# Tree Care Enterprises Inc. — Full Reference

> Family-owned tree care, landscaping, irrigation, and snow removal company headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, serving the Stateline area of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin since 1978. Tree Care Enterprises is TCIA-Accredited, employs roughly 40 staff including 7 ISA Certified Arborists, was named one of TCI Magazine's Top 20 Accredited Tree Care Companies in 2022, and holds an aggregate 4.9/5 Google rating across 738 reviews.
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## About

Tree Care Enterprises Inc. was founded in 1978 by John Richards, an ISA Certified Arborist ([IL-0027A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/0ec16eb9bec3ce917a98ea8ec84d7012a3086a7d)) with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Michigan Technological University. The company is family-owned, has operated for 48 years, employs roughly 40 staff, and is headquartered at 5563 Kilburn Ave, Rockford, IL 61101, with a satellite office at 901 Maxwell St Suite 7, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. Tree Care Enterprises is a TCIA-Accredited Tree Care Company through the Tree Care Industry Association and was [named one of TCI Magazine's Top 20 Accredited Tree Care Companies in 2022](https://tcimag.tcia.org/business-strategy/tcia-recognizes-top-20-accredited-tree-care-companies-of-2022/). The company is BBB Accredited with an A+ rating.

## Contact

- Rockford, IL Office: (815) 965-5757
- Lake Geneva, WI Office: (262) 300-8523
- 24/7 Emergency Line: (815) 742-5689
- Email: [info@treecareenterprises.com](mailto:info@treecareenterprises.com)
- Rockford Address: 5563 Kilburn Ave, Rockford, IL 61101
- Lake Geneva Address: 901 Maxwell St Suite 7, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Website: https://www.treecareenterprises.com

## Services

- [Emergency Tree Service](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/emergency-tree-service): A tree across the driveway cannot wait. Call our 24/7 emergency line for storm damage and hazardous limbs.
- [Fertilization](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/fertilization): Assess soil and tree health, then supply nutrients where a deficiency calls for treatment.
- [Hardscape Design](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/hardscape-design): Full-property hardscape design and installation in Rockford, IL. Master planning for patios, walkways, retaining walls, drainage, and outdoor structures.
- [Insect & Disease Control](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/insect-disease-control): Identify the pest or disease before choosing a treatment. Our arborists assess symptoms and explain your options.
- [Irrigation](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/irrigation): Design, install, and maintain an irrigation system that delivers water where your lawn and plants need it.
- [Landscape Design & Build](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/landscape-design-build): Landscape design and installation in Rockford, IL since 2000. Patios, walls, and planting plans with arborist input around mature trees.
- [Landscape Services](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/landscaping): Full landscape services in Rockford, IL — design and build, maintenance, lighting, irrigation, and seasonal care from Tree Care Enterprises.
- [Maintenance](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/maintenance): Mowing, bed care, seasonal cleanup, and lawn treatments for homes and commercial properties.
- [Outdoor Kitchens & Fire Pits](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/outdoor-kitchens-fire-pits): Outdoor kitchen and fire pit installation in Rockford, IL. Custom built-in grills, masonry fire features, gas fire pits, and wood-burning installations.
- [Outdoor Living Spaces](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/outdoor-living-spaces): Outdoor living space design and build in Rockford, IL. Custom patios, fire pits, pergolas, and integrated outdoor rooms designed around your existing landscape.
- [Paver Patios](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/paver-patios): Paver patio design and installation in Rockford, IL. Custom layouts, concrete pavers, natural stone, and permeable systems engineered for northern Illinois freeze-thaw cycles.
- [Retaining Walls](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/retaining-walls): Retaining wall design and installation in Rockford, IL. Engineered systems for sloped sites, grade transitions, and erosion control. Segmental block, natural stone, and boulder options.
- [Snow Removal](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/snow): Snow management is more than plows—it requires a custom approach for every property.
- [Structural Support](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/structural-support): Assess weak branch unions and install cables or braces where added support can help retain a tree.
- [Stump Grinding](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/stump-grinding): Grind stumps below ground level so you can reclaim the space for lawn or planting.
- [Tree Care](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/tree-care): Find out what your trees need: pruning, pest treatment, soil care, or time to recover. Start with an arborist assessment.
- [Tree Preservation](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/tree-preservation): Protect established trees through pruning, soil care, and planning around construction.
- [Tree Pruning](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/tree-pruning): Remove dead branches, improve clearance, and guide the growth of young trees with selective pruning.
- [Tree Removal](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/tree-removal): Remove dead, damaged, or hazardous trees, including large trees close to buildings. We assess the tree and plan access before cutting.

## Locations

- [Beloit, WI](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/beloit-wi): Certified arborists providing expert tree care and Plant Health Care in Beloit, WI.
- [Belvidere, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/belvidere-il): Providing expert tree services in Belvidere, IL, including pruning, removal, and disease prevention.
- [Caledonia, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/caledonia-il): Certified arborists providing expert tree care and Plant Health Care in Caledonia, IL.
- [Cherry Valley, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/cherry-valley-il): Reliable tree pruning, disease management, and removal in Cherry Valley, IL.
- [Clinton, WI](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/clinton-wi): Certified arborists providing expert tree care and Plant Health Care in Clinton, WI.
- [Durand, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/durand-il): Reliable tree pruning, disease management, and removal in Durand, IL.
- [Elkhorn, WI](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/elkhorn-wi): Certified arborists providing expert tree care and Plant Health Care in Elkhorn, WI.
- [Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/fontana-on-geneva-lake-wi): Offering tree pruning, disease prevention, and removal services in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI.
- [Genoa City, WI](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/genoa-city-wi): Reliable tree pruning, disease management, and removal in Genoa City, WI.
- [Genoa, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/genoa-il): Certified arborists providing expert tree care and Plant Health Care in Genoa, IL.
- [Harvard, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/harvard-il): Certified arborists providing expert tree care and Plant Health Care in Harvard, IL.
- [Lake Geneva, WI](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/lake-geneva-wi): ISA Certified Arborists for Lake Geneva's estate trees, lakeshore canopies, and mature hardwoods. EAB treatment, structural pruning, 24/7 emergency response.
- [Loves Park, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/loves-park-il): Reliable tree pruning, disease management, and removal in Loves Park, IL.
- [Machesney Park, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/machesney-park-il): Reliable tree pruning, disease management, and removal in Machesney Park, IL.
- [New Milford, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/new-milford-il): Expert tree care services in New Milford, IL, with TCIA accreditation and 48+ years of experience. ISA Certified Arborists serving Winnebago County.
- [Pecatonica, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/pecatonica-il): Reliable tree pruning, disease management, and removal in Pecatonica, IL.
- [Poplar Grove, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/poplar-grove-il): Certified arborists providing expert tree care and Plant Health Care in Poplar Grove, IL.
- [Rockford, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/rockford-il): Certified arborists providing tree care, removal, and landscaping in Rockford, IL.
- [Rockton, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/rockton-il): Reliable tree pruning, disease management, and removal in Rockton, IL.
- [Rockton Township, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/rockton-township-il): Certified arborists providing expert tree care and Plant Health Care in Rockton Township, IL.
- [Roscoe, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/roscoe-il): Over 48 years of expert tree care, including pruning, disease management, and removal in Roscoe, IL.
- [South Beloit, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/south-beloit-il): Certified arborists providing expert tree care and Plant Health Care in South Beloit, IL.
- [Walworth, WI](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/walworth-wi): Tree Care Enterprises offers pruning, removal, and disease prevention in Walworth, WI.
- [Westmoreland, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/westmoreland-il): Over 48 years of tree care excellence in Westmoreland, IL, with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.
- [Williams Bay, WI](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/williams-bay-wi): Providing expert tree care, disease management, and removal services in Williams Bay, WI.
- [Winnebago, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/location/winnebago-il): Reliable tree pruning, disease management, and removal in Winnebago, IL.

## Service Area Pages

- [Northeast Rockford, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/area/northeast-rockford): ISA Certified Arborist tree service, removal, and landscaping for Northeast Rockford — serving the 61107, 61108, and 61114 ZIPs from Riverside Boulevard out to the Perryville Road and Mulford corridors.

## Service Areas (geographic coverage)

- Winnebago County, IL: Rockford (HQ), Loves Park, Machesney Park, Cherry Valley, Roscoe, Rockton, Rockton Township, New Milford, South Beloit, Pecatonica, Winnebago, Durand
- Boone County, IL: Belvidere, Poplar Grove, Caledonia, Westmoreland
- DeKalb County, IL: Genoa
- McHenry County, IL: Harvard
- Walworth County, WI: Lake Geneva (satellite office), Williams Bay, Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Walworth, Genoa City, Elkhorn
- Rock County, WI: Beloit, Clinton

## Certified Arborists

- John Richards — President and Founder, ISA Certified Arborist ([IL-0027A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/0ec16eb9bec3ce917a98ea8ec84d7012a3086a7d))
- Doug Edwards — Vice President of Operations, ISA Certified Arborist ([IL-0504A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/e4ae494a41f7b9428377053d3ddf7262c514869b)), Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP), Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ); instructor at the Illinois Fire Service Institute
- Matt Richards — ISA Certified Arborist ([IL-9831A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/0a48cbe3508e0962e7622ee6b70c51d7b22b16ad)), Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP), Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
- Jeremy Montana — ISA Certified Arborist ([IL-4690A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/e9b945e8ab3ebd84b85d810d6be9e78f0bdce569)), Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP)
- Pete Montana — ISA Certified Arborist ([IL-4689A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/6e3b5f10a1d8ea1f4bcd33a6a1d52b92ca85ac36))
- Tyseer Diab — ISA Certified Arborist ([IL-368481A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/f6c4b928-9c0b-4760-a425-8b7854a0e011))
- Mychal Messenger — Tree Department Operations Manager, ISA Certified Arborist ([MW-5593A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/16c5dcd09cdded31c38bc6062981c65f969ad5ad))

## Team

- Adam Young — Irrigation and Landscape Lighting Manager
- Antolin Morales — Tree Department Crew Leader
- Armando Perea, Sr. — Maintenance Dept. Crew Leader
- Doug Edwards — Vice President
- Edwin Rodriguez — Tree Department
- Felicia Fick — Office Manager
- Gustavo DeLaRosa — Maintenance Department Crew Leader
- Jeremy Montana — Sales Arborist
- John Richards — President, Founder, Certified Arborist
- Jony Gonzalez — Landscape & Snow Manager
- Jose Belmontes — Tree Department
- Jose Perea — Maintenance Department
- Keith Streeter — Tree Department, Loader Driver
- Kim Ruszowski — Maintenance & Landscape Manager
- Lori Johnson — Former Office Manager (Semi-Retired)
- Marcos Valerio — Maintenance Dept. Crew Leader
- Matt Richards — Head of Plant Health Care
- Miguel "Mike" Medrano — Maintenance Dept. Crew Leader
- Moises Martinez — Irrigation Department
- Mychal Messenger — Tree Department, Operations Manager
- Onesimo Campa — Maintenance Department
- Pete Montana — Tree Department Crew Leader, Certified Arborist
- Roberto Arellano — Maintenance Department
- Tyseer Diab — Plant Health Care Technician

## Credentials

- TCIA Accredited Tree Care Company (Tree Care Industry Association)
- Named one of TCI Magazine's [Top 20 Accredited Tree Care Companies of 2022](https://tcimag.tcia.org/business-strategy/tcia-recognizes-top-20-accredited-tree-care-companies-of-2022/)
- BBB Accredited Business with A+ Rating (Better Business Bureau)
- 4.9/5 Google rating across 738 reviews, aggregated across three Google Business Profiles
- 7 ISA Certified Arborists on staff (International Society of Arboriculture)
- Multiple staff hold Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) credentials
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) staff for hazard-tree evaluations
- Roughly 40-person team across arborist, ground crew, landscape, irrigation, and office staff
- Family-owned and locally operated; founded 1978
- Workers' compensation and general liability insurance maintained; certificates of insurance provided on request

## Expertise

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) diagnosis and trunk-injection treatment, oak wilt prevention and management, Dutch Elm Disease management, Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) suppression, Apple Scab on crabapples, Rhizosphaera Needle Cast on blue spruce, Bronze Birch Borer on river birches, Magnolia Scale, Spotted Lanternfly monitoring, root girdling diagnosis, ANSI A300 pruning standards, ANSI Z133 tree-care safety, OSHA 1910.269 line-clearance practices, TRAQ tree risk assessment, CTSP safety programs, ISA Certified Arborist credentialing, aerial rigging and crane-assisted tree removal, cabling and bracing per ISA Best Management Practices, deep-root soil injection, integrated pest management for landscape trees, ice-storm and derecho storm response, lakeshore and shoreline tree care on Geneva Lake, mature canopy oak preservation in northern Illinois.

## Key Pages

- [About Us](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/about): Company history and operations since 1978.
- [Meet the Team](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/about/team): Crew bios, certifications, and tenure.
- [Contact](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/about/contact-us): Office contact details and free-estimate request form.
- [Request a Free Estimate](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/request-an-estimate): Online estimate request.
- [FAQs](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/about/faqs): Pricing, scheduling, certification, and emergency-response questions.
- [Testimonials](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/testimonials): Customer reviews from across the Stateline area.
- [Blog](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog): Tree care guides, treatment articles, and seasonal advisories.
- [Careers](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/careers): Open positions for arborists, climbers, and ground crew.

## Blog & Resources

- [Designing a Landscape Around Mature Oaks in Rockford, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/designing-around-mature-oaks-rockford): Protect oak roots when planning a patio, planting beds, or irrigation. Learn how excavation, grading, and equipment access affect a mature tree.
- [Landscape Design Process Explained: From Consult to Install](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/landscape-design-process-consult-to-install): What happens between the first site visit and the finished patio: design, materials, scheduling, and installation in the Rockford area.
- [Native Plants for Rockford, IL Landscapes (USDA Zone 5b)](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/native-plants-rockford-illinois-zone-5b): A working list of native trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses for Rockford, IL landscapes. Zone 5b plants that thrive in northern Illinois without irrigation once established.
- [How Much Does a Paver Patio Cost in Rockford, IL? [2026 Guide]](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/paver-patio-cost-rockford-il-2026): Paver patio costs in Rockford, IL range from $9,000 to $35,000 for typical residential projects. Learn what drives price, what to expect from a quote, and how to budget.
- [When to Start a Landscape Design Project in Northern Illinois](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/when-to-start-landscape-design-project-northern-illinois): Plan a landscape project around northern Illinois ground conditions, plant availability, and crew schedules. A month-by-month guide.
- [When Is the Best Time to Trim Trees in Illinois? A Seasonal Guide](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/best-time-to-trim-trees-illinois): Trimming trees at the wrong time can harm them. A seasonal pruning guide for oaks, elms, maples, birches, and more trees common in northern Illinois.
- [What to Expect from a Free Tree Service Estimate in Rockford](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/free-tree-service-estimate-rockford-il): What's involved in a free tree service estimate in Rockford, what a good arborist evaluates on-site, and how to compare quotes and spot red flags.
- [How Much Does Stump Grinding Cost? [2026 Rockford, IL Pricing Guide]](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/how-much-does-stump-grinding-cost-rockford-il): Stump grinding costs in Rockford, IL, and the factors that affect a quote: stump diameter, roots, access, wood hardness, and condition.
- [How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Rockford, IL? [2026 Pricing Guide]](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/how-much-does-tree-removal-cost-rockford-il): Tree removal pricing varies widely in Rockford, IL. Learn what drives cost—size, accessibility, condition, stump grinding, disposal, and emergencies.
- [Professional Stump Grinding in Rockford: What to Expect and What It Costs](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/stump-grinding-rockford-il-guide): Professional stump grinding reclaims your yard after tree removal. Learn what grinding involves, how it compares to DIY, and typical costs in Rockford.
- [Why Your Trees Need Professional Fertilization and When to Start](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/tree-fertilization-services-rockford-il): Most homeowners fertilize their lawns but overlook their trees. Learn why urban trees need supplemental fertilization and when to schedule it in Rockford.
- [Tree Trimming in Rockford, IL: What to Expect and How to Find the Right Service](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/tree-trimming-rockford-il): Quality tree trimming by certified arborists differs from careless cutting. Learn what's included, costs, and species-specific timing in Rockford, IL.
- [Effective Insect & Disease Control Tips for Summer and Early Fall](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/effective-insect-disease-control-tips-for-summer-and-early-fall): Warm summer days and crisp early fall evenings are peak seasons for tree pests and diseases. Expert advice to protect your trees during the active months.
- [How to Protect Your Trees from Drought Stress During Hot Illinois Summers](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-trees-from-drought-stress-during-hot-illinois-summers): When summer heatwaves roll through Northern Illinois, trees can suffer in silence. Practical tips to identify and prevent drought stress in your trees.
- [Root Girdling](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/root-girdling): A girdling root grows in a circular pattern around the trunk, gradually strangling the tree. Learn the symptoms, species at risk, and treatment.
- [Signs Your Tree Needs Removal and How to Do It Safely](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/signs-your-tree-needs-removal-and-how-to-do-it-safely): Whether due to storm damage, disease, or structural instability, knowing when it's time to remove a tree is essential for safety and landscape health.
- [Treatment: Apple Scab: Protecting Your Ornamental Crabapples](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/treatment-apple-scab): Expert tree disease diagnosis and treatment from Tree Care Enterprises — serving Rockford, IL and Northern Illinois since 1978.
- [Treatment: Bronze Birch Borer](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/treatment-bronze-birch-borer): Expert tree pest diagnosis and treatment from Tree Care Enterprises — serving Rockford, IL and Northern Illinois since 1978.
- [Treatment: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/treatment-emerald-ash-borer-eab): The Emerald Ash Borer threatens every ash tree in North America. Tree Care can preserve your ash trees using TREE-age® trunk injection treatments.
- [Treatment: Magnolia Scale: Protecting Your Magnolia Trees](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/treatment-magnolia-scale): Expert tree pest diagnosis and treatment from Tree Care Enterprises — serving Rockford, IL and Northern Illinois since 1978.
- [Treatment: Rhizosphaera Needle Cast: Restoring Your Blue Spruce](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/treatment-needle-cast-disease): Expert tree disease treatment from Tree Care Enterprises — serving Rockford, IL and Northern Illinois since 1978.
- [Spotted Lanternfly in Illinois: What Property Owners Need to Know](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/treatment-spotted-lanternfly): Expert guidance on Spotted Lanternfly from Tree Care Enterprises — serving Rockford, IL and Northern Illinois since 1978.
- [The Complete Guide to Tree Trimming & Pruning in Rockford, IL](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/tree-trimming-pruning-guide-rockford-il): Expert tree trimming and pruning guidance from Tree Care Enterprises — ISA Certified Arborists serving Rockford, IL since 1978.
- [7 Warning Signs Your Tree Is Dying and When to Call an Arborist](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/warning-signs-your-tree-is-dying): Trees display warning signals before dying, allowing early intervention. Seven critical signs to watch for and when to call a certified arborist.
- [What Is an ISA Certified Arborist and Why It Matters for Your Trees](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/what-is-an-isa-certified-arborist): The difference between a random crew with a chainsaw and an ISA Certified Arborist can mean the difference between a tree that recovers and one that slowly dies.
- [Winter Pruning: Why It's the Best Time to Prune Your Oaks and Elms](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/winter-pruning): Winter pruning isn't just possible; for oaks and elms in Northern Illinois, it's strongly preferred. Learn why dormant-season pruning protects trees.
- [Klehm Arboretum kicks off stunning Eerie Autumn Lights experience](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/klehm-arboretum-kicks-off-stunning-eerie-autumn-lights-experience): Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden kicks off its Eerie Autumn Lights experience, presented by Tree Care Enterprises Inc.
- [The Vietnam Veteran Society presents local landscaper with a certificate of appreciation](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/the-vietnam-veteran-society-presents-local-landscaper-with-a-certificate-of-appreciation): John Richards received a certificate of appreciation from the Vietnam Veteran Society for the upkeep he provides to the LZ Peace Memorial in Rockford.
- [Tree Care Enterprises Wins National Recognition](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/tree-care-enterprises-wins-national-recognition): Tree Care Enterprises has been named one of the nation's Top-20 accredited tree care companies by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA).