The strength of Dave Leonard Tree Specialists is found in our talented team of arborists. We are proud to have the most knowledgeable consultants in the industry to help guide your tree-related decisions, as well as the most talented and skilled crews in the industry to see your tree care projects to completion.
We are proud to invest in our team so that we can provide the best tree care available. Ross earned his ISA Certified Arborist designation at the age of 22 while a senior Horticulture student at the University of Kentucky. After graduating and working out of state for a handful of years, he moved back to Lexington, KY to work under Master Arborist Dave Leonard.
We are proud to invest in our team so that we can provide the best tree care available. Ross earned his ISA Certified Arborist designation at the age of 22 while a senior Horticulture student at the University of Kentucky. After graduating and working out of state for a handful of years, he moved back to Lexington, KY to work under Master Arborist Dave Leonard.
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Emerald Ash Borer has spread throughout Central Kentucky and your Ash tree should be protected. Our Certified Arborists can evaluate your trees and educate you on common insect and disease issues in the area, as well as your treatment options. Our Arborists pressure inject a liquid fertilizer deep into the root zone of the tree or shrub.
Tree Trimming (referred to by Arborists as Tree Pruning), generally refers to the removal of specific problematic branches from a tree. Pruning by Dave Leonard Tree Specialists is conducted in a targeted and detailed manner in order to increase the health, appearance, and safety of the tree.
Pruning is the most common tree management procedure, and is both an art and a science, bringing multiple tree health and aesthetic benefits when done properly.To guarantee that your trees are pruned to the highest standards, we require that each of our employees be trained in proper pruning techniques and that they are knowledgeable in tree biology.
Pruning is the most common tree management procedure, and is both an art and a science, bringing multiple tree health and aesthetic benefits when done properly.To guarantee that your trees are pruned to the highest standards, we require that each of our employees be trained in proper pruning techniques and that they are knowledgeable in tree biology.
The Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis, EAB) is a tiny green beetle that is native to Asia. This beetle came to North America in cargo ships, and was first discovered in the United States in Michigan in 2002. In the 16 years since the Emerald Ash Borer was first discovered, hundreds of millions of ash trees have been felled, and entire towns have lost an important species of tree.
We value trees and strive to protect their health and vigor whenever possible. The reality, however, is that dead, dying, storm-damaged or diseased trees may have weakened structures that could pose a threat to you, your home, and your property. Much of old Lexington has an aging population of large Pin oaks and other trees that are widely declining and dying.
Dave Leonard Tree Specialists is proud to present a natural, low maintenance system for a beautiful and safe lawn. Our Organic and Transitional lawn care programs are much more than a simple switch from chemical and synthetic products to organic products. In the realm of land care, "organic" means that we are focusing on creating healthy, living soil that will make your lawn and landscape healthier and more self-sustaining.
Reviews (6)
Chris Doerge
Dec 16, 2021
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I could not be happier with my experience with Dave Leonard Tree Specialists. I needed to have several trees removed, several more trimmed, and a support cable installed. They were extremely responsive, knowledgeable, and completed the work for a very fair price. Everyone was very friendly and made our experience enjoyable. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
-Edit - Previous experience a year ago was great. However, I tried to follow up with some additional work this year. It was difficult to get in touch with anyone via phone or email. I figured that they were busy and they finally sent
-Edit - Previous experience a year ago was great. However, I tried to follow up with some additional work this year. It was difficult to get in touch with anyone via phone or email. I figured that they were busy and they finally sent
Abigail Jacob
Oct 14, 2021
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Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this business. The original owner has sold the business, and the new owner treated us unprofessionally multiple times during the process of scheduling our job, and was very rude when politely questioned about multiple issues.
Part of what you pay for in a tree service is trust - trust that their staff are skilled and will do the job without damaging your property or risking harm to your house or to other people.
We can no longer trust this company after multiple instances of poor behavior and hostile responses after we questioned them on their lack of professionalism
Part of what you pay for in a tree service is trust - trust that their staff are skilled and will do the job without damaging your property or risking harm to your house or to other people.
We can no longer trust this company after multiple instances of poor behavior and hostile responses after we questioned them on their lack of professionalism
Sonya Hugg
Feb 05, 2021
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After watching Dave Leonard Tree Specialists remove street trees from our neighbor's home, we hired them to remove two 70' white pines from our backyard. They were professional and easy to work with in every area of the process (quote, schedule, arrival, removal, and clean up). I would hire them again in a minute. If you choose to hire this group you will not be disappointed. If you have very large trees like we did, pop some popcorn and prepare for a spectacular show - they are amazing!
Phillip Harris Davis
Sep 16, 2020
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I was looking for a tree service to remove a large tree near our home. Dave Leonard Tree Specialists were responsive to come for an assessment of the tree and provided a variety of options for how to care for the tree or remove it. Their price was also lower than several other companies I contacted. Once we had a date set to have the tree removed, their three person team was prompt, worked quickly, and most importantly worked safely. I had some hesitations beforehand because the tree stood partially over my house as well as our neighbor; however, their team took every precaution to precisely remove
Freeland Davis
Jul 06, 2020
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I lost a large limb out of a Sugar Maple during the last high wind and it was a huge MESS. The Dave Leonard group showed up with their equipment within 48 hours of my call (lots of other damage in the region) and within an hour had everything cleaned up, shredded, and hauled away. The next day I took my rake out to the area expecting to have some final cleanup, but they had all but vacuumed the surrounding lawn where the limb had fallen. There was NOTHING for me to complete!! I've done business with Dave Leonard for years and have always received the same level of professional and courteous care
Matt Simpson
Jul 18, 2019
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Wonderful service. Dave came out to our office and walked the grounds, identified some safety issues caused by some problem trees, diagnosed some trees that needed extra care, and made some suggestions of what issues need to be addressed now and what to keep an eye on for the future. We have a few very large, very old trees that Dave paid special attention to insure that they remain healthy for years to come. His crew has been here two different times to remove some trees and do some pruning on others. They are the hardest working crew I have seen. They work efficiently and safely. They cleaned
