Bernie Smith

Territory and Services:

Bernie operates out of the Denver, Colorado branch and provides comprehensive tree, shrub, lawn care and holiday lighting services to the Washington Park, Washington Park West, Cory-Merrill, University, University Park, Wellshire, Platte Park & Rosedale neighborhoods. Some of his most popular offerings include shrub and tree pruning and trimming, tree removal, lawn and tree disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention, tree and lawn fertilization, weed control, organic lawn care and other organic care options, pest and insect management, watering, tree planting and holiday lighting. If your property is in need of any type of care, feel free to give Bernie a call today!

Qualifications:

Bernie has been working in all facets of tree, lawn & landscape care and preservation for over 25 years.

Industry Involvement/Awards/Certifications:

• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist
• Qualified Supervisor with the Colorado Department of Agriculture in two categories:
  • Turf pest control
  • Ornamental pest control

Personal:

Bernie lives in Denver with his daughter Dallas, their two dogs, Root Beer and Bodhi, and their cat, Lotus. He thoroughly enjoys being a father, Arborist, long-distance runner, vegan cook, jazz guitarist and a complete nerd about anything tree and turf related.

Why Did You Become an Arborist?

“Growing up surrounded by live oaks and stately pecan trees in the south, I always had a deep appreciation for what trees do for us. After I left the U.S. Marine Corps, I began working for an established tree care company in Denver. Very quickly, my appreciation for trees grew into a passion for tree and landscape preservation.”

Customer Service Philosophy:

“I value and appreciate the opportunity to meet with my customers in their landscapes. Sharing my enthusiasm for Colorado’s outdoors and contributing my experience to identifying practical solutions makes every day wonderful. An old adage says, “We have two ears and two eyes, but only one mouth for a reason.” I believe actively listening to my customers and keeping my eyes open to changes in their landscape is the key to finding practical solutions. And if I don’t know the answer, someone on the SavATree team does. Guaranteed.”