We have a 3/4 acre garden of mostly trees (conifers & deciduous, a lot of Japanese maples, etc.)…read moreand shrubs, some perennials, almost no annuals. Over the years we've used several of the big name tree services. Some have been okay, but responsiveness has generally been only so-so. The one we had at the end of the previous year just sort of petered out. (The rep ended up leaving the company.) We checked online reviews for a new firm and found one that seemed worth giving a try, Progressive Tree Service based in Evanston. From the first visit of their rep (David Conrad) we were pretty sure we'd found the right company. After quickly getting us a very reasonably priced proposal for insect care and fertilization and another for some pruning, we signed up. A few days later a technician knocked on the door to let us know he was there to start insect care. A few days after that two showed up to do fertilization work. Then I started wondering when they planned to start the pruning. The day I thought to call them about it, they called me! That was a first. Usually I have had to call a company once (or twice or three times). We scheduled a mutually convenient time for them to come a few days later. Once again first there was a knock at the door (at the agreed upon time). It's been our experience that so many landscape related workers just show up and go to work without letting us know they've arrived. David was there with a crew and the first thing he asked was whether I cared to walk the property with him and his crew to make sure they were clear about what needed to be done. I even had a chance to ask for a few more small tasks to be handled. It was clear the crew chief and his men knew what they were doing. To top it off they were all pleasant to deal with. When they finished, did they just take off? No! They knocked on the door and asked us to walk around with them to be sure the work was satisfactory. (It certainly was!) That was another rarity in my experience. If it sounds as if I'm gushing, I am.

Do yourself a favor and find another arborist. They take forever to come out to service your…read moreproblem. It's painful to get anyone to call you or schedule you for service. Very unprofessional!!!!!!

I've been using Montoya Tree Service for almost 10 years, and they've consistently delivered…read moreexcellent service. Desta, the arborist, is incredibly knowledgeable and always provides a fair and reasonable estimate. I really appreciate the care she takes in assessing what needs to be done--she clearly knows her stuff. The crew that came out recently to trim shrubs, bushes, and trees, as well as remove a few, did outstanding work. They were efficient, respectful of the property, and left everything looking clean and well-maintained. Carlos, the site manager (I think that is his job title), was very receptive to listening to my requests and effectively communicating them to his team. I also want to mention that the woman who handled scheduling and spoke with me on the phone (sorry, I didn't get her name) was very professional and kind, making the whole process smooth from start to finish. Montoya Tree Service continues to be my go-to, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for expert, dependable tree care.

Used them to remove trees in my backyard and had a great experience both times they came out.read more

We need some trees to be pruned and one cut down…read more They responded quickly and gave a good estimate on the cost. They were professional and arrived on time. As much as I wanted to be there to see the entire thing, I really didn't want to see my beloved tree cut down. Once it was over they cleaned up and was done quickly. I would recommend them friends.

Nice guy; can quickly. But his quote was 37% higher than the bid I accepted -- and he wouldn't…read moreprovide a copy of his liability insurance unless I hired him. That's a "no go" at any price.

Arborgreen pruned back big branches from our trees that were banging into our home and our…read moreneighbor's home. They were on time, carefully moved outdoor furniture away, and completed the job without any issues. I highly recommend Arborgreen for your treework.

There's a weed tree growing in the alley behind our house and one or two of the larger limbs was…read morethreatening to take down the Com-ed lines to our house. Com-ed told me they were only responsible for the wires from pole to pole. The wire to our house was my problem. Arborgreen had already removed a whole tree from our back yard years ago and they were great, so I called them again. They came out two days later, removed all the limbs that were in the way, cleaned up afterwards, and they were once again great. And reasonably priced too. Muchas gracias, Alfonso y Luis, por un trabajo bien hecho.

Joe at Green Concepts is by far the best landscaper you could ever hire. His services are…read moreprofessional, high quality, and always reasonably priced. He's one of the few contractors I trust. In addition, he provides a ton of valuable experience and advice to anything related to your property. I had Joe extend my patio, change the grading behind my detached garage, install direct downspout drains to my retention basin, etc. Joe has also provided contacts for numerous other services I needed e.g. plumber, carpenter, pest control, etc. I suggest anyone looking to switch landscapers... go with Joe at Green Concepts. Even if you aren't looking, you should switch to Joe at Green Concepts!

I hired Green Concepts to remove the existing grass and sod from my parkway area because I'm tired…read moreof mowing and pulling up weeds spreading over from my negligent neighbors. Joe responded quickly and arrived on time to gather information for an estimate. After he found out what my intention was, he offered some valuable advice that I have not considered and gave me a reasonably priced quote with a time line. The work was done professionally, on time, and on budget. I could not have imagined a better outcome. Above all, Joe was very easy to get a hold of and a good communicator. I highly recommend Green Concept.

It was a great experience working with the Advanced Tree Care team. Mike and his team were…read moreresponsive during the entire planning process. The teams that removed our trees and stumps arrived on time and completed the work on schedule. I would recommend them for any landscaping needs.

I've used Advanced Tree Care twice. First time couple years ago I needed to remove a tree that was…read moreuprooting and leaning on wires, and another troubled tree. This year I had companies come out to asses all my trees and advise me on trimming. I had areas I was concerned about as well. Sean and his team were great to work with both times. Didn't feel over sold and he explained the work and reasoning well. They have bucket trucks so we're able to do the work fast and we're clean. I always get 3-5 quotes in anything I do every-time, and Advanced has always had the best prices. They're always on my list to call for quotes, and would recommend you put them on your list as well.

Had the best experience and will forever be a Woodzman customer moving forward. Jason was so…read moreflexible and easy to work with from start to finish. He gave me a very reasonable quote and on top of that didn't require an initial in person consultation/ photos sufficed which was so nice as a busy person who works full time. He even took care of talking to the neighbors about the tree removal which was also appreciated. His team was efficient, they were so kind and cleaned up everything like it was nothing. Cannot recommend enough, our entire perimeter of our house looks clean and fantastic.

Very professional took care the problem immediately no BS. we definitely use him again.read more

Two years ago, they removed two trees from my backyard and they did a great job. Speed, price,…read moreresults were all fantastic. I hired them again to remove another tree on our property line and got same results. They have earned my repeat business.

Tree stump removal. Very courteous and on time. Addressed all my questions. Great price.read more