Tree and shrub care isn't a separate crew at TLC — it's part of how we handle garden design, mulch installation, and lawn care on the same property. When David Trotter's team is already on-site shaping beds and laying mulch in Morris or Minooka, pruning shrubs and checking on young trees is part of the walk-through, not an afterthought.
Shrub Pruning Timed to the Illinois Growing Season
Shrubs planted along a foundation or garden bed grow unevenly if they're left alone, and cutting them back at the wrong time of year can set flowering shrubs back a full season. We prune with the plant's bloom cycle in mind, shaping hedges and ornamental shrubs so they hold their form through summer instead of growing wild by July.
Mulch Beds That Protect Root Systems, Not Just Cover Them
A mulch job we do around trees and shrubs isn't just spreading bark down for looks. We clear old, compacted mulch first, check the soil underneath for drainage issues, and lay a fresh layer at a depth that insulates roots without piling mulch against the trunk or stems, which is what actually causes rot in a lot of yards we inspect.
- Garden design that accounts for mature tree canopy and root spread
- Lawn care scheduled around newly planted or pruned shrubs
- Irrigation adjustments so trees and shrubs aren't over- or under-watered
- Mulch installation with old material removed, not just topped off
We're usually already in the yard for mulch or garden work, so keeping an eye on the trees and shrubs while we're there just makes sense — David Trotter
Serving Morris, Minooka, Channahon, and Coal City Yards Year-Round
We take on residential, commercial, and municipal properties across Morris, Minooka, Channahon, and Coal City, plus a number of surrounding towns. See the full list on our page.
What We Check Before We Touch a Blade
Before pruning or mulching, we look at how the tree or shrub sits relative to your irrigation lines and lawn edges. It's a quick check that saves a callback later — a shrub that's been getting flooded by a sprinkler head, or a tree root pushing up a mulch bed, gets flagged and dealt with as part of the same visit.
To ask about tree and shrub care for your property, call Trotter Landscape Company at (815) 942-6513, or reach us at 420 E Pine Meadow Ct, Morris, IL 60450.