Tree Care Tips

A soaker hose watering the ground in Lee’s Summit, MO.
The Importance of Deep Watering for Kansas City Trees
Kansas City's summer weather can be unpredictable. What starts as a mild, pleasant season can quickly shift into ...
An arborist from Arbor Masters performs fertilization in Tulsa, OK.
Should I Fertilize My Trees in the Summer? (And the Best Time to Do It in Oklahoma)
When your trees look stressed or aren’t growing as vibrantly as they should, fertilizer seems like the obvious ...
A tree in a city with the summer sun behind it.
The Danger of Heat Stress and How to Protect Your Midwest Trees
Midwest summers are heating up – and fast. In 2024, the U.S. saw its hottest year on record, ...
Healthy soil that’s ready for tree planting in Cedar Rapids, IA.
The Importance of Cedar Rapids Soil in Growing Trees
You gave your tree a good spot, planted it properly, and watered it, so why does it still ...
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 ...
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 Dallas-Fort Worth area. Some blow through with a few broken ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...