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 tree leaves turning yellow in summer, showing early signs of stress or nutrient deficiency in Kansas City.
5 Reasons Why Your Tree’s Leaves Are Turning Yellow During Summer
Concerned about yellow leaves on your trees this summer? Learn the 5 main causes affecting Kansas City area trees and when to call for professional help.
An arborist from Arbor Masters spraying a tree with preventive insecticides in Lee’s Summit, MO.
4 Common Kansas City Tree Pests Homeowners Need to Watch For
Worried about tree Kansas City tree pests? Learn how to spot 4 common threats before they stress or kill your trees – and what you can do to stop them.
Storm-damaged tree that fell on a Cedar Rapids home.
How to Protect Young Trees from Storm Damage in Cedar Rapids
Worried your new sapling won’t survive Cedar Rapids’ summer storms? Learn how to protect young trees from storm damage with these expert tips and strategies.
Close-up of a tree branch with green leaves starting to turn yellow and brown — an early sign of drought stress in underwatered trees.
Is Your Tree Underwatered? What to Look for and How to Water Properly
Yellowing leaves, thinning canopies, and even fungus may be signs of underwatered trees. Learn what to look for and how to water trees the right way.
A dead tree in a yard in Kansas City, MO.
6 Warning Signs Your Tree May Be Dead or Dying in Kansas City
Dead or dying tree? Don’t wait for it to fall. Learn the top 6 warning signs and when to call for safe, professional tree removal in Kansas City.
A crape myrtle tree against a blue sky in Fort Worth, TX.
Avoiding Crape Murder: The Right Way to Care for Crape Myrtles in Forth Worth
Stop crape murder in Fort Worth! Get expert tips from our arborists on how to properly prune, fertilize, and care for your crape myrtles year-round.
Healthy oak leaves on a tree in the Great Plains.
Hypoxylon Canker: What Homeowners Need to Know to Protect Their Trees
Hypoxylon canker is a serious tree disease that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. Learn how to spot it early and protect your Midwest trees.
An elm leaf demonstrating the signs of bacterial leaf scorch in Oklahoma City, OK.
What You Need to Know About Bacterial Leaf Scorch in Oklahoma City
Trees turning brown too early? It could be bacterial leaf scorch. Learn how to spot it, treat it, and protect your Oklahoma City trees from decline.
An oak with large horned oak galls in a yard in the Midwest.
Horned Oak Gall: What Those Spiky Growths on Your Oak Tree Really Mean
Spiky growths on your oak tree? It could be horned oak gall! Learn what causes it, how to manage it, and when to take action to support your tree.
Cluster of oak leaves showing early signs of oak wilt, with green leaves beginning to turn yellow and brown at the edges.
Oak Wilt: The Tree Disease You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Think your oak tree is stressed? It could be oak wilt. Learn the signs, common misdiagnoses, and why early detection is critical for your trees.
A mature tree against a bright sun in Davenport, with sunlight washing out much of the image.
Tree Stress in the Quad Cities: What to Watch for This Summer
Your trees deal with a lot more than you realize. Explore how Iowa’s weather, pests, and soil affect tree health – and how to spot stress before it worsens.
Close-up of a tree branch in Des Moines showing yellow leaves with browning, crispy edges – an advanced sign of drought stress in trees.
Don’t Let Your Des Moines Trees Succumb to Drought Stress This Summer
Four years of drought left Des Moines trees vulnerable, and dry conditions are returning. Learn to recognize the symptoms and how to support your trees.