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.

An Arbor Masters arborist in orange safety gear using air spading equipment to expose buried root flare at base of mature oak tree in residential Fort Worth neighborhood.
If Your Fort Worth Trees Aren’t Thriving, a Buried Root Flare Issue Might Be Why
If your Fort Worth trees struggled this year, buried root flares may be the problem. Winter air spading uncovers the issue & helps trees recover before spring.
An Arbor Masters arborist in safety gear installing structural support cables in a co-dominant tree using a bucket truck in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
How to Tell When Your Tulsa Tree Needs Cabling or Bracing
Discover the warning signs your Tulsa trees need structural support. Learn why winter cabling and bracing installation protects property values and prevents costly storm damage.
Hands collecting a soil sample with a probe into a test tube for soil testing in Oklahoma City.
Healthier Trees in OKC Start This Winter: How Soil Testing Guides Spring PHC Care
Boost your OKC trees before spring hits. Winter soil testing reveals hidden problems early and sets the stage for customized care when growth begins again.
A panoramic view of dormant winter trees in Wichita with bare branches clearly revealing their structural form against a cloudy sky, highlighting the ideal conditions for professional assessment.
Why Schedule a Structural Tree Assessment This Winter in Wichita?
Winter is the best time for structural tree assessments in Wichita. Arborists spot hidden risks while trees are dormant to protect your home and trees.
A neighborhood in Shawnee with white fences, pavement and trees on the front yard.
Property Line Trees in Kansas City: Who’s Responsible for Care, Damage, and Permits?
Confused about property line trees in Kansas City? Learn who’s responsible for trimming, damage, and permits — and how to avoid costly neighbor disputes.
Majestic oak tree standing in a snowy Kansas City field with benches beneath its bare branches in winter.
Kansas City’s Winter Tree Pruning Guide: Best Timing for Oak, Elm, Pine & Beech Trees
Pruning at the wrong time can spread deadly tree diseases. Discover Kansas City’s safe winter pruning windows for oak, elm, pine, and beech trees.
Arbor Masters arborist pruning tall deciduous trees with red spider lift equipment during winter in Des Moines.
Is Your Tree Dormant or Dying? A Guide to Winter Tree Care in Des Moines
Cold snaps ahead? No problem. Our Des Moines winter tree care guide walks you month by month to keep trees thriving now and blooming come spring.
Group of trees standing in a snow-covered field in Lee’s Summit during early winter snowfall.
5 Warning Signs You Need Emergency Tree Service Before Lee’s Summit Winter Storms
Can you spot a dangerous tree from your driveway? Discover 5 critical signs you need emergency tree service in Lee's Summit before winter storms arrive.
Kubota compact track loader performing selective clearing while preserving healthy trees in a Tulsa wooded area.
Clear Your Land, Keep Your Trees: The Smarter Way to Prepare Tulsa Properties
Clear your Tulsa property without losing mature trees. Learn how selective land clearing protects valuable trees, boosts property value & supports healthy trees.
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.
An Arbor Masters crew performing professional tree cleanup and removal services in a Fort Worth residential neighborhood with safety equipment and proper permits.
Navigating Tree Removal Permits in Fort Worth: Your Complete Guide to Regulations, Requirements, and Expert Assistance
Need to remove a tree in Fort Worth? Learn when permits are required, what they cost, and how Certified Arborists make the process quick and hassle-free.
A large tree with broken limbs fallen on a residential home in Wichita after a winter storm, showing the risks of unaddressed tree hazards.
How to Prune Storm-Damaged Trees in Wichita: Expert Recovery Techniques After Ice and Snow
Has a recent storm left your Wichita trees sagging or split? Learn how Certified Arborists prune safely after ice and snow to help trees recover and thrive.