Tree Care Tips from Arbor Masters

Arbor Masters is with you even after we’ve left your property. Get expert tree care tips from our blog to keep up your trees' beauty and value.

A tree in a city with the summer sun behind it.
The Danger of Heat Stress and How to Protect Your Midwest Trees
Midwest summers are heating up – and fast. In 2024, the U.S. saw its hottest year on record, ...
An aerial view of Kansas City during a dry summer.
4 Drought-Tolerant Trees to Plant in Your Kansas City Yard
Caring for trees during Kansas City’s hot, dry summers can feel like an uphill battle. Especially when you’re ...
Yellow oak leaves showing the signs of insect and disease stress in Tulsa, OK.
6 Tips to Protect Your Tulsa Trees from Insects and Disease This Summer
Ben Franklin famously said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” And while he might ...
An emerald ash borer adult on a leave in Wichita, KS
How to Protect Your Wichita Trees from Emerald Ash Borer and Other Invasive Pests
By now, you’ve probably heard that emerald ash borer is spreading fast across Kansas, having already been confirmed ...
The trademark bag that bagworms produce on a tree.
Protecting Your Midwest Trees from Bagworm Infestations
Leaving bagworms in your tree could cost you – literally. In some cities across the Midwest, failing to ...
An ash tree with the S-shaped gallery underneath the bark indicating an attack from emerald ash borer.
Everything You Need to Know About the Emerald Ash Borer in the Midwest
Every year, news stories pop up across the United States announcing that emerald ash borer has reached a ...
Healthy soil that’s ready for tree planting in Cedar Rapids, IA.
The Importance of Cedar Rapids Soil in Growing Trees
You gave your tree a good spot, planted it properly, and watered it, so why does it still ...
A person planting a tree on their property in Davenport, IA.
4 Shade Trees You Should Consider for Your Davenport Property
Walking into a nursery and seeing rows of trees you know little about can feel overwhelming – especially ...
An elm tree in front of the sun and blue sky in the Great Plains Region.
How to Identify and Treat for Dutch Elm Disease in the Midwest
Is something off with your tree? If the leaves are turning yellow or brown long before fall, it ...
A maple leaf showing the signs of anthracnose outside of Des Moines, IA.
5 Common Tree Diseases to Watch Out for in the Des Moines Area
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to look up at their trees in the spring or summer and wonder ...
A homeowner gathering soil for a soil test in Tulsa, OK.
How to Pick the Right Fertilizer for Your Tulsa Trees
If you’ve ever been to a lawn and garden store and looked at the selection of fertilizers, it ...
Adult Japanese beetles defoliating a leaf in Oklahoma City, OK.
5 Tree Insects to Watch Out for in Oklahoma City
Is that bug on your tree harmless or a threat that could bring it down? Without knowing the ...