Tree Care Tips from Arbor Masters

Learn how arborists assess cracks, decay, root damage, leaning, and other defects to determine whether a tree poses a risk to your home or property.

A dying oak could signal trouble for the trees around it. Learn how oak wilt spreads, which nearby oaks are vulnerable, and what increases their risk.

Seeing brown or falling needles on a pine, spruce, or arborvitae? Learn what normal fall shedding looks like & which changes may signal a tree health problem.

Not sure what kind of maple tree is in your yard? Learn the key differences between silver, sugar, and Norway maples commonly found around Ames, Iowa.

Wondering if you should prune broken tree branches yourself after a Quad Cities storm? A Certified Arborist serving Davenport and Moline explains the risk.

Some trees need more than an occasional checkup. Learn what ongoing plant health care provides and which Fort Worth properties may benefit most.

Learn which changes in a mature tree may signal structural concerns, what an arborist looks for, and when a professional assessment makes sense.

Tree leaves turning pale yellow with green veins in Cedar Rapids? See why alkaline clay soil causes iron chlorosis and which treatments work best this fall.

Wondering what a structural tree assessment checks? Here's what a Sand Springs arborist looks for, and when to schedule one before winter storms arrive.

Black, crusty bark can signal serious tree decline. Learn the signs of Hypoxylon canker in Dallas trees and when an arborist should take a look.

Structural pruning isn’t just for young trees. Learn how strategic pruning of mature trees can reduce failure risks while preserving the established canopy.

Find out what’s behind the strange symptoms on your Johnson County trees and whether they need treatment, monitoring, or extra care before dormancy.