Tree Care Tips

Close-up of tree leaves turning yellow in summer, showing early signs of stress or nutrient deficiency in Kansas City.
5 Reasons Why Your Tree’s Leaves Are Turning Yellow During Summer
It's the height of summer in Kansas City, and you've started noticing yellow leaves scattered across your lawn ...
Storm-damaged tree that fell on a Cedar Rapids home.
How to Protect Young Trees from Storm Damage in Cedar Rapids
As July temperatures climb and afternoon thunderheads build on the western horizon, Cedar Rapids homeowners face a familiar ...
Close-up of a tree branch with green leaves starting to turn yellow and brown — an early sign of drought stress in underwatered trees.
Is Your Tree Underwatered? What to Look for and How to Water Properly
Lately, we’ve been getting a flood of calls about what looks like a fungus attacking trees in Des ...
A dead tree in a yard in Kansas City, MO.
6 Warning Signs Your Tree May Be Dead or Dying in Kansas City
Kansas City trees deal with a lot – intense heat, sudden cold snaps, pests, disease, and frequent drought. ...
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, ...