Credentials & Testimonials

These are some of our credentials, accolades, and testimonials. We hope they demonstrate our dedication to excellence.

You can't take yourself too seriously. Life is short.

But we do hope that our credentials, testimonials, and awards give you a glimpse into our commitment to knowledge, excellence, and achieving our purpose.

Certified B Corporation for Social and Environmental Impace Daughters of the American Revolution Conservation Award Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award from the Department of Defense Durham Living Wage Certified

Our recent awards:

  • Certified B-Corp: We are the first company in the tree service industry to become a Certified B-Corp, which means we meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
  • Conservationist Achievement Award: Winner of the 2021 North Carolina Wildlife Federation Government Conservationist Achievement Award for Business Conservationist of the Year
  • Corporate Philanthropy Award: Winner of Triangle Business Journal's 2020 Corporate Philanthropy Award.
  • Patriot Award: We were chosen by ESGR as the winner of the Patriot Award. This award recognizes companies nominated by a Guardsman or Reservist employee for support provided directly to the nominator.
  • Durham Living Wage: We are a certified living wage employer, having been accredited by the Durham Living Wage Project.
  • TCIA Accredited: We have been TCIA Accredited (Accreditation Number NC-009) since 2014. This is currently the highest level of standards that a company is able to achieve within the tree care industry.
  • TCIA CTSP Certified: TCIA’s Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) program is currently the only safety credentialing program in the industry.
  • ISA Board Certified Master Arborists: We have many ISA Board Certified Master Arborists, ISA Certified Arborists, and ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) professionals on staff.
  • Better Business Bureau: We are accredited with an A+ by Better Business Bureau.
  • Super Service & Best Contractor of Year Award: We are multi-year winners of Angie’s List Super Service Award & Best Contractor of Year Award.

Reviews from our happy community:

What a beautiful job! It was a pleasure doing business with Leaf & Limb. We will definitely be calling again. Thank you – Maureen Pollock
Your company's work performance was very good - starting from Joe's visit to writing up a proposal through the crew doing the work. – Willie Harrington, Knightdale, NC President of Lewis Landing Townhome Board
We are very happy with Leaf & Limb. Things look so much better…and we don’t have that over pruned look that so often is the result. We are very impressed with the staff, workmanship, and communications... – Best, Pam Riley
I couldn’t be more pleased with Leaf and Limb. First Class all around: people, service, and value! I’ll never look anywhere else! – Paul Fjelsted
We were very pleased with the work your company did. All the employees I dealt with were very professional and did a terrific job. The check is in the mail! – Sincerely, Rebecca Ferguson
Dear Andrea, I just wanted to let you know that the crew was here and they did a great job taking down our tree. They are so efficient and professional. And what nice guys! I must... – Many Thanks, Pam Cardoza
They really did a great job and left everything CLEAN!!! One of my favorite words! Have a wonderful weekend! – Bridget Markovsky
Hi, Very pleased with the job. The staff was easy and pleasant to communicate with. They did their job well and left the paths around the house much clearer than they were before they got there.... – Alan Eaton
I just wanted to take a minute to thank you and your crew for a job well done. The yard was left just as good as or better than when your crews arrived. The young man... – Bart Arthurs
The guys really did a great job! All of the Leaf and Limb crew , from the office to the site staff were knowledgeable, professional, responsive, careful and thorough. I could not have asked for more!... – Sue Parkin
I wanted to let you know that I think your company did an excellent job with our trees! Not only did you get a lot of the limbs off, but care was really taken to maintain... – Selina Honeycutt
Great service and the trees were trimmed as discussed. – Angela Suggs
My wife and I are very pleased (once again) with the work your service provided. The professionalism, care, safety, timeliness and clean up of your recent work in my back yard is second to none. Thank... – Scott Davis
I was very happy with the service- The communication leading up to the service combined with the communication that took place throughout the trimming was exemplary. I would absolutely recommend leaf and Limb. – Gerard Bellino
Hi Andrea, They left a little while ago and we were VERY impressed with our experience of Leaf and Limb. They were professional, careful of our property (left it looking neater than before they came) and... – Ann Burts
Thanks for your work! you all did a great job. Very pleased. – Julie Ventaloro
Andrew, Juan and crew did an awesome job on Friday. Watching Andrew's aerial performance was better than Cirque du Soleil! Watching the coordination between Andrew, the crane operator, and Juan on the ground was really quite... – Tony Burden
Thanks to the great Leaf & Limb crew and your continued excellent service. – Lorely & John Temple
The guys were great yesterday! They were very nice and professional. If anyone asks, I have tree people and will recommend Leaf & Limb! – Kevin Wright
Your guys were very courteous and polite. Also, they did an amazing job cleaning up. If the trees weren't gone I wouldn't know anything had happened. Thank you! – Will Bucher
Many thanks. Once again, I stand amazed at the talent and professionalism of your crew. – Kris Koechling
The process was very professional and well done from start to finish. It was nice working with Andrea and the crew that did our job. – Nate Weavil
Your guys were great! They assessed what needed to be done and got it done very quickly and efficiently. I look forward to working with your company in the future. – Phil Stroud
I want to thank you for the outstanding bush and tree trimming your dutifully staff provided to my home. I will most certainly recommend your company to my friends and family. – Respectfully, Paul Klikas
Your guys were amazing! I mean, what a well orchestrated team you all have! They were so quick and just in & out like a flash! Amazing! I had to watch them because they were all... – Kady Wiilcox
Leaf and Limb did a great job at a good price, on time, quick, careful and cleaned up after themselves... Happy Camper! BTW.... What ever you are paying the guy who did the tree climbing /... – Mike Hanes
Hi, Like always your company did a great job. We will definitely recommend your services. – Roy Saba
Thank you so much for your excellent service. Wonderful service :) We will contact you for future assistance with our trees. We are mailing the check today, as we were out of town. Thanks again! – Kathy Skov
Thank you very much for the professional and efficient tree-trimming service. I'm mailing my payment for service rendered this week. I appreciate that the three guys worked diligently, even in the pouring, chilly rain. What a... – Kathie Austin
I thought the service was very good. They did an excellent job following the work order, meeting my needs, and cleaning up after they were done. All of the people were professional and courteous. – Michael Pearlmutter
Andrea, I think in order for companies to thrive, it important to know when things are working well. Your team just left here after doing an exceptional job! Prompt, courteous and diligent they listened carefully to... – Sincerely, Denise Birtles
I have very positive feedback about your company and have already referred you to a neighbor who is meeting with you in a few weeks for some work! I feel like everyone I have talked to... – Darlene & Tom Sekel
Service was great and professional. Leaf and Limb was on time for estimate and for the work appointments. They were easy to work with and courteous. Work was done in timely fashion, and the crew did... – Regards, Paul Bartley
I thought the service was amazing, they did far more work then what I asked for. They made the area look 100% cleaner then when they got there. They even cleaned up the driveway of items... – Quenten Griffith
Hello, We were very happy with Leaf & Limb's work. We thought you guys were professional, courteous, and accommodating - both on the phone and in person. Your estimates are detailed, and when we had any... – All the best, Marie-Louise Bennett
Thank you so much. Excellent job! The work was done sooner than estimated and the back looks fantastic. – Kelly Aguilera
Thanks a lot! Now I don't have to worry every time there is a strong wind or rain storm. – Best Wishes, Annette Green
The service was great… it was just what I expected and turned out just as I wanted it to. The crew was friendly, organized, quick, wonderful! – Debra Marion
Thank you so much for you hard work. I will definitely recommend your services and would love to have you out again to finish clearing the back yard. Andrea was a pleasure to talk to and... – Thanks again, Mallory Trogdon
Hi Colin, Everything went great and the trees came out awesome. Your crew was a pleasure to work with. I especially like that through the stages of trimming they periodically got me to look at the... – Howie Gotshalk
Colin and 'The Gang' — I posted a review on Google. Thank you so much for such wonderful service. Ya'll are thorough, quick, and very professional. My kids and I had a blast watching those big... – Best, Maria File
Thank you for another job very well done! We really appreciate your crew’s timeliness and professionalism while they are onsite. I also really appreciate the proactive response – by the time I stopped at the property... – Jessica Stevens
Hey, Just wanted to let you know how pleased I was with the crew. I was amazed at how quick they did the job and in such a meticulously neat manner. Please let them know how... – Thank you, Mary Andrews
Thank you for giving me 3 logs to take to the Discovery Room at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences. The children love to explore the cedar and pine logs. Thank you! – Ann Noland
Colin, Your employees were great! They worked hard, were professional, and did exactly what they were asked to do. I really liked Cedric and the tree cutter — very nice guys — definite keepers. Thank you.... – Leah Campbell
Thanks so much for the great work! Much, MUCH appreciated! – Mike McPherson, Knightdale NC
Hello. The yard looks great so thank you for such an efficient and professional job. – Lisa Volaric
Thanks for quick service. Good job. – Ken Stephens
My comments would be nothing but GREAT…thought your company did really good work – fast, efficient, clean – and at a very competitive price! Would definitely hire you again in future for similar work! – Mac McMurray
Thanks Colin. It is always a pleasure doing business with you guys. You are true professionals, which is very hard to find these days. Thanks again! – Chris Bria
Andrea, I just wanted to thank you for the good work done by the work team today. They were on time, and cleaned up the area. Also, the young man in charge was very polite and... – Susie Holmes
Colin - Thank you for doing such an excellent job for me! All your boys were so thorough and helpful and such excellent manners. I would be very happy to recommend your company as well as... – Dolly Smith
Hello Colin, I just left a message at the office to say how thrilled I am with the pruning. Thank you very much for an exceptional experience with leaf & limb. – Sheila Carter
I am very pleased with your service. Each of the men were very polite and respectful. They also were very responsive to my requests. I could say more, but your get my point... – Thanks, Rick Kirkpatrick
I am very happy with the work that was done-the guys were very efficient and professional and my yard looked better when they were done then when they started. I will also make sure and recommend... – Janet Dow
Great service! You did such a great job pruning the trees and cleaning up that I did not realize you had been here when I pulled into my driveway. Realized it when I entered the house... – Julie Kirch
Thanks for the great work! Look forward to hiring you guys again, & I'll definitely refer you to anyone looking for tree work! Happy Holidays! – Lura Gee
I can say without hesitation that I was thrilled with the service. There was not a single thing that I would improve and I will be giving you an A+ on Angie’s list and on Yelp.... – John Behringer
Colin Your crew did a great job, thanks! – Frank Devita
Thank you, the service was great and was quick. Thanks for the great response time and keeping everything in touch. – Brett Michel
Hi Colin: The guys did a fantastic job. They were extremely polite and professional and left no mess. Thanks so much! – Shelley Saunooke
Hi Basil, Your crew just left my home and I am writing to say how pleased I am with the work the did. Juan was just terrific. He was so kind and willing to prune to... – Again thanks, Susan Rotman
We were pleased once again w/ your company. We’ll use you guys again. Always professional!! – Betsy Herman
Wow!! What a nice guy that did the work and I will highly recommend your services to all my friends!! You are awesome!!! – Jeanette Zimmers
Lila, Our experience with your company was excellent. Colin answered all of our questions when he came out to do our estimate. We were very pleased with the work that Troy and his crew did. They... – Duke Bevard
Back in the early part of the summer, your guys did work me and I was pleased. So pleased that I told my next door neighbors. Immediately after doing THIS estimate, I walked the young man... – Peyton Collier-Kerr
Colin- Your crew was on time, very efficient and pleasant to work with. They were especially patient with me as I mulled over whether or not to cut certain trees. I will certainly call you next... – Dan Ahlport
Colin, I made the right choice. Your folks did a great job with the tree cutting. It was a big deal for me. Everyone was professional and friendly. I will call you again when needed. Thanks... – Lowell Bonnett
Hi, Lila: We were thrilled with the job the team did. They were respectful, efficient, and thorough. We appreciated their knowledge and suggestions — especially Troy's. Again, thanks for a job well done! – Rob Mulligan
The work was excellent. Your crew was highly skilled, professional, prompt and everything completely cleaned up when they left. – Cal Brostrom
I am very pleased with the work that was done. Your guys were well organized, professionals that did exactly what I requested and managed to do it without harming a single plant in my garden--even those... – Melissa Hayden, Carrboro NC
My husband had a great time watching how these guys worked. They were awesome. I never expected the clean-up they did, even blew stuff off the roof of the house. Glad they didn’t have to leave... – Ann Black
Thank you for a great job! We appreciate the efficiency and the work you did. Mostly we appreciate that there were no added costs and all was as you had laid out at our initial meeting.... – Veshana Ramiah
Hello, The overall experience with Leaf & Limb was excellent. We appreciated the communication connection during the process from estimate to completion. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and easy to work with. We were impressed by... – Don Barbour
Your service was great! The team arrived on time and finished quickly and cleaned up. I will be coming back for service, and I will recommend this company to my friends and neighbors. – Lisa Carter
Thank you so much. That branch was a real problem and I really appreciate you coming out so quickly. The guys told me it would take a little over an hour. I left and came back... – Scott Wilkinson
Hi Basil, The crew did a GREAT job with the trees yesterday. It was a real pleasure to come home and see those trees gone and no surprises (like crushed mailbox, house, etc.). I really have... – Thanks, Paul Hespelt
Joe, I wanted to let you know how appreciative I was that you were able to make this hand pruning at Central Park happen and also to tell you how impressed I was with how clean... – Todd Pippin
Andrew and the rest of the crew did a wonderful job!!! The trees look great, they did a superior job of shaping and balancing the pruning of the leylands. I also added a few other requests... – Rosemary Miano
Dear Colin, The crew came out as scheduled and performed all the assigned jobs and a few added requests as well and did it all in 2 hours. This is the performance I have come to... – Teri Bowerman
From Angie's list, I contacted four tree services to quote the work. Leaf and Limb was very prompt in returning my call (one day) and was able to quote the job quickly. The work was completed... – Gary Phillips
I wanted to let you know that I was 100% satisfied with your company. The young man that did the work was fast, safe, and professional. I will be recommending your company to anyone that needs... – Mary Jo & Ramiro Aguirre
Colin: We are always amazed at how efficient and professional your guys are. Congratulations! Thanks for your work. We appreciate all you do for us. – Barbara Page
Your team did an outstanding job. They did exactly what I wanted and I was amazed by the thoroughness of cleanup after the cutting was done. You’ve gained my loyalty – David Montefiori, Hillsborough NC
Thanks for the lovely tree work! Everything looks great! – Linda & Skip Paardecamp
Service was outstanding!!! You guys are the best. Total job took approx. 2 hrs. Everyone was very professional. Would definitely recommend you to friends and neighbors. Thanks again! – Quinton Williams
A+ customer service! Your team was very courteous and professional and obviously know what they're doing. They took the large oak down without damaging the surrounding trees, cleaned up the debris and were on their way... – Denny & Cathy Miller
Your men that came to my house were both courteous and professional. They worked very hard from the moment they got here until the moment they left. I will definitely be recommending you to anyone I... – Chris & Michelle Hayes
Thank you for getting to my tree today. Your guys were very prompt, super fast, and cleaned up after themselves. I am impressed! Hopefully, we will not have any additional lightning strikes but if I ever... – Pam Adams
Dear Colin: I was very happy with the experience I had with your company, from the initial contact to the completion of the work. Thank you very much for your quick response and for making my... – Mark Rampetsreiter
We are very happy with the service, and attitude of all your people. They were professional, polite and certainly qualified. I thank you for your follow-up on all our request. We will definitely call you again... – Vroukje Van Der Sterre
Colin- Jill and I were very impressed with your company and your staff. The time and dedication to our request was well throught out and professionally done. We will certainly use Leaf and Limb in the... – David & Jill Novotny
Hi Colin, thank you for your excellent work. I couldn't be happier. Being a first time home owner I really appreciate how you responded to my phone call for an estimate promptly, answered all of my... – Sydney O’Hare
You were great! Very thorough and the yard looks wonderful. We will definitely recommend you! Excellent service, excellent job. Thanks again! – Jeff & Pamela Moran
Colin, as in our past dealings, your people did a super job. They arrived on time, completed the job in a professional, timely manner and left the work area in great shape. It is a pleasure... – Bill Dupree
Thank you for doing a wonderful job! Everything went well from the scheduling of the estimate to the last stump being ground up yesterday. Colin was such a big help when he came for the estimate.... – Yvonne Restani
Colin, Thank you for the work that was done. The guys did a great job. We will look forward to working with you again in the future. – Martha Millichip
Job well done! Friendly and professional crew. – The Fields
Dear Colin, I just wanted to say 'thank you' for a job well done regarding our tree service. My wife and I were very pleased with your company and your employees. The tree work performed exceeded... – John McCully
Hey there, I had a great experience with your company; And the price was exactly, spot-on what I was expecting to pay. Great job and thanks! :) – Steve Conley
Hi Colin, Good morning, I am very pleased with your work and would recommend you to anyone. Your guys did an excellent job. – Connie Thomas
Hi Colin, I got to tell you, I am very impressed with your company. Starting from your very classy website, to the visit to calculate how much the job was going to cost me, and last,... – Jo-Ann Hodges
Leaf & Limb Tree Service, Thank you very much for your prompt service. We are happy to have worked with you again. – Pat & Bob Lukaszewski
Everything looks great, thank you very much. I'd recommend your services to anyone. – Marc Scagnelli
Our neighborhood has 155 Townhomes and 155 single-family homes. I have found Colin Camu and his crews to be very responsible in cutting our trees. He charges what he said he would, cuts what we agreed... – Sandra Biggers, Grounds Chair, Pirates Cove Homeowners Assoc.
Expert service beyond my expectations. This is my first experience with Leaf & Limb Tree Service and I will definately keep their information! Rapid response, good communication, great job and at a reasonable price. The clean... – Bob King
Thanks to Cedric’s crew! You guys rock - Quality work - Done by pros - Not a speck of mess – Andrew & Cole Bagwell
Hey Colin, Your guys just left, and I want to say they did an excellent job! Very quick, efficient, and did exactly what I asked! If we have any work in the future, I'll be sure... – Joe Stellrecht
I have used Leaf & Limb Tree Service for several years and have been very satisfied with the level of service that I receive from them. Having a reliable tree company that responds promptly, does excellent... – David Robbins, President, Grandchester Meadows Inc.
Hello, I want to thank your crew for an OUTSTANDING JOB they did for me last week! I had no idea they would come that early in the morning, or I would have had my vehicles... – James McNeely
Hi Basil, I wanted to let you know that James came out this morning and he did a fantastic job. I truly appreciated his work — I want to commend him along with Leaf & Limb... – Josh Brown
We couldn't be happier with y'all. What a fabulous job! I'll definitely write some rave reviews. – Ned Brooks
Your workers are very professional and well-spoken. I also appreciate your ability to provide accurate timing for the job. I will use your services in the future. Thanks – Kathy Briggs
Your team did a wonderful job. It is nice to know there are still reputable and professional service companies out there. We appreciate Leaf & Limb showing up on time, doing what you said, cleaning up... – Jeff & Debra Miller
I got a chance to brag to my co-workers this morning about your company. This morning you had a crew at 4200 Wake Forest Road. I have been working at this facility for five years. I... – Regina Earp, Customer Since 1999
Dear Lindsey and Andrea – Thx so much! Your workmen were consistently professional, courteous, and a pleasure to work with! Thx again for all your help! – Maya McNeilly
Thank you for your quote and follow up. I was very pleased with Chris and your service so far has been excellent!! I'm still in the information gathering stage of this project (and budgeting) and hopefully... – Marcy Moore
wonderful thanks! service was fantastic! putting a review on angie's list as we speak :) thanks again; we will definitely call you guys again for all future tree needs and recommend you to our friends as... – Brian Burke
Craig, Your guys did a superb job today. All work was done to specs, looks really good and they left the yard spic-and-span. Very nice crew. Thanks and have a great weekend! – Steve Davis
Thanks...and they did a great job today. Neat, efficient, pleasant. – Lisa Sacco
Your service is absolutely wonderful ! The first group that came was extremely efficient, Courteous, and went above and beyond what I had expected! – Linda Kropp
We were extremely happy with the service from Leaf & Limb. We were very impressed with everyone's attitude and commitment to service. We would definitely use you again and will recommend you to others. Thanks again!... – Hank & Peg Harris
I was extremely happy with the work your crew did on my maple tree. It was such a relief to come home that evening to find that the tree had been pruned, cabled, and everything in... – Craig Young
Hello, Just a commendation to the entire team! I was pleased with the crew that cut the tree. They were fast and cleaned up the area to my satisfaction. I will certainly use your services again... – Pamela Njoku-Obi
The crew that took care of our trees was top notch. The foreman especially. It was a pleasure to work with them. Excellent job. Have recommended you to others. – Deedy Neville
We were very impressed with the service, especially the consideration that was given to the health of the trees that were pruned and aesthetics of the garden. The personnel was very professional, kind and efficient. We... – Helena Mitasova
I was very pleased with the service. Efficient and left my property very clean – thanks very much! – Natalie Ledden
Hi, I picked this company based on positive reviews. I found them to be even better than I expected. Very nice company to do business with. Estimator was very helpful in sharing his knowledge and expertise... – Bill Barman
Hi! You guys did a fantastic job. Your crew is very talented and friendly. – Justin Oh
I think the crew did a very good job; they were efficient, neat, and minimized damage to the [wet] yard. Joe was a real pleasure to deal with….very responsive and very professional. This has been a... – Johnny Loper
Hi Lindsay, Chris was here this morning to look at our yard. I wanted to send this email to compliment Chris for being a complete gentleman and a true professional while he was here with my... – Guy LiMato
I have been very pleased with my interactions with all members of the Leaf & Limb company that were involved in my "tree project". Office staff, Andrea and Lindsay; arborist - Christopher B. Reed, who did... – Artrice V. Bader
Mr.Camu, This is Officer Winstead with Apex PD. I just wanted you to know that James was a huge help and a great person in general. Tell him thank you and also thank you for hiring... – Officer Winstead
Hi there, I couldn't be happier with the way the job turned out and how it was handled - Joe and the rest of the crew did a fantastic job under some pretty trying circumstances. Just... – Ken Docherty, Chesney Glen HOA President
I wanted to let you know that we were very pleased with the work performed and most impressed with the courteous, knowledgeable and professional members of your team who performed the work at our home. Scheduling... – Jerry Eatman
Hello, Your teams are very professional and efficient. This project went off without a hitch and I wanted to say thanks for that. – Ben Niolet
Your technician did an EXCELLENT JOB today at my house. He was polite, efficient, and cleaned the place up very well. Thank you ! – Len Clark
Hey! Jason, Joe and Oscar are GREAT! Professional in their interactions with me and each other. Cleaned up beautifully! And did an amazing job saving my dogwood so my front yard doesn’t look ravaged!!!! Thanks and... – Cat Valand
Good evening Andrea, The crew that was here last week did a great job. They also left the property very clean and tidy after the work was completed. I will make sure to use your services... – Carlos Guzman Jr
Thanks for the great job! My dad was pleased. We will call on you again. – Wayne Raynor
Colin, thanks for the great service. The trees looked perfect. – David Tracey
We have been working with Leaf & Limb Tree Service since 2004. They are a fair and honest company and always do a great job. We've never had a complaint about their work and all of... – Cynthia Bedsaul ,  CrewCuts Landscape Management, Inc.
Dear Colin, I would like to take this time to express my thanks to you and your team for the professional service Leaf & Limb has provided for us. I have appreciated the way in which... – Jay Manganaro,  Operation Manager ValleyCrest Companies, Inc
Leaf & Limb has been doing tree work for me this summer and has always given speedy response time as well as A+ customer service. They do quality work that I can count on for ensuring... – Barrett Hines
I have had the opportunity to hire Colin for tree work for the past year and half. During the time I have used Leaf & Limb Tree Service I have always been pleased. Colin and his... – Faith Bahri
Thanks! The service was fantastic! I will be mailing a check as soon as the rest of the logs are picked up from my property. Craig Blackmar was very professional and came out right away to... – Thanks, John Fitch
We have used Leaf & Limb Tree service for the past eight years and we are so pleased with the service and price that we will remain loyal customers. They promptly return phone calls, show up... – Tom & Beth Bronson
I want to thank you for your response to my mother's inquiry about her cherry tree (Jennie Nolette). You volunteered to look at pictures and reassured her that her tree was OK. Mom recently moved to... – Happy Daughter, Creedmoor NC
This is the second time I used Leaf & Limb and it certainly won't be the last. Each time from the front office to the guys doing the job they were courteous, on time and most... – Jack Duffey
Andrea & Chris, I wanted to thank you both for getting me on the schedule quickly & getting the tree trimming completed timely & neatly. I appreciate your meeting with us Chris, to discuss the situation... – Pat Giroux
Thank you!!! So very much. You made this the best Mother's Day gift I could have ever given [planted trees and shrubs for mother]. My mom is very happy! Thanks for all your hard work! Regards... – Lisa Chaconas
Kudos to Joe, Chris and all of the staff at Leaf and Limb. If you need a tree service, these are the folks to call. – Stephen Dunn
I was very satisfied with your company’s service. The work was done exactly the way we wanted and in a timely manner. I will definitely use your company again when we have tree/limb issues. Regards – Drew Walsh
Overall, we were very pleased with the work and professionalism of the workers. We will definitely recommend Leaf & Limb to anyone who ask us about tree service. Thank you for a job well done – Mary Horn
Thank you! We are very pleased with the work that was done and the professionalism of your team. – Megan Holler
The guys were very professional in their work. They came in, trimmed and cleaned up – everything looked really good. Thank you very much! – Gloria McLaughlin
This is the second time I used Leaf & Limb and it certainly won't be the last. Each time from the front office to the guys doing the job they were courteous, on time and most... – Jack Duffey
Andrea & Chris, I wanted to thank you both for getting me on the schedule quickly & getting the tree trimming completed timely & neatly. I appreciate your meeting with us Chris, to discuss the situation... – Pat Giroux
Thank you!!! So very much. You made this the best Mother's Day gift I could have ever given [planted trees and shrubs for mother]. My mom is very happy! Thanks for all your hard work! Regards... – Lisa Chaconas
Kudos to Joe, Chris and all of the staff at Leaf and Limb. If you need a tree service, these are the folks to call. – Stephen Dunn
I was very satisfied with your company’s service. The work was done exactly the way we wanted and in a timely manner. I will definitely use your company again when we have tree/limb issues. Regards – Drew Walsh
Overall, we were very pleased with the work and professionalism of the workers. We will definitely recommend Leaf & Limb to anyone who ask us about tree service. Thank you for a job well done – Mary Horn
Thank you! We are very pleased with the work that was done and the professionalism of your team. – Megan Holler
The guys were very professional in their work. They came in, trimmed and cleaned up – everything looked really good. Thank you very much! – Gloria McLaughlin
You were referred to us from the Hohe's who live in our neighborhood. We were pleased with the work and the price. We would recommend your service to anyone. Have a great Thanksgiving and a healthy,... – The Mann’s
Thank you. Everyone there has been very friendly and accommodating, and I will definitely recommend your company to other people. – Patty Courtright
The service was great and the technician who did the work was personable and professional. He does a great job representing your company. The price was also reasonable. We will use you again in the future... – Jim Laumann
Thanks for a job well done! Great crew! They know what they're doing! – Cecil Register
Thank you for the fast and trustworthy service. Stuart, who inspected our property, was great at explaining his thoughts. We'll definitely return for future services. – All the Best, Stuart & Kathryn Shefter
Thank you! All of your guys were wonderful! – Tony Bracci

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Point of View: 2023 Year in Review at Leaf & Limb
November 2023 Treecologist Tribune
Bats are the Best (and, Unfortunately, They're Endangered)
October 2023 Treecologist Tribune
Video | The Story of A Seed
September 2023 Treecologist Tribune
Video | Meadows, Thickets, and Pocket Forests: Going Beyond the Traditional Landscaping Model
Strength in Numbers: The Basics of a Pocket Forest
Wondering How to Get Rid of Crape Myrtle Bark Scale?
August 2023 Treecologist Tribune
Video | From Seeds to Serenity: The Piedmont Prairie Process
10 Native Flowers and Grasses to Plant in a Central North Carolina Piedmont Prairie
July 2023 Treecologist Tribune
Video | Tree Roots Don't Break Pipes
Do Roots Cause Damage? Debunking 3 Common Myths About Tree Roots
Stop Blaming Tree Roots: 5 Ways to Proactively Prevent Property Damage
June 2023 Treecologist Tribune
10 Native Shrubs to Plant in Central North Carolina
Video | How to Manage Invasive Plants
Managing Invasive Plants
May 2023 Treecologist Tribune
Video | Earth Day is Every Day
Plants Make the Planet Go Round
Spring Scavenger Hunt
March Treecologist Tribune
We Are Safe At All Times: Our Approach to Tree-Climbing Safety
Video | Climbing with Archie: How to Climb a Tree Like an Arborist
Video | Day in the Life
February Treecologist Tribune
Why I Recommend Herbicide for Some Ecological Restoration Projects
Point of View: Behind the Scenes at Leaf & Limb
Video | How Hand Pruning Your Shrubs is Faster, Cheaper, and Healthier than using a Hedge Trimmer!
Checklist: Tools and Supplies for Hand Pruning Your Shrubs
Still Using Hedge Trimmers? Hand Pruning is Better for Your Shrubs
January 2023 Treecologist Tribune
Sapling Stories: Bald Cypress
October 2022 Treecologist Tribune
Friend or Foe? Snakes (Yes, Even Copperheads) Are Important to Our Ecosystem.
Project Pando Needs Your Help! How to Collect Native Tree Seeds
Project Pando: Community Seed Collection
Video | Piedmont Prairies: An Alternative to Grass and Lawns Where Beauty and Life Thrive!
August 2022 Treecologist Tribune
Planting a Piedmont Prairie Helped Change the Way I See the World
Piedmont Prairies: The Process & What to Expect
Video | How to Structurally Prune a Tree for Strength
[Case Study] Before and After: Structural Pruning on an Oak Tree
Video | How to Spot a Dead or Dying Tree
Video | Bigger is Not Always Better! Planting Small Can Lead to Big Benefits.
Bigger is Not Better! 3 Reasons Why You Should Plant Trees When They are Smaller
Video | How Invasives Harm Our Local Ecosystem (And the ONE Thing You Can Do to Help)
How Invasive Trees and Shrubs Harm Our Local Ecosystem and One Way You Can Reverse That Damage
10 Invasive Plants to Watch Out for in Central North Carolina
Spring Scavenger Hunt
Fascinators and Flagella: How to Host a Tea Party for Soil Microbes
Compost Tea Makes Soil Healthy and Trees Happy
Video | Tea for Your Trees
Video | Mulch Volcanoes: Deceptively Deadly
Are Mulch Volcanoes Threatening The Trees in Your Neighborhood?
Sapling Stories: Beryl's Beauties
Video | Sheep, Seeds, and Swales: An Update from Project Pando
6 Reasons Why Planting A Native Tree Benefits the Environment and Our Local Ecosystem
Video | Drop That Rake: Save Time and Money by Leaving Your Leaves
Project Pando: Native Seed Drive 2021
Video | How to Plant a Tree: The Definitive Guide to Proper Planting
10 Simple Steps to a Perfectly Planted Tree or Shrub
Video | 3 Ways City Life Stresses Trees (And What You Can Do to Help)
Why is Tree Care Important? Outside of the Forest, Trees Face Unique Challenges.
Emerald Ash Borers are Killing Trees. A Simple Treatment Can Stop Them.
Business Conservationist of the Year
Video | Did you Know? The Secret to Fertilizing your Trees and Shrubs Without Using Chemicals.
Chemical Fertilizers: 3 Surprising Myths and Why You Should Choose Organic Matter Instead
4 Options for Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs the Cheap, Easy, and Healthy Way
Video | 4 Fundamentals of Tree Care
Not Sure How to Care for your Trees? 4 Simple Steps to Happy, Healthy Trees
[Parody] Video | Introducing Timber: the Only Dating App for Trees
Video | Introducing Archie the Arborist: 5 Amazing Tree Facts
We Show That We Care: The History of Project Pando
How to Spot a Pine Borer Infestation
Video | How to Plant a Tree: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Pick Up a Shovel
Drop that shovel! 5 Questions to Ask Before Planting
10 Native Trees to Plant in Central North Carolina
Holiday Gift Guide for That Special Tree in Your Life
Measure What Matters - We are B Corp Certified!
Video | Wood Chips: The Secret Ingredient to Healthy Trees
Top 10 Reasons to Choose Wood Chips Over Other Types of Mulch
Healthy Eating Plate for Trees
Video | Welcome to Project Pando
Video | Structure is Strength - How to Make your Trees More Safe Using Pruning.
Are Your Trees Safe? Prune to Make Them Stronger.
How to Select a Safe Branch for a Tree Swing
Your Dirt is Hungry
Video | Soil is Alive
Recipe: Savory Soil Casserole
How Trees Can Heal Earth & What We Can Do to Help
Earth Day Bingo
Video | How Trees Can Save the Earth
Spring Tree Care Checklist
Spring Scavenger Hunt
Don't Make a Deadly Mistake: Top 10 Questions to Consider Before Pruning
Video | Planning to Prune? Use this simple framework and avoid deadly mistakes.
Video | Rooted by Our Purpose: A New Direction at Leaf & Limb
Why Dead Wood is Good Wood
Video | Want More Birds in your Backyard? Plant These Native Trees.
Best Native Trees for Butterflies
Fall & Winter Tree Care Checklist
Video | Fall Tree Care Checklist: Leave your Leaves, Plant New Trees, and Other Important Tasks
Top 10 Most Surprising Benefits of Trees
How I Learned to Love My Trees
Video | Trees are Critical to Our Future
Think Your Tree is Dead? Look a Little Closer
How to Spot a Dead or Dying Tree
Video | How to Spot the Warning Signs: Dead, Dying or Hazardous Trees
Right Tree, Right Place: What to Plant and Where to Plant it
Video | How To: Choosing the Right Tree for Any Location
Our Favorite Tree Recommendations for Tricky Areas
Using Fertilizer? Think Twice Before You Do.
The #1 Reason Most Soil Tests Don't Work
Friend or Foe: When to Take Action Against Pests
The Insect Apocalypse is Here. How Can You Help?
16 Fascinating Facts About Fungi
Mycorrhizal Fungi: The Unsung Heroes of Tree Care
Case Study: Watch How Soil Improvement Turned this Tree from Sickly to Stately
From Dead Dirt to Healthy Soil in 7 Simple Steps
6 Pruning Mistakes to Avoid
How to Install and Enjoy Your Rain Gauge
Help Save the Monarch Butterflies!
4 Fascinating Facts About Mistletoe
Proper Care for Newly Planted Trees
8 Ways to Accidentally Kill Your Tree When Planting
Drop that Rake! Why Leaving the Leaves is Vital to Your Trees' Health
Save Time This Fall: Leave Your Leaves
Video | How To: The Fundamentals Of Watering
Video | The Fundamentals of Mulch: Proper Care, Installation, and Selection
Too Many Choices: Which Mulch or Weed Barrier Should I Choose?
When Good Mulch Goes Bad
How To: The Fundamentals of Mulch Installation
Five Ways to Spot a Thirsty Tree or Shrub
Soaker Hoses, Irrigation Systems, and Treegators, Oh My!
Drought Resistant Trees
How To: The Fundamentals of Watering
The Joy of Planting Native Trees in Durham, North Carolina
Brightening Up Neighborhoods Across Durham
Changing lives one seed at a time in Durham
Soil Decompaction - An Essential for Good Tree Health
Emerald Ash Borer is in NC!
Cabling & Bracing - Options for Making Your Tree Safer
Tree Care for Crape Myrtles
How to Prevent Tree Damage
Help! My Tree Has a Disease!
Dragon’s Blood Tree
Deep Root Fertilization: Myths & The Truth
The Dangerous Truth About Ghost Insurance Policies
Happy Trees Begin With Proper Planting
Trees & Shrubs Need Check-Ups Too!
How To Protect Your Trees from a Lightning Strike
Mulching: A Cheap, Easy Way to Increase the Health of Your Trees!
Crape Myrtles: A Tale of Love, Murder, and Proper Pruning
The World's Oldest Trees
Help! Insects are Attacking my Trees & Shrubs!
Tree Care: Save Money and Increase Your Property Value
Root Collar Excavation is Critical to Your Tree's Survival!
Tree Risk Assessment: The Key to Safer Trees & Peace of Mind!
10 Tips on How to Choose the Right Tree Service and Avoid Scams
Happy Trees Grow From Healthy Soil
TCIA Accreditation: Empowering You With Confidence
What is Tree Care?
Mulch Volcanoes: the Mt. St. Helens of Tree Problems
Trees Need a Thriving Soil Food Web
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