Tree Loving CareISA Certified Arborists
An arborist making a careful pruning cut in a mature shade tree
Tree service

Tree Pruning & Trimming

Safer, healthier trees start with better pruning.

The work

Tree pruning should do more than make a tree look neat. Done well, pruning improves structure, reduces risk, protects your home, and supports the long-term health of the tree. Done poorly, it creates large wounds, decay, weak structure, and future failure points. We focus on thoughtful pruning based on tree biology, structure, risk, and your goals for the property.

  • ISA Certified Arborist-led
  • Removal is never the default
  • Fully insured
  • No-cost first assessment

When homeowners usually call us

You may want a pruning assessment if:

  • A limb is growing over your house, garage, driveway, or outdoor living space
  • A tree is too close to the roof or structure
  • Someone told you the tree may be unsafe
  • You're worried about storm damage
  • The tree has dead, damaged, or poorly attached limbs
  • You want to preserve a valuable tree instead of removing it
  • You want to improve a young tree's structure before problems become expensive

The mistake many homeowners make

Many people assume the best solution is to remove the large limb they're worried about. Sometimes that's true. But often, removing a large limb creates a bigger long-term problem. Large pruning wounds can lead to decay, structural weakness, and early decline, especially when the cut is made low on the tree or without understanding how the tree will respond. The right cut today can prevent a much bigger problem tomorrow. The wrong cut can create one.

Our pruning approach

We look at the whole tree, not just the branch that caught your attention. Our recommendations may include:

  • Structural pruning
  • Risk reduction pruning
  • Deadwood removal
  • Clearance pruning near homes, roofs, driveways, and walkways
  • Weight reduction where appropriate
  • Young tree pruning
  • Pruning to preserve valuable mature trees

What we won't do

  • We do not top trees
  • We do not lion-tail trees
  • We do not remove large limbs unnecessarily when doing so will increase future risk or shorten the life of the tree
Who it's for

This service is best for homeowners who care about safety, tree health, and long-term property value, not just the cheapest way to “trim something back.”

The result

Trees that are safer, healthier, and shaped to grow strong for decades, pruned the way an arborist would.

From Google reviews

What neighbors say about working with us.

5.0170 Google reviews
Emlyn and his crew did a great job on our oak and fruit trees. They were prompt, left a perfectly clean ground when done and the trees look good. Most of all, they did not damage the trees doing the work and were careful about fences under the trees.

Susan Cushing

Google review

Tree Loving Care was very prompt to come to my rescue to deal with broken branches hovering over my house. All the crew members are very friendly and very knowledgeable. They know what cuts are necessary to keep the rest of the tree healthy.

Daniel Solverson

Google review

It was very refreshing to work with a company that has excellent communication, arrives when they say they will, and works continuously to get the job done. Emlyn and his crew do an exceptional job of cleaning up. We will definitely recommend Tree Loving Care.

Joe and Carol Persons

Google review

Request an assessment

Tell us what's going on. Your request goes straight to our scheduling system, and we'll follow up to arrange a visit, no pressure, no obligation.

Or call us directly

  • Call or text(608) 615-7740
  • HoursMon to Sat, 7am to 6pm · Emergency service 24/7
  • Based in Viroqua102 Western Ave, Viroqua, WI 54665Serving the Driftless Region, WI.

Why homeowners call us

  • Every job led by an ISA Certified Arborist
  • Fully insured, with proof provided gladly
  • Honest quotes and a complete cleanup, every time
  • Removal is never the default recommendation

Trimming & Pruning by town

La Crosse, WIOnalaska, WIWest Salem, WIViroqua, WIWestby, WICoon Valley, WILa Farge, WIStoddard, WIDe Soto, WIGays Mills, WI

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Have a tree in mind? Let's take a look.

Tell us what's going on. A certified arborist will take a look, explain your real options, and recommend the next step, at no cost and with no pressure.

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