Tree Care Tips from Arbor Masters

Arbor Masters supports you long after we leave your property. Find expert tips on our blog to keep your trees healthy and beautiful.

Mature Texas mountain laurel in full bloom with cascading purple flower clusters and glossy evergreen leaves.
What North Texas Spring Bloomers Need Before Summer Heat
Spring blooms are fading across Dallas. What your flowering trees need now can determine how they handle summer heat, drought, and disease pressure.
A metallic emerald green adult emerald ash borer beetle resting on a pale gray tree branch.
Emerald Ash Borer in Dallas: What to Do Right Now If You Have an Ash Tree
Emerald ash borer is killing Dallas ash trees right now. If you have an ash on your property, what you do this spring determines whether it survives.
An aerial view shows a Dallas neighborhood filled with mature trees in the foreground, with the downtown skyline visible in the distance under a bright blue sky.
10 Most Common Trees in North Texas and What to Watch For
Different trees need different care, and getting it wrong can cost you. Learn to identify the 10 most common trees in North Texas and what to watch for.
A large tree leans heavily to one side, its thick trunk covered in lichen and rough bark, with a visible break at the top where a major limb has snapped off.
How to Identify Tree Stress in Dallas: Signs, Causes & What to Do
Tree stress in Dallas isn’t always obvious. Learn the signs, common causes, and what to do to keep your trees healthy and avoid bigger issues.
A dead oak tree with bare, twisted branches rises above dense green vegetation, showing the stark contrast of oak wilt mortality against healthy surrounding growth.
Oak Wilt in Dallas: How to Spot It, Prevent It, and Save Your Trees
Oak wilt is still spreading across Dallas. Learn how to recognize early signs, prevent infection, and take the right steps to protect your oaks.
Oak leaves on a branch displaying the white, powdery fungal coating typical of powdery mildew disease.
Powdery Mildew Is Common in the Midwest – Here’s What to Do About It
Seeing a white powdery coating on your trees or shrubs? Learn how to identify powdery mildew, stop its spread, and protect plant health before plants weaken.
Sunlight filtering through a red maple tree canopy in full fall color, with deep red leaves contrasting against golden-yellow foliage in the background.
Thinking About a Maple Tree? Care Tips and Common Types to Know
Some maple trees live 300+ years — if you choose the right one. Compare sugar, red, and silver maples side-by-side, plus get expert planting and care tips.
Native cedar and juniper trees grow naturally in a Fort Worth forest setting.
A Guide to Identifying and Caring for Texas Cedar Trees
Not all cedars are true cedars. Get a clear guide to identifying cedar trees in Texas, including native species, look-alikes & basic care tips for homeowners.
A large mature ash tree stands in full foliage near a lake, showing the impressive size and canopy spread that mature ash trees can achieve.
How to Tell If You Have an Ash Tree (and How to Care for It)
Wondering if you have an ash tree? Learn how to identify common ash species, recognize early stress signs, and support tree health in areas affected by EAB.
An oak with large horned oak galls in a yard in the Midwest.
Horned Oak Gall: What Those Spiky Growths on Your Oak Tree Really Mean
Spiky growths on your oak tree? It could be horned oak gall! Learn what causes it, how to manage it, and when to take action to support your tree.
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.
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.