Business Details
28 Years
experience
Custom Landscaping Solutions in Middle Tennessee
Natural Creations was founded in 1998 by Matt Dawson and John Henderson, two graduates of the University of Tennessee's Ornamental Horticulture program. Our mission is to create and maintain some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Southeast while providing the highest quality of service. Over the past 25 years, we have grown from a small installation team into a full-service landscape company offering installation, irrigation, and maintenance divisions. Our team works alongside top landscape architects to design English gardens, wildflower areas, and specialty gardens while maintaining a commitment to educating employees and fostering a healthy work environment.We specialize in plant material selection, seasonal color design, hardscape construction, and vertical mulching techniques that revive stressed trees. Our irrigation specialists focus on water conservation while ensuring optimal plant health through customized system design and monitoring. The maintenance division provides comprehensive care including specimen pruning, turf management, and weed control to preserve landscape beauty within client budgets.
Services
Landscape Installation
Irrigation Systems
Lawn Maintenance
Hardscape Design
Seasonal Color Displays
Tree Care Services
Vertical Mulching
Drainage Solutions
Bulb Planting
Sod Installation
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of landscaping expertise since 1998
- Team of certified horticulturists and irrigation specialists
- Customized solutions for residential and commercial properties
- Comprehensive service offering from installation to maintenance
- Proven track record with luxury properties in Belle Meade area
What people say
Exceptional craftsmanship
Knowledgeable staff
Beautiful transformations
Long-term value
Professional service
Services
Landscape Installation
Our landscape installation service creates custom outdoor spaces using premium plant materials and proper horticultural techniques. We work with clients to transform properties through English gardens, wildflower areas, and specialty gardens. Our team ensures proper grading, drainage, and plant placement to maximize beauty and longevity while maintaining client budgets.
Irrigation Systems
We design and install efficient irrigation systems tailored to each garden's specific needs. Our specialists use modern technology to create water-saving solutions that maintain plant health while reducing water bills. Services include system monitoring, seasonal adjustments, and drip irrigation options for optimal water conservation and plant performance.
Lawn Maintenance
Our comprehensive maintenance program preserves landscape beauty through regular care including mowing, mulching, pruning, and weed control. Trained crews handle both basic lawn care and specialized services for luxury properties. We focus on plant health management and seasonal adjustments to maintain year-round landscape vitality.
Hardscape Design
We create custom hardscape features including walkways, patios, and pool surfaces that complement natural landscapes. Our designs integrate functional elements with aesthetic appeal, using quality materials to enhance outdoor living spaces while ensuring proper drainage and long-term durability for residential and commercial properties.
Tree Care Services
Our tree care specialists provide pruning, health assessments, and vertical mulching treatments to maintain tree vitality. We focus on proper pruning techniques for specimen trees and use specialized methods to revive stressed urban trees. Services include regular health checks and targeted treatments to ensure long-term tree health and landscape value.
People
Matt Dawson
Co-Founder
Co-founded Natural Creations after graduating from University of Tennessee's Ornamental Horticulture program. Brings 25+ years of landscaping expertise and oversees project execution and quality control.
John Henderson
Co-Founder
Co-founder with extensive horticulture background. Focuses on business development and maintaining client relationships while ensuring adherence to the company's founding principles of quality and service.
Paul Ballenger
Maintenance Division Manager
Joined Natural Creations to establish the maintenance division. Brings commercial maintenance experience and specializes in plant health management while leading the team that ensures long-term landscape vitality.
Questions
What services does Natural Creations offer?
We provide landscape installation, irrigation system design, and ongoing maintenance services including tree care, seasonal color displays, and hardscape construction.
How long has Natural Creations been in business?
Natural Creations has been creating beautiful landscapes in middle Tennessee since its founding in 1998 by Matt Dawson and John Henderson.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve middle Tennessee including Nashville and Belle Meade, working on both residential and commercial properties.
What makes your landscaping different?
Our horticulture expertise, attention to plant quality, and comprehensive approach from design through maintenance create lasting landscape value.
Do you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we've completed extensive residential and commercial projects including luxury properties in Belle Meade and large-scale irrigation systems.
How do you ensure plant health?
We use proper horticulture techniques during installation and offer vertical mulching services to improve tree health in urban environments.
