In 1989, TJ started a company called TJ’s Lawncare. It primarily was a lawn mowing business. Through the years, we added service’s, added employee’s, changed the name to TJ Held Groundskeeping and changed it again to TJ Held Landscape, Inc in 2004.

TJ Held Landscape, Inc is a full service lawn and landscape company. With 12 to 15 employees we offer services to commercial and residential customers. Today, TJ’s duties have changed to managing the daily operations of the business. However, TJ stays focused on providing customer service and delivering high quality services to his customers daily.

We would like to extend our gratitude to each customer that gives us the opportunity to perform services for them at their home and/or business. I am blessed to be able to work with a great staff, clients that appreciate our efforts and short comings, and an occupation that I enjoy. We will try to bring each client the highest level of service and professionalism that you deserve in a landscape company!

Give us a call at 815.873.9074 to set up an appointment. We would like to be able to service all your lawn and landscape needs!

Meet Our Team

TJ Held
TJ HeldOwner, Landscape and Hardscape design
I grew up in Loves park IL and graduated from Harlem High School. I graduated from Illinois State University with a BS in Accounting! At the age of thirteen, I started mowing neighborhood lawns. The goal at thirteen was to make and save $800.00 dollars to buy a motorcycle! I accomplished the goal in my first year and bought the dirt bike. From the simplicity of mow grass to the complexity of landscape construction and installation, one variable has not changed over the years. After a property has been mowed, a project finished, a tree planted or landscape beds mulched, I get to stand back, look at what was created or rejuvenated and feel the pride of our work!
Brian Godmaski
Brian GodmaskiLandscape sales and design
Brian Gadomski, a landscape designer, and sales associate graduated from Kishwaukee College in 2012 with degrees in ornamental horticulture, landscape design, construction, sports turf management, and greenhouse operations along with a certificate in sustainable land management. After working at Chrysler for fifteen years, Brian wanted a new adventure that allowed him to work outside. He has found a true passion for landscape design. Brian and Natasha have been married for 15 years. They have three kids, Aunalese, Luca, and Brody.
Dan Peters
Dan PetersTurf and chemical specialist, Lawn maintenance manager
Dan has been working as a turf specialist for over 10 years. He duties are not limited to turf fertilization and weed control. He holds three different licenses from the state of Illinois for pest control of all insects, all problems with turf and weeds, and all disease and control for trees and shrubs. In addition, he is the lawn care manager for the mowing crews. Dan is a multitasker is able to fill in where ever he is needed if we are short on help. He graduate from Harlem high school and is married with a son living in Loves Park, IL.
Gustavo Huerta
Gustavo HuertaHead Foreman Landscape and hardscape
Gustavo has been working with us for over 15 years. He is the real deal! He’s an excellent foreman with good communication skills and the ability to see how things need to get done in the most efficient order. Gustavo is a craftsman at hardscape construction projects. Gustavo understands and provides the attention to detail that is expected on all of our projects. Gustavo is married with a son living in Rockford, IL.

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