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 mature tree against a bright sun in Davenport, with sunlight washing out much of the image.
Tree Stress in the Quad Cities: What to Watch for This Summer
June in the Quad Cities means one thing is certain – summer is officially here. The Mississippi River ...
Close-up of a tree branch in Des Moines showing yellow leaves with browning, crispy edges – an advanced sign of drought stress in trees.
Don’t Let Your Des Moines Trees Succumb to Drought Stress This Summer
Just when Des Moines residents thought they could breathe easy, drought is knocking on our door again. Iowa ...
A young girl watering a newly planted tree with a garden hose set to a slow drip in a Cedar Rapids backyard.
How to Water Young Trees in Cedar Rapids: Expert Tips for Success
If your family participated in the "One Child, One Tree – Growing Together" program that launched this past ...
A soaker hose watering the ground in Lee’s Summit, MO.
The Importance of Deep Watering for Kansas City Trees
Kansas City's summer weather can be unpredictable. What starts as a mild, pleasant season can quickly shift into ...
Leaves that are discolored and dying on a tree in Goddard, KS.
From Leaf Spots to Dead Branches: Diagnosing Tree Diseases in Wichita
When you look at your trees in the summer and notice they don’t look quite right, you’ll likely ...
A field with an old oak tree outside of Fort Worth, TX.
Common Texas Oak Trees in Fort Worth and the Problems They Face
Fort Worth is home to countless oak trees, and you may even have some on your property, even ...
An arborist from Arbor Masters performs fertilization in Tulsa, OK.
Should I Fertilize My Trees in the Summer? (And the Best Time to Do It in Oklahoma)
When your trees look stressed or aren’t growing as vibrantly as they should, fertilizer seems like the obvious ...
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 ...