Foriest Tree and Lawn Care, LLP began in July 2001. Gary Fralick and I, Mike Foriest formed the company after realizing the need in the Middle Tennessee area for a company with the training and experience we have. We are both Certified Arborists with a combined experience of 33 years in the tree trimming business. Our certification as Arborists demonstrates our expertise and continued training in the care and maintenance of all woody plants. The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) requires its Certified Arborists to earn continuing education units yearly in order to maintain their certification.

We have the knowledge to diagnose and treat most tree health problems such as disease and insect infestation. We can research and determine the reasons for a tree’s decline in health and offer solutions. We have the expertise to advise customers of special needs their trees may have, such as pruning and fertilization. We can advise ways to protect their trees from mechanical damage. If damage already exists, we can recommend solutions. We have a good knowledge of proper pruning practices. We can identify and safely remove Hazardous Trees. We do not recommend tree topping.

We also have expertise in lawn care and offer services in hedge and shrub trimming, lawn aeration, seeding and fertilization.