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.

How Trees Improve Environmental Air Quality
Trees play a crucial role in purifying the air we breathe by filtering pollutants, while simultaneously producing more oxygen. The process of air filtration through trees is a complex one, involving multiple physical and chemical processes that work in tandem to remove harmful pollutants from the air. Here are the basics on how trees filter air the air we breathe, the different mechanisms involved, and the benefits of this process.
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North Texas Trees: Texas Magnolia Trees
One of the most popular trees in North Texas is the Magnolia tree, also known as Magnolia grandiflora. This magnificent evergreen tree is native to the southern United States, particularly the Gulf Coast region. This gorgeous tree is known for its large, fragrant, white flowers that bloom in the summer and fall. Unlike most trees, its shiny, dark green leaves that remain on the tree throughout the year, even during the winter. With Magnolias growing in popularity, especially in North Texas, it is vital for homeowners to know how to care for these great trees.
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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.
North Texas Trees: Southern Live Oaks
These trees are known for the sweet, tapered acorns that they produce, which are eaten by near by birds and mammals. These typically including sapsuckers, mallards, wild turkeys, squirrels, deer, and more. For some areas where the southern live oak is naturally occurring their scrub hosts the nests of the threatened Florida scrub jay relies. They are not alone either, other birds make use of the moss that frequently hangs from the southern live oak tree branches to assist in constructing their nests.
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Spider Mites are Crawling in Trees Near You
Like many other pests, Spider Mites are small arachnids that eat through your trees and plants and can cause serious damage.
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Eastern Red Cedar: Everything You Want To Know
The Eastern Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana, is an evergreen coniferous tree native to eastern North America.
Breaking The Myths About Trees
In this article, the professional Arborists at Tree Tech have gathered 5 of the most common myths about trees and will explain why they're wrong.
Avoid Planting Your Trees Too Close To Your Home
Trees can provide shade and beauty and even increase your home's value. But while planting trees may seem like a no-brainer, there are a few things tree services recommend avoiding if you don't want to run into problems down the road. One of those things is planting your trees too close to your home.
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Everything You Need to Know About Pruning Oak Trees and Oak Wilt
Find out everything you need to know about oak tree pruning and signs of oak wilt.
A tree trunk shows severe root rot damage with the base and exposed roots displaying characteristic brown, decayed wood and deteriorated bark at the soil line.
Root Rot: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Root rot is a common condition that affects trees, shrubs and other plants which cause the roots to decay.
Why Is Tree Removal So Valuable After Storm Damage?
Storms are inevitable in some areas of the US. They can cause a lot of damage to your home, especially if you have trees on your property. For many reasons, tree removal is one of the most valuable services you can get after a storm. If you don't know the scope of these services, here are some of the things that tree removal can do for you after a storm...
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Spotted Lanternfly Seen in the Midwest
The Spotted Lanternfly is a type of pest that is known for attacking trees. They have been seen across the northeast United States and are spreading quickly.