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Tree Care Tips from Arbor Masters

Keep your trees thriving year-round with seasonal tips, expert advice, and the latest trends in tree care.

Close-up of an ash tree trunk with bark removed, revealing the distinctive S-shaped serpentine galleries carved by emerald ash borer larvae beneath the surface.
When to Treat Ash Trees for Emerald Ash Borer in Cedar Rapids
Emerald ash borer treatment in Cedar Rapids could save your ash tree — or you could lose it in 2-4 years. Learn your options and when to act before it's too late.
Oak leaves on a branch displaying the white, powdery fungal coating typical of powdery mildew disease.
Powdery Mildew Is Common in the Midwest – Here’s What to Do About It
Seeing a white powdery coating on your trees or shrubs? Learn how to identify powdery mildew, stop its spread, and protect plant health before plants weaken.
Sunlight filtering through a red maple tree canopy in full fall color, with deep red leaves contrasting against golden-yellow foliage in the background.
Thinking About a Maple Tree? Care Tips and Common Types to Know
Some maple trees live 300+ years — if you choose the right one. Compare sugar, red, and silver maples side-by-side, plus get expert planting and care tips.
A large mature ash tree stands in full foliage near a lake, showing the impressive size and canopy spread that mature ash trees can achieve.
How to Tell If You Have an Ash Tree (and How to Care for It)
Wondering if you have an ash tree? Learn how to identify common ash species, recognize early stress signs, and support tree health in areas affected by EAB.
Arborist using an orange chainsaw to prune a thick branch from a dormant tree against a clear blue winter sky in Cedar Rapids.
When to Prune Trees in Cedar Rapids for Stronger, Healthier Growth
Not sure when to prune trees in Cedar Rapids? Pruning timing depends on the species. Learn the best times for oaks, elms, fruit trees, maples & spring bloomers.
Closeup of pine branch showing winter burn damage with brown, desiccated needles next to healthy green needles.
How to Protect Your Evergreens from Winter Burn with Anti-Desiccants
Winter damage starts long before you see it. Anti-desiccants help protect evergreens and shrubs from the moisture loss that turns them brown in spring.
Looking up at a mature oak tree's bare winter canopy from below, showing thick trunk and complex branch structure against a bright blue sky.
How to Protect Mature Trees This Winter in Cedar Rapids – Without Wasting Time or Money
One ice storm can destroy what took 50 years to grow. Protect your mature trees this winter in Cedar Rapids by spotting hidden damage before it’s too late.
Hands wrapping white tree wrap around young tree trunk in winter for frost crack and sunscald protection in Cedar Rapids.
How to Protect Young Trees from Cedar Rapids’ Harsh Winter
Will your young tree survive winter in Cedar Rapids? Learn 4 essential steps to prevent winter burn, frost cracks, and salt damage before the cold sets in.
Arborist performing winter tree removal by climbing and cutting a tall trunk with safety gear.
Why Arborists Recommend Winter for Tree Removal and Major Pruning
Think tree work has to wait for spring? Think again. Winter tree removal in Cedar Rapids is safer, cheaper, and smarter – see why the pros prefer it.
Vibrant fall foliage displaying brilliant yellows, oranges, and reds along forest path in healthy Midwest woodland.
How to Make Your Midwest Trees’ Fall Colors More Vibrant: A Tree Care Guide for Spectacular Autumn Foliage
Tired of dull fall trees? Discover proven methods to enhance fall tree colors in the Midwest through strategic fertilization, pruning & soil treatments.
Vibrant fall foliage with red and orange maple trees in the Central Midwest during peak autumn season.
Benefits of Fall Mulching for Central Midwest Trees
Why do some Central Midwest trees thrive through winter while others fail? The secret is fall mulching. Discover proven techniques from Certified Arborists.
Arbor Masters service truck parked by a vibrant red maple during fall tree care in Cedar Rapids.
Fall Tree Care Checklist for Cedar Rapids: Preparing Your Trees for Iowa Winter
Don’t let Iowa’s winter catch your trees off guard. Discover Cedar Rapids’ fall tree care checklist to protect your landscape before the freeze hits.
A tree carving designed by Arbor Masters tree artist in Iowa.

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