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 residential home with a snow-covered roof and landscaping featuring mature trees in a winter neighborhood setting.
How Professional Late-Winter Tree Care Boosts Your Wichita Home’s Value
Wichita homeowners can significantly boost property values through strategic winter tree care. Late winter offers the ideal window for professional pruning that prevents disease, improves structure, and enhances curb appeal for maximum return on investment.
Close-up of an ash tree trunk with bark removed, revealing the distinctive S-shaped serpentine galleries carved by emerald ash borer larvae beneath the surface.
When to Treat Ash Trees for Emerald Ash Borer in Cedar Rapids
Emerald ash borer treatment in Cedar Rapids could save your ash tree — or you could lose it in 2-4 years. Learn your options and when to act before it's too late.
A close-up view of scale insects covering tree branch with ants tending them.
What You Can Do to Protect Your Trees from Scale Insects This Spring
Scale insects are becoming active in Tulsa. Learn the spring treatment window and what ISA arborists can do to protect trees before damage occurs.
Oak leaves on a branch displaying the white, powdery fungal coating typical of powdery mildew disease.
Powdery Mildew Is Common in the Midwest – Here’s What to Do About It
Seeing a white powdery coating on your trees or shrubs? Learn how to identify powdery mildew, stop its spread, and protect plant health before plants weaken.
A Fort Worth residential neighborhood covered in snow with mature trees lining the street and houses with snow-covered roofs.
Getting Fort Worth Trees Ready for Spring Wind Season
Spring winds are coming to Fort Worth. Learn how to prep your trees now, which tasks are safe to DIY, and when professional tree care is the smarter choice.
A white "House For Sale" sign with a blue border stands on a lawn in front of a light yellow house.
Why Invest in Tree Care Before Selling Your Des Moines Home?
Overgrown or neglected trees can raise red flags for buyers. Learn how pre-listing tree care helps Des Moines sellers stand out and protect home value.
Arbor Masters bucket truck and chipper positioned on a grassy slope while a crew member in orange safety gear works near mature oak and pine trees.
Tree Removal on Steep Lots: What Parkville Homeowners Should Know
After winter storms, damaged trees on Parkville’s steep hillsides can become dangerous fast. Learn why tree removal on slopes requires expert care & equipment.
Pink redbud blossoms on bare branches in early spring, a sign of healthy trees emerging from winter dormancy in the Kansas City area.
Why Lee’s Summit Lakefront Estates Need a Spring Tree Health Assessment
After record snowfall, a tree health assessment in Lee's Summit can reveal hidden damage before spring growth masks the evidence. Here's when to call a pro.
Sunlight filtering through a red maple tree canopy in full fall color, with deep red leaves contrasting against golden-yellow foliage in the background.
Thinking About a Maple Tree? Care Tips and Common Types to Know
Some maple trees live 300+ years — if you choose the right one. Compare sugar, red, and silver maples side-by-side, plus get expert planting and care tips.
A large tree fallen across a residential street after a winter storm, with branches blocking traffic and yellow caution tape visible, snow on the ground and houses in the background.
From Call to Cleanup: What Actually Happens During a Quad Cities Tree Emergency
Who removes storm-damaged trees in Davenport – the city, utility, or you? A Quad Cities guide to emergency tree service that saves hours of runaround.
Arborist measuring tree trunk diameter with measuring tape during a plant health care inspection.
Why High-Value Trees Need Year-Round Plant Health Care in Johnson County
New year, new tree care plan? PHC preserves high-value trees by preventing decline and expensive removal. See what proactive, year-round care includes.
Native cedar and juniper trees grow naturally in a Fort Worth forest setting.
A Guide to Identifying and Caring for Texas Cedar Trees
Not all cedars are true cedars. Get a clear guide to identifying cedar trees in Texas, including native species, look-alikes & basic care tips for homeowners.