Danny Jackson, owner of Total Tree Care, texted to me from 847-257-3988 and was unprofessional and…read moreunwilling to answer basic questions. Intentionally unhelpful and argumentative, he called me a "pain in the ass" (see the e-mail chain below from 12/15/25). I was willing to pick up burr oak rounds that Total Tree Care had left in a customer's driveway at Red Oak Drive in Highland Park, Illinois, as Total Tree Care did not want to pay to discard (thus, "free" rounds). See photo from Danny's Craigslist ad. I expressed my desire to use the wood to smoke meat, but wanted to know a simple answer of why the tree that Total Tree Care had cut down had died. I was polite and respectful. The response that Total Tree Care gave to me follows. Here's the end of the chain, starting with Total Tree Care: Monday, December 15 2025, 09:49 AM Message from Total Tree Care: Dude, it's free wood... take or leave it. Please don't bother my customer or block drive way for long Monday, December 15 2025, 10:04 AM: Message from you: I'm simply trying to find out if it is safe for my family to use for smoking meat, which you surely know is different from burning in a fireplace. Respectfully, is there a reason you will not tell me? Monday, December 15 2025, 10:13 AM: Message from Total Tree Care: You're asking questions that cannot be answered. Monday, December 15 2025, 10:14 AM: Message from you: Oh. I thought you would know how and why it died since you cut it down. No? Monday, December 15 2025, 10:16 AM: Message from Total Tree Care: What diseases do trees get that transfer to humans? Idk Monday, December 15 2025, 10:23 AM: Message from you: Maybe I wrongly assumed you are an arborist and if you are one, you would recognize that if the tree died from a fungal disease (like Oak Wilt, which is common for burr oak), burning wood with fungus can impart terrible flavors to food and, more importantly, could release potentially harmful spores or toxins into the smoke that settles on the food. If the homeowner tried to first save the tree with pesticides, these would leech into the wood and when burned, are unhealthy. That is why those questions I asked are important. But, you still have no answers? Monday, December 15 2025, 10:29 AM: Message from Total Tree Care: Thanks for the lesson, why can't you tell from picture? December 15 2025, 10:30 AM: Message from Total Tree Care, Do you think I'm gunna ask the customer if they used pesticides for you to pick up free wood?, Monday, December 15 2025, 10:31 AM: Message from Total Tree Care: I don't know bud and might as well forget it. I got someone else Monday, December 15 2025, 10:33 AM: Message from you: I was going to hire you to take down a big tree here. I'm not so sure anymore. Monday, December 15 2025, 10:35 AM: Message from Total Tree Care: Ur a pain in the asd Monday, December 15 2025, 10:35 AM: Message from Total Tree Care: Asd Monday, December 15 2025, 10:35 AM: Message from Total Tree Care: Ass Monday, December 15 2025, 10:48 AM: Message from you: I don't know what set you off, but perhaps you should work on your interpersonal skills. Those are very lacking.

Dan and his crew did an excellent job removing a section of our huge maple tree that had gotten…read morehollowed out. They came out and made quick work of it and cleaned up after themselves perfectly, and for a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend them to anyone that needs any tree work done on their property.

I honestly couldn't ask for better service. Jeff came out right away, gave a thoughtful and honest…read moreassessment and then provided a quick and reasonable quote. We got on the schedule quickly due to storm damage. Jeff communicated clearly throughout the process. Service was done in a timely and professional manner. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the area who needs professional (and friendly) work done!

Just had Approved Tree Care remove several branches from 4 trees in my backyard. Jeff and his crew…read moredid a "tree"mendous job. They were speedy, professional and did a great job. I still have some others things to take care of and I will definitely be calling them back when my budget allows me. Can't recommend them enough.

This company really gets the job done, fast, efficiently and very cost effectively !!. Robert &…read morehis Arbor Care team did a tremendous job by removing 6 trees, with stumps, lots of dead wood, large bushes and also trimmed back many overhead branches all in one day. Once the big stuff was gone, a general landscape cleanup, then removal all the remaining brush, weeds, vines was then accomplished and they even trimmed the lawn. My realtor was extremely pleased with the results as well. The most critical part of the Tree Service was the fact that three of the trees, that were removed, were intertwined with the electrical power service wires. The dangerous work was accomplished safely, with first rate equipment that was used expertly in very tight spaces. Will definitely use Arbor Care Solutions again !!!

I highly recommend these guys! Robert and his crew were Great, they went above and beyond what they…read morequoted. On time , excellent communication and will definitely be calling again when I need more tree work. Bill Sanders

We have had them come out 4 times over the past 5 years to evaluate tree health, remove dying tree,…read moreetc. Great quality and easy to work with.

I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. Watching these guys was like watching Cirque du Soleil…read morewith chainsaws. It was staggering how quickly they removed three 40' tall silver maples in my backyard. These things were all snugly tucked between multiple power lines and buildings. They carefully took all of them out of the yard in a day. They also ground down all the stumps. They did all that for a very reasonable price. I could not recommend this company any more.

McGuinn was courteous in communication, timely in completing the pruning I requested, and honest in…read moretheir assessment of the services needed and time needed for completion of the work. The only knock is that they did not return a message I left, requesting a window of time they would arrive so I could plan ahead. Otherwise, I would recommend McGuinn!

I can't recommend McGuinn Tree Care enough. We treasured one of our willow trees -- it needed…read moretrimming, but worse, lightning struck early 2019. I'd say just over 1/4 of it was on the ground, dangerously close to being incapable of being revived. The trunk held. We were hoping for the best, but wouldn't have held it against McGuinn if the tree didn't make it. But it held its own and came to life in the spring of 2020. What the McGuinn people did was find the line between going to far and just inside the line to allow the tree to heal. Now, mid-summer 2020 and the tree didn't just survive, it's thriving. Hence 5 Yelp stars.

Terrific job, great price, prompt service. Got the job done the same day! Would highly highly…read morerecommend.

they never called me. I did want them to come. I have had them before, no one called.read more

Gabriel Mondragon, the owner of Gabriel's Landscaping, has been taking care of our property for the…read morepast 20 years, and I can't recommend him highly enough. Finding someone who consistently delivers outstanding work for two decades is rare, and Gabriel has earned our trust year after year. Over the years, Gabriel has completed just about every landscaping project imaginable for us. Most recently, he helped us redesign our landscaping by removing several trees, expertly pruning overgrown trees, building beautiful raised vegetable and herb garden boxes, installing high-quality artificial turf that looks incredibly natural, redesigning our irrigation and drip system, and installing beautiful landscape lighting that completely transformed our yard in the evening. He also rebuilt our fence, making improvements that will help it last for many years. Rather than simply replacing the fence, Gabriel installed the fence posts in concrete to help prevent future rot. That kind of attention to detail and long-term thinking is one of the many reasons we've continued to rely on him for two decades. What I appreciate most about Gabriel is his honesty, craftsmanship, and commitment to doing the job right. He listens carefully to your ideas, offers thoughtful recommendations, and never cuts corners. He and his crew are dependable, hardworking, respectful of our property, and always leave the work area spotless. After 20 years of working with Gabriel, I can honestly say he is one of the most trustworthy, reliable, and talented contractors we've ever hired. His pricing is fair, his workmanship is exceptional, and he truly stands behind his work. If you're looking for someone to maintain your landscape or tackle a complete outdoor renovation, I wholeheartedly recommend Gabriel's Landscaping. From irrigation and lighting to fencing, tree work, artificial turf, and custom garden features, Gabriel consistently delivers beautiful results. We feel fortunate to have found him 20 years ago and look forward to working with him for many years to come.

Yup, the hits just keep on coming!!…read more After years of doing my own pea gravel bed in a section at the back of our property, we took the plunge and hired the professionals, and Gabriel and his wonderful crew did not disappoint!! The work was done quickly, efficiently, and carefully, with zero harm to my backyard grass!! The pea gravel bed is generously deep, we had several bamboo plants added, and we're enjoying our backyard like never before. Now we have our fire pit back here, lawn chairs, and chill together at the end of the day!! Thank you, Team Gabriel's, for another FANTASTIC JOB WELL DONE!!!! Soooooo highly recommend Gabriel, Romeo, and all of Team Gabriel's for any and all of your landscaping needs!! We're looking forward to the next project...AGAIN!!

Great performance by Sunrise Tree Care. The team were all professionals. They stayed focused and…read moreaccomplished the task of thinning out numerous trees without hacking them up. The finished job was exactly what I was looking for to improve the overall issue of large overgrown trees. I also I feel strongly that I received a quality tree trimming at a fair price. I would recommend them for any trimming job.

Sunrise Tree Care is the best service of the type that I have used lately. The arborist I consulted…read moreat that company is Lou Legatt, someone who has given me great advice, with good humor and factual explanations. The tree workers who come to do the work on my place were cordial and professional. The work was done neatly and competently. The cost was very reasonable.