Tree Care Tips from Arbor Masters

Arbor Masters supports you long after we leave your property. Find expert tips on our blog to keep your Des Moines trees healthy and beautiful.

A certified arborist in a bucket truck carefully removing a tree with a chainsaw.
Why Does Tree Removal Cost So Much In Des Moines?
When it comes to maintaining your property in Des Moines, Iowa, tree removal can feel like a hefty ...
Arborists from Arbor Masters installing cabling support systems in a large tree near Des Moines, IA.
Signs Your Iowa Trees May Need Structural Support for Safety
Those beautiful mature trees shading your Iowa home – they're worth protecting. From summer storms to winter ice, ...
Fall Fertilization: The Key to Healthy Trees
Temperatures are going down, the leaves are starting to turn and local plant care is just as important ...
Fall season in MO.
Fall Leaf Colors in the Midwest: Why Trees Change Color and When to Expect It
We often take the beauty around us every day for granted. Each fall, we watch as trees paint ...
AM truck and evergreem tree with cones in front.
Evergreen Trees for Midwest Landscapes: Broadleaf vs. Needle Varieties
Evergreen trees, with their ability to retain foliage throughout the year, play a crucial role in landscaping and ...
Arbor Masters phc crew spraying anti-dessicant on trees.
Winter Tree Care: How Anti-Desiccants Can Save Your Trees
Enhancing Winter Tree Protection with Anti-Desiccants and Fertilizers Fall is one of the most exciting times of the ...
Why Are My Pine Trees Dropping Needles? Signs & Solutions
Every autumn, we get calls from concerned homeowners asking why their pine trees are suddenly yellowing and dropping ...
worker drills hole into bark for injection
Wood-Boring Beetles: Identifying and Controlling These Destructive Pests
Boring beetles and other insects can be a destructive pest for your trees. Often going unnoticed, these insects ...
dutch elm tree
Dutch Elm Disease: Identifying, Treating, and Preventing This Deadly Tree Disease
Towering up to 80 feet tall, Elm trees (genus Ulmus) are found throughout the Northern Hemisphere and have ...
man mulching around tree
Mulching Your Trees: Benefits and Best Practices
At Arbor Masters, our goal is to make a good thing last for years to come - even ...
redbud tree
Redbud Trees: Everything You Need to Know
Redbud trees (genus Cercis) are beloved for their enchanting beauty and vibrant blossoms. These versatile trees are native ...
crabapple blooms
Crabapple Trees: Your Tree Care Guide
Getting to Know the Charming Crabapple Tree The Crabapple tree is a beautiful fruit tree that blooms in ...