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.

Close-up of an adult Japanese beetle with a metallic-green body and coppery-brown wing covers on a leaf.
Why Are Japanese Beetles Eating My Tree Leaves in Cedar Rapids?
Japanese beetles peak in July across Eastern Iowa. A Cedar Rapids Certified Arborist explains the damage, the treat-vs-tolerate call, and your real options.
Mature shade trees lining a residential street in a Wichita-area neighborhood.
Do I Still Need an Annual Plant Health Care Program If I Don’t See Any Pests?
Wondering if you should renew your annual plant health care program? Learn why the absence of pests is one of the best reasons to continue preventive treatments.
Healthy pecan tree with clusters of green pecans growing in a Dallas landscape during late summer.
There’s Web All Over My Pecan Tree—Is My Tree Dying?
Fall webworms create alarming webs in Dallas pecan trees. Learn what they are, why they're usually not emergencies, and when professional care makes sense.
Eastern tent caterpillars feeding inside a dense silk web in a branch fork, showing how tent caterpillar nests differ from fall webworm webs.
What’s on My Tree? How to Identify Tulsa’s Most Common Summer Tree Pests
Webs, sticky leaves, or tiny specks on your Tulsa Metro trees this summer? Identify webworms, spider mites, and scale insects before you spray, prune, or panic.
Pecan nuts maturing on a branch with green leaves during late summer in Fort Worth, Texas.
Why Do Some Fort Worth Pecan Trees Handle Webworms Better Than Others?
Healthy pecan trees often recover from webworm feeding, but water, soil conditions, and overall tree health all influence how quickly they bounce back.
Looking up the trunk and broad canopy of a large, mature bur oak with deeply furrowed bark against a bright sky.
How to Care for a Mature Bur Oak in Eastern Iowa
Did your bur oak survive the 2020 derecho? Learn how to identify hidden storm damage, prevent decline, and care for mature bur oaks in Eastern Iowa.
A mature maple tree stands in a residential yard during summer, with a house visible in the background.
Why Is One Side of My Maple Tree Dying?
Verticillium wilt is a common cause of one-sided dieback in maples and redbuds. Learn the symptoms, treatment options, and when removal is necessary.
Lakefront estate framed by mature trees, with the home and dock mirrored in calm water.
Should You Remove a Tree Near Your Dock?
Worried about a tree near your dock, deck, or seawall? See what a Certified Arborist evaluates—and the preservation options before removal is ever considered.
Pin oak with pale yellow, iron-chlorotic leaves beside a healthy deep-green maple in a western Des Moines front yard.
Why Are My Pin Oak Leaves Turning Yellow in Des Moines?
Learn how to identify a pin oak, recognize the signs of iron chlorosis, and explore treatment options for trees growing in Des Moines-area alkaline soils.
Large tree with a permanent windswept lean across an open Kansas park, branches shaped by years of strong prairie winds
Wichita’s Heat and Wind: How to Protect Your Trees This Summer
Why do Wichita trees struggle with heat and wind stress? Learn which species thrive, how to prevent damage, and what to do if your tree is already stressed.
Close-up of a tree branch with leaves curling and turning brown along the edges, showing classic signs of heat and water stress
Why Do My Trees Look Stressed Even Though I Water Them?
Watering more isn't always the answer. Discover why trees struggle in Tulsa's clay soils and how to keep roots healthy through the summer heat.
Large tree trunk resting on a home's roof after a summer storm, causing significant structural damage to the roofline and exterior.
What Should You Do if a Tree Falls on Your Property?
A fallen tree can create safety hazards and costly damage. Learn the steps to protect your home, navigate insurance, document the damage, and begin recovery.