Tree Installation
Tree Installation in Rockford, IL
We deliver and install large, maple, shade, evergreen, and ornamental varieties selected from our nursery throughout Rockford, Northern Illinois, & Southern Wisconsin. Everything is handled in one seamless process—from selecting the right trees and designing your layout to delivery, installation, and complete cleanup. Whether using a tree spade for larger trees or hand planting smaller specimens, our team carefully places every tree for proper depth, spacing, and a landscape that complements your property.
The Installation Process
1.Visit our Rockford nursery or contact us to place your order.
2. Choose from a wide variety of shade, evergreen, ornamental, and specimen trees.
3. Before installation, we contact J.U.L.I.E. to mark public underground utilities. Homeowners must identify private gas lines, irrigation systems, invisible fences, septic components, and other unmarked obstacles.
4. On installation day, our crew plants each tree at the proper depth using a tree spade or traditional planting methods.
5.Our crew completes the final cleanup and provides watering instructions to help your new tree establish successfully.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Size Trees Do You Install?
We install mature ball-and-burlap (B&B) trees sold from our nursery, ranging fron approximately 2-inch to 6-inch caliper (12-20 feet tall), depending on the species. Evergreen trees are typically available from 5 to 14 feet tall. Larger specimens may also be available for select projects.
Do You Offer On-Site Consultations?
Yes. We provide on-site consultations throughout Rockford and Northern Illinois. We will evaluate your property, discuss your goals, and recommend the right trees.
When Is the Best Time to Plant Trees?
Spring through Fall is an excellent time to plant trees. With proper watering and care, trees establish successfully throughout the growing season.
What Should I Do Before Installation?
Before installation, use landscape paint or flags to mark the exact location of each tree. Mark any sprinkler heads, invisible dog fences, landscape lighting, septic systems, or other private utilities. We will contact J.U.L.I.E. to have public underground utilites marked before installation.
What if I have a Fence?
Larger trees are installed using a tracked skid steer fitted with a tree spade. We can access fenced yards when the gate opening is wide enough. If fence panels must be temporarily removed for access, an additional fee applies.
How Should I Water My New Trees?
Newly planted trees take at least one to two years to acclimate. Water with a slow, steady stream (the width of a pencil) at the base of the tree, three to four times a week. Water deeply, and adjust based on heat and rainfall. We provide detailed watering instructions with every installation.
Areas We Serve
We provide professional tree installation throughout Rockford, Belvidere, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Roscoe, Rockton, Byron, Winnebago, and surrounding communities across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Can't find your location listed? Contact us to see whether we service your area (additional travel charges may apply).