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.

Yellow oak leaves showing the signs of insect and disease stress in Tulsa, OK.
6 Tips to Protect Your Tulsa Trees from Insects and Disease This Summer
Tulsa trees are under attack – protect yours. Explore smart, proactive ways to prevent insects and disease from weakening or killing your trees.
An emerald ash borer adult on a leave in Wichita, KS
How to Protect Your Wichita Trees from Emerald Ash Borer and Other Invasive Pests
Worried about emerald ash borer in Wichita? Learn which invasive insects are already here – and what you can do now to protect your trees before they spread.
The trademark bag that bagworms produce on a tree.
Protecting Your Midwest Trees from Bagworm Infestations
Think those little pine cone-shaped sacs are harmless? They’re bagworms and they can destroy your trees fast! Learn what to look for & how to protect your yard.
An ash tree with the S-shaped gallery underneath the bark indicating an attack from emerald ash borer.
Everything You Need to Know About the Emerald Ash Borer in the Midwest
Emerald ash borer is a serious threat to ash trees in the Midwest. Discover how to identify, prevent, and respond to an infestation on your property.
Healthy soil that’s ready for tree planting in Cedar Rapids, IA.
The Importance of Cedar Rapids Soil in Growing Trees
Soil does more than hold roots in place. Learn how Cedar Rapids soil conditions affect tree health, stability, and long-term success in your landscape.
A person planting a tree on their property in Davenport, IA.
4 Shade Trees You Should Consider for Your Davenport Property
Not all shade trees grow well in Davenport. Here are 4 reliable options that offer beauty, durability, and the canopy coverage your yard needs.
An elm tree in front of the sun and blue sky in the Great Plains Region.
How to Identify and Treat for Dutch Elm Disease in the Midwest
Don't lose all your elm trees to Dutch elm disease! Discover how to identify symptoms early and what you can do to keep it from spreading across the Midwest.
A maple leaf showing the signs of anthracnose outside of Des Moines, IA.
5 Common Tree Diseases to Watch Out for in the Des Moines Area
Some tree diseases in Des Moines kill within a year. Learn the early symptoms so you can catch problems before your tree becomes a safety risk.
A homeowner gathering soil for a soil test in Tulsa, OK.
How to Pick the Right Fertilizer for Your Tulsa Trees
Not all fertilizers are the same. Learn how to choose the right one for your Tulsa trees by targeting specific nutrient deficiencies – not just guessing.
Adult Japanese beetles defoliating a leaf in Oklahoma City, OK.
5 Tree Insects to Watch Out for in Oklahoma City
Some bugs just cause cosmetic damage – others kill trees entirely. Here are 5 tree insects every Oklahoma City homeowner should be watching for.
A close-up of an injector to a tree to treat EAB
5 Common Tree Insects That May Be Attacking Your Fort Worth Trees
Tree insects like emerald ash borer and bagworms are destructive pests. Arbor Masters explains how to prevent them, identify them, and protect your trees.
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
Fort Worth storms can cause serious wind damage to trees. Find out how to assess your trees and what steps to take to support their recovery.