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 group of carpenter ants on a log in Tulsa, OK.
Are Carpenter Ants Harming Your Tree? Here’s What You Should Know
Seeing carpenter ants on your tree? Arbor Masters shares why they’re a sign of hidden decay—not a pest problem—and what to do next.
A group of nursery trees ready to plant in Ankeny, IA.
How to Choose the Right Tree for Your Des Moines Property
From size to soil needs, not every tree fits every yard. Arbor Masters explains how to choose the right tree that will thrive in Des Moines conditions.
Maple leaves showing the signs of anthracnose in Oklahoma City, OK.
8 Common Signs of Tree Diseases in Oklahoma City
Strange spots, thinning leaves, or early color changes? Learn how to spot tree disease symptoms early in Oklahoma City with expert tips from Arbor Masters.
Bees setting a hive on a crack of a tree
What Arbor Masters Is Doing to Save the Bees
Find out what Arbor Masters is doing to save the bees – and why your choice of tree care company matters more than ever for pollinators and the planet.
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
Learn what healthy soil looks like, why it matters, and how Davenport homeowners can improve tree health through better soil care and structure.
The Arbor Masters of Wichita team cleaning up after a storm in Wichita, KS.
The Hidden Risks of Storm-Damaged Trees in Wichita
Just because a tree survives the storm doesn’t mean it’s safe. Learn how storm-damaged trees can suffer from hidden stress, decay, and disease over time.
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
Planting a tree is just the beginning. Learn how to care for newly planted trees in Kansas City with tips from the certified experts at Arbor Masters.
An aerial photo of Kansas City.
How Planting Trees Reduces the Urban Heat Island Effect in the Greater Kansas City Area
Urban heat islands are heating up Kansas City – learn how planting trees helps cool things down and what Arbor Masters recommends for your yard.
A member of the Arbor Masters team preparing to plant a tree in Liberty, MO.
4 Best Native Trees to Plant on Your Parkville Property
Planting native trees creates a beautiful, low-maintenance yard and supports local ecosystems. Discover four great native tree options for Parkville properties.
The white blooms of a spring flowering tree near Des Moines, Iowa.
6 Spring Flowering Trees That Thrive in Des Moines
Looking for spring flowering trees that will thrive in your Des Moines yard? Discover native and proven varieties that put on a show of color each spring.
A young red bud tree in bloom in Cedar Rapids, IA.
How to Help Newly Planted Trees Thrive in Cedar Rapids
Just planted a tree in Cedar Rapids? Learn expert tips from Arbor Masters on how to care for it after planting so it grows strong and healthy for years to come.
A flowering tree blooming in spring, in the Quad Cities area.
Spring Tree Care Checklist for Davenport Properties
Help trees recover from winter & burst into spring growth. Arbor Masters’ spring tree care checklist has everything you need for a healthy Davenport landscape.