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 technician operates fertilization equipment near a young tree while an Arbor Masters truck with specialized equipment sits parked on the lawn beside a residential pond.
Fall Fertilization: The Key to Healthy Trees
Temperatures are going down, the leaves are starting to turn and local plant care is just as important now as ever; when should I start to think about fertilization?
AM truck and evergreem tree with cones in front.
Evergreen Trees for Midwest Landscapes: Broadleaf vs. Needle Varieties
Discover the diverse world of evergreen trees – from broadleaf to needle varieties. Learn how these resilient trees adorn landscapes and enrich ecosystems. Get expert insights on choosing, nurturing and caring for evergreens.
A thick layer of brown pine needles covers the forest floor, mixed with scattered fallen leaves and small twigs, creating natural ground cover.
Why Are My Pine Trees Dropping Needles? Signs & Solutions
Is pine needle drop a danger for your trees or part of a natural process? Read more to find out signs of natural needle drop and what indicates stress.
worker drills hole into bark for injection
Wood-Boring Beetles: Identifying and Controlling These Destructive Pests
Is your tree infested with wood-boring beetles? Learn to spot the signs and symptoms of infestation by beetles and destructive moth larvae so you can get professional treatment before permanent damage occurs.
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Redbud Trees: Everything You Need to Know
In this Tree 101 guide, we will tell you about the captivating characteristics of Redbud trees and how to best take care of them.
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Crabapple Trees: Your Tree Care Guide
Crabapples trees are showstoppers in gardens and home lawns across the country.
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Sweet Gum Tree Care: Tips for Growing and Maintaining Sweet Gums in the Midwest
The beautiful sweet gum tree is native to North America, dropping its infamous spiky gum balls each autumn.
A large webworm nest made of silky white webbing completely encloses the end of a tree branch, creating a tent-like structure among the green foliage.
Webworm Infestations: How to Protect Your Trees
Webworms are small, tannish-brown caterpillars that measure around half-an-inch long that spin thin, cotton-like webs around trees. 
Pink and purple magnolia buds emerge from fuzzy brown protective scales on branches, with some flowers beginning to open and others still tightly closed against a blurred background of more magnolia blooms.
Magnolia Trees: A Complete Guide
Magnolia trees are known for their large, glossy, dark green leaves with creamy white flowers and can be grown almost anywhere in the U.S. 
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Anthracnose: Identifying, Treating & Preventing This Common Tree Fungus
Anthracnose is a plant disease caused by fungi. It can cause severe damage to many species of trees, shrubs and other plants if left untreated.
Green leaves show white powdery patches characteristic of powdery mildew fungal disease covering the leaf surfaces and veins.
Preventing and Managing Powdery Mildew on Your Trees and Plants
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease caused by a variety of species in the order Erysiphales.
Vibrant autumn foliage displays brilliant red, orange, and purple star-shaped leaves with distinctive spiky seed pods visible among the colorful Sweet Gum tree branches.
Maple Trees: A Complete Guide to Planting & Care
Maple trees are a popular tree species known for the characteristic leaf shape and vibrant fall colors.