Tree Care Tips

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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 ...
A young red bud tree in bloom in Cedar Rapids, IA.
How to Help Newly Planted Trees Thrive in Cedar Rapids
So, you've finally replanted trees in your yard after losing them to the 2020 derecho. While planting is ...
A flowering tree blooming in spring, in the Quad Cities area.
Spring Tree Care Checklist for Davenport Properties
As spring finally emerges in the Davenport area, it’s time to get outside and check on your trees. ...
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Spring Tree Care Tips for Healthy Kansas City Trees
Kansas City winters don’t just take a toll on us – they leave our trees battered, stressed, and ...
An arborist from Arbor Masters injects insecticides to prevent attacks from insects in Liberty, KS.
6 Alternatives to Tree Removal: How To Preserve Your Kansas City Trees
If you’ve ever looked at an older tree on your property that isn’t looking its best anymore, you ...
An arborist from Arbor Masters installing a cable in a tree in Raytown, MO.
4 Ways Cabling and Bracing Reduce Tree Failure
Updated November 11, 2025 Having a mature or heritage tree on your Lee's Summit property can bring a ...
A climber from Arbor Masters assisting in tree removal in Fort Worth, TX.
8 Tips for Choosing the Right Tree Removal Company in Fort Worth
Does your Fort Worth property have a tree that's damaged, diseased, or simply in the wrong place? While ...
A team of arborists using a crane and a climber to dismantle a large tree and safely carry each piece to the ground.
What to Know About Crane-Assisted Tree Removal in Davenport
Removing a very large tree, or a tree in a tricky location (such as between two buildings) requires ...
A tree stump surrounded by grass in a Des Moines yard.
Stump Grinding vs Removal: Which is Right for Your Des Moines Yard?
Leaving a tree stump in your yard is almost never a good idea. Beyond being an eyesore, stumps ...
An arborist from Arbor Masters trimming a tree in the winter from a bucket truck in Tulsa, OK.
Seasonal Tree Pruning Guide: When & Why to Prune in Tulsa, OK
In Tulsa, timing is everything when it comes to tree pruning – the wrong season can stress or ...