innovative organic solutions to meet diverse client needs. Our team holds specialized knowledge in pest control, seasonal transitions, and commercial property maintenance across medical, industrial, and residential sectors. We demonstrate authoritativeness through partnerships with leading horticultural experts and institutions, while maintaining full liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. This commitment to professionalism ensures consistent, high-quality service delivery that prioritizes client satisfaction and environmental responsibility.
Services
Lawn Mowing & Maintenance
Landscape Design
Leaf Removal
Mulching
Shrub & Tree Trimming
Flea & Tick Treatment
Gutter Cleaning
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Locally owned since 1985 with deep Nashville roots
- Certified technicians trained in organic and traditional methods
- Sustainable practices developed with regional horticultural experts
- Comprehensive services for residential and commercial properties
- Specialized expertise in seasonal lawn transitions and pest management
Associations and certifications
- Tennessee Nursery & Landscape Association
- PGMS
- Tennessee Turfgrass Association
Services
Lawn Renovations
Our comprehensive lawn renovation services restore unhealthy turf through precise seeding, aeration, and specialized fertilization programs. We address soil compaction issues and implement pest control strategies using both traditional and organic methods. Commercial clients benefit from customized solutions tailored to high-traffic areas and seasonal transitions, ensuring long-term turf vitality.
Landscape Design
Expert landscape design services create functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments for residential and commercial properties. Our approach combines horticultural expertise with practical considerations for irrigation, foot traffic patterns, and seasonal color changes. We specialize in integrating native plants with ornamental features to create sustainable, low-maintenance landscapes that enhance property value.
Shrub & Tree Trimming
Professional pruning maintains plant health while enhancing landscape aesthetics through systematic branch removal. Our technicians follow industry-standard techniques to promote proper growth patterns and prevent disease. Regular maintenance prevents overgrowth that could damage structures or obstruct walkways, while strategic shaping improves visual appeal and storm resistance.
Seasonal Maintenance
Customized seasonal maintenance programs address specific lawn needs throughout the year. Spring services focus on aeration and fertilization, while autumn includes leaf removal and winterization treatments. Summer involves intensive irrigation management and pest monitoring, ensuring continuous lawn health through temperature extremes and precipitation variations.
Commercial Management
Full-service commercial property management includes weekly mowing, seasonal color installation, and parking lot maintenance for industrial parks, medical facilities, and apartment complexes. Our technicians maintain consistent service quality across large properties while adhering to specific client branding requirements and municipal green space regulations.
People
Cindy Furman
Owner
Cindy Furman transitioned from music industry management to landscape leadership after studying at Cheekwood Gardens and TSU. Her community involvement includes education policy work and strategic planning for early childhood development programs.
James Furman
Horticultural Specialist
James Furman combines organic farming expertise with formal training in turf management and pest control. He develops sustainable treatments while working directly with field technicians to ensure practical implementation of horticultural best practices.
Questions
What areas do you service in Nashville?
We serve Southwest Nashville, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Hillwood, West Meade, Downtown Nashville, The Gulch, Berry Hill, South Cheatham, Pegram, and Kingston Springs.
Do you offer commercial landscaping services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive commercial services including property maintenance, seasonal cleanups, and landscape design for office buildings, industrial parks, and HOAs.
What lawn care treatments are included in your programs?
Our programs feature fertilization, weed control, aeration, overseeding, pest management, and seasonal leaf removal to maintain year-round lawn health.
Are consultations available for new clients?
We offer free consultations to assess your property's needs and develop customized maintenance plans tailored to your specific requirements and budget.
Do you use organic treatment options?
Yes, we combine traditional and organic methods, including James Furman's award-winning organic pest control solutions developed through his early career in sustainable horticulture.
