Tree Care Tips

A mature tree against a bright sun in Davenport, with sunlight washing out much of the image.
Tree Stress in the Quad Cities: What to Watch for This Summer
June in the Quad Cities means one thing is certain – summer is officially here. The Mississippi River ...
Close-up of a tree branch in Des Moines showing yellow leaves with browning, crispy edges – an advanced sign of drought stress in trees.
Don’t Let Your Des Moines Trees Succumb to Drought Stress This Summer
Just when Des Moines residents thought they could breathe easy, drought is knocking on our door again. Iowa ...
A young girl watering a newly planted tree with a garden hose set to a slow drip in a Cedar Rapids backyard.
How to Water Young Trees in Cedar Rapids: Expert Tips for Success
If your family participated in the "One Child, One Tree – Growing Together" program that launched this past ...
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 ...