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Tree Care Tips from Arbor Masters

Keep your trees thriving year-round with seasonal tips, expert advice, and the latest trends in tree care.

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
Don't let your Cedar Rapids tree become another casualty. Learn how to water young trees the right way with proven techniques from local certified arborists.
A tree in a city with the summer sun behind it.
The Danger of Heat Stress and How to Protect Your Midwest Trees
Midwest heat waves can do more than dry out lawns – they can also weaken or kill trees. Learn how to spot heat stress and protect your property this summer.
The trademark bag that bagworms produce on a tree.
Protecting Your Midwest Trees from Bagworm Infestations
Think those little pine cone-shaped sacs are harmless? They’re bagworms and they can destroy your trees fast! Learn what to look for & how to protect your yard.
An ash tree with the S-shaped gallery underneath the bark indicating an attack from emerald ash borer.
Everything You Need to Know About the Emerald Ash Borer in the Midwest
Emerald ash borer is a serious threat to ash trees in the Midwest. Discover how to identify, prevent, and respond to an infestation on your property.
Healthy soil that’s ready for tree planting in Cedar Rapids, IA.
The Importance of Cedar Rapids Soil in Growing Trees
Soil does more than hold roots in place. Learn how Cedar Rapids soil conditions affect tree health, stability, and long-term success in your landscape.
An elm tree in front of the sun and blue sky in the Great Plains Region.
How to Identify and Treat for Dutch Elm Disease in the Midwest
Don't lose all your elm trees to Dutch elm disease! Discover how to identify symptoms early and what you can do to keep it from spreading across the Midwest.
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.
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.
A young red bud tree in bloom in Cedar Rapids, IA.
How to Help Newly Planted Trees Thrive in Cedar Rapids
Just planted a tree in Cedar Rapids? Learn expert tips from Arbor Masters on how to care for it after planting so it grows strong and healthy for years to come.
The Arbor Masters team removing a storm damaged tree from a home in Cedar Rapids, IA.
8 Tips for Hiring a Tree Removal Service in Cedar Rapids
Consider these tips when hiring a tree removal service in Cedar Rapids. Know what to look for when choosing a company to work with to ensure peace of mind.
A tree that has partially fallen onto the roof of a small, suburban home near Cedar Rapids, IA.
Spotting the Signs of Dangerous Trees in Cedar Rapids
Find out how to spot dangerous trees before they damage your Cedar Rapids property. Learn the warning signs, risks, and solutions after the 2020 derecho.
Arborists from Arbor Masters installing cabling support systems in a large tree near Des Moines, IA.
Signs Your Iowa Trees May Need Structural Support for Safety
Spot the warning signs your tree needs structural support before storm damage strikes. Keep Iowa homes safe and mature trees standing with expert support solutions.
A tree carving designed by Arbor Masters tree artist in Iowa.

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