Hillcrest Tree Care

10/28/2026

🌳 That's a wrap on fall planting! 🍂

Thank you to everyone who trusted us to plant new trees this season. From fruit trees to ornamentals to arborvitae, our crew put a lot of new roots in the ground and we can't wait to watch them grow.

Thinking about adding trees next year? Spring planting spots fill up fast, so now's a great time to get an estimate.

Every Hillcrest planting includes:
✅ Delivery and installation
✅ Staking and mulching
✅ Watering instructions to get your tree off to a strong start
✅ A 1-year warranty*

📞 Call or message us to schedule your spring planting estimate!

*Warranty covers tree failure for any reason other than improper watering, storm damage, or vandalism.

10/27/2026

Have you spotted mushrooms in your yard or on your trees this fall? Read more about what they could mean in our new blog!

After a hot summer, cooler temperatures and heavy autumn rains can make mushrooms pop up seemingly out of nowhere. When they show up on or near a tree, the natural question is: "Does this mean my tree is dying?" The answer is: it depends on where the mushrooms are growing.

10/07/2026

Last Wednesday our crew headed to West Bend for the Wisconsin Arborist Association (WAA) Fall Seminar.

The WAA holds multiple conferences, seminars, and events throughout the year. Attending these allows our certified arborists to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and keeps the crew up to date on best practices and emerging arboriculture research.

One of the topics that we found the most interesting was the new cultivars of tree species being developed. Cultivars are bred for a variety of reasons, including disease resistance. Thanks to Johnson's Nursery for this specific presentation, and if you would like to look through their cultivar list for yourself: https://kb.jniplants.com/all/plants/trees

Ultimately, taking the time to attend these seminars makes us better and safer arborists and helps us provide our customers with the best experience possible.

09/17/2026

👉 This is a case where, while we didn't want the other top to fail, we were expecting it to happen and did all we could to prepare for it.

❓So why did this happen and what did we do about it?

1️⃣ The storm damage fell into a severely compromised basswood. There was decay from bottom to top, and in a tree that's already soft to begin with, this made for a challenging starting point.

2️⃣ We spent time weighing our different options for rigging and removal. With each option come different risks, and we felt that cutting out the storm damage and having the other tree fail was a calculated risk we could anticipate and prepare for.

3️⃣ We paused our work to discuss what was likely to happen with the homeowner. They were understanding and appreciated the heads-up before it happened.

👉 We believe that this last point is part of what sets us apart from other tree care companies. Our experience and credentialing allow us to calculate the risks during set up, but our integrity leads us to talking honestly and in an upfront manner with clients.

🪵 Tree care is dangerous. There are risks in every job. Whether you work with us, or a different company, we encourage you to review how tree care companies handle the challenging situations. It's easy to post the jobs that go well, but you'll learn a lot about a company based on how they handle the jobs that don't go perfectly.

09/10/2026

Yesterday the Hillcrest team took the day off of tree work and spent some intentional time on training.

This included checking gear, reviewing chainsaw operation and PPE.

These days are vital to building camaraderie, making sure that the team is on the same page, and sharing knowledge and experience with one another.

And all of this helps us give YOU a better experience.

09/08/2026

😎 Twin tops coming down, down, down.

09/04/2026

🌳 Tree work shouldn't be like fast food. Because quick and cheap certainly doesn't mean quality.

💯 Always go with a certified arborist. Your trees will thank you.

Hillcresttreecare.com | 608-492-1124

08/28/2026

👀 Ever wonder what it's like to fall 80 feet from a tree?

😎 Apparently, it's not too bad when you're in the hands of these guys. That gentle drop down is due to some smart rigging by the crew. This is one thing that will set apart a company with advanced knowledge and techniques, versus a company that will just drop pieces to the ground.

📷 This clip is from a large pine removal that the crew tackled in

08/28/2026

We appreciate our clients so much! Thank you Leslie for the work and your kind words!

08/21/2026

🌧️ The crew may have gotten rained out today, but Allen Creek CoffeeHouse has them refueled and smiling!

🍵 And we learned that Arron Pratt drinks matcha?! The team is full of surprises!