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 homeowner gathering soil for a soil test in Tulsa, OK.
How to Pick the Right Fertilizer for Your Tulsa Trees
If you’ve ever been to a lawn and garden store and looked at the selection of fertilizers, it ...
Adult Japanese beetles defoliating a leaf in Oklahoma City, OK.
5 Tree Insects to Watch Out for in Oklahoma City
Is that bug on your tree harmless or a threat that could bring it down? Without knowing the ...
A close-up of an injector to a tree to treat EAB
5 Common Tree Insects That May Be Attacking Your Fort Worth Trees
When your trees aren’t looking as vibrant as they should, one of the most common problems is an ...
The Arbor Masters team responding to a tree that suffered wind damage in Fort Worth, TX.
After the Storm: What Fort Worth Homeowners Should Know About Wind Damage in Trees
Windstorms are a part of life in the Fort Worth area. Some blow through with a few broken ...
A group of carpenter ants on a log in Tulsa, OK.
Are Carpenter Ants Harming Your Tree? Here’s What You Should Know
Contrary to popular belief, carpenter ants don’t kill trees – they reveal what’s already happening beneath the bark. ...
A group of nursery trees ready to plant in Ankeny, IA.
How to Choose the Right Tree for Your Des Moines Property
Planting a tree might seem as simple as picking one you like and digging a hole – but ...
Maple leaves showing the signs of anthracnose in Oklahoma City, OK.
8 Common Signs of Tree Diseases in Oklahoma City
Healthy trees are a beautiful part of any Oklahoma City landscape – but when something looks off, it’s ...
Bees setting a hive on a crack of a tree
What Arbor Masters Is Doing to Save the Bees
Across the U.S., honeybee deaths have reached record levels, with beekeepers reporting the highest loss of colonies in ...
Close-up of tree roots growing in compacted, waterlogged soil in a Davenport yard.
What Healthy Soil Looks Like – and Why Your Davenport Trees Depend on It
Have you ever wondered why some trees in Davenport seem to thrive year after year – while others ...
The Arbor Masters of Wichita team cleaning up after a storm in Wichita, KS.
The Hidden Risks of Storm-Damaged Trees in Wichita
Storm-damaged trees might still be standing, but that doesn’t mean they’re in the clear. Cracks, broken limbs, or ...
A newly planted tree with mulch around it in Raytown, MO.
5 Common Mistakes Kansas City Homeowners Make When Caring for Their Newly Planted Trees
If you’ve ever planted a new tree and noticed it wasn’t growing like you’d hoped, you’re not alone. ...
An aerial photo of Kansas City.
How Planting Trees Reduces the Urban Heat Island Effect in the Greater Kansas City Area
During Kansas City's sweltering summers, it can feel like you're living in an oven. This intense heat isn't ...