Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Lexington, KY
Kings Gardens has been serving Lexington, Kentucky since 1993 as a family-owned garden center. Founded by Steve King after his experience at Hillenmeyer Nurseries, our business provides comprehensive landscaping solutions and premium horticultural products. With over 30 years of combined industry expertise, we offer landscape design, tree installation, and outdoor lighting services backed by a 2-year guarantee on professionally planted trees and shrubs. Our 40,000 sq ft facility features extensive greenhouses stocked with annuals, perennials, and edibles, along with a curated selection of garden decor and pottery.Our team of certified horticulturists specializes in Central Kentucky's unique growing conditions, serving residential and commercial clients across Lexington, Harrodsburg, and Somerset. We maintain industry partnerships with top growers to ensure plant quality and offer expert consultations for both novice gardeners and experienced landscapers.
Services
Landscape Design
Tree Installation
Landscape Lighting
Garden Shop
Seasonal Sales
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1993 with deep local horticultural expertise
- 2-year guarantee on professionally installed trees and shrubs
- Certified horticulturists on staff for personalized plant selection
- 40,000 sq ft facility with extensive seasonal plant inventory
- Award-winning landscape design and installation services
What people say
Excellent job
Beautiful memorial garden
Patient and polite
Top-notch service
Perfect plant selection
Services
Landscape Design
Our certified designers create customized outdoor spaces that enhance property value and functionality. We combine aesthetic appeal with practical considerations like shade optimization and plant selection. Clients receive detailed plans tailored to their specific property conditions and budget requirements.
Tree Installation
We offer professional tree planting from small saplings to mature specimens, including species selection based on soil type and growth patterns. Our team ensures proper planting techniques and provides ongoing care guidance for optimal tree health and longevity.
Landscape Lighting
Our lighting specialists design systems that enhance security and aesthetics using energy-efficient LED technology. We offer pathway lighting, architectural highlighting, and automated controls that adapt to seasonal changes for both residential and commercial properties.
Garden Shop
Our 40,000 sq ft facility features greenhouses stocked with annuals, perennials, and edibles alongside decorative elements like pottery and garden art. Seasonal inventory includes specialty items for holiday displays and landscape accents.
Seasonal Sales
We host special seasonal events featuring Christmas trees, spring bulbs, and fall decorations. These events include exclusive plant varieties and decorative items for both indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the year.
People
Steve King
Founder
Steve King established Kings Gardens in 1993 after gaining experience at Hillenmeyer Nurseries. He leads with over 30 years of horticultural expertise, focusing on quality plant selection and customer service excellence.
Joanne King
Co-Owner
Joanne King co-founded the business with Steve, contributing to operational management and staff development. She ensures the company maintains its commitment to community engagement and gardening education.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer?
We provide full-service landscape design, installation, and maintenance including hardscaping, tree planting, and seasonal color changes.
Do you guarantee your plants?
Yes! We offer a 2-year guarantee on trees and shrubs installed by our professionals when purchased at full price.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Lexington, Harrodsburg, Somerset, and surrounding Central Kentucky areas for all our gardening and landscaping services.
Are your plants locally grown?
We prioritize local growers for our annuals and perennials, working with regional suppliers to ensure climate-appropriate selections.
Do you offer seasonal sales?
Yes, we have special seasonal events for spring, fall, and holiday gardening needs with exclusive plant varieties and decor items.
