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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.

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.
An Arbor Masters technician operates fertilization equipment near a young tree while an Arbor Masters truck with specialized equipment sits parked on the lawn beside a residential pond.
Fall Fertilization: The Key to Healthy Trees
Temperatures are going down, the leaves are starting to turn and local plant care is just as important now as ever; when should I start to think about fertilization?
Worker drills hole into bark for injection.
Wood-Boring Beetles: Identifying and Controlling These Destructive Pests
Is your tree infested with wood-boring beetles? Learn to spot the signs and symptoms of infestation by beetles and destructive moth larvae so you can get professional treatment before permanent damage occurs.
redbud tree
Redbud Trees: Everything You Need to Know
In this Tree 101 guide, we will tell you about the captivating characteristics of Redbud trees and how to best take care of them.
crabapple blooms
Crabapple Trees: Your Tree Care Guide
Crabapples trees are showstoppers in gardens and home lawns across the country.
sweet gum tree leaves
Sweet Gum Tree Care: Tips for Growing and Maintaining Sweet Gums in the Midwest
The beautiful sweet gum tree is native to North America, dropping its infamous spiky gum balls each autumn.
A tree carving designed by Arbor Masters tree artist in Iowa.

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