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
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.
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.