Tree Care Tips from Arbor Masters

In this article, the professional Arborists at Tree Tech have gathered 5 of the most common myths about trees and will explain why they're wrong.

Trees can provide shade and beauty and even increase your home's value. But while planting trees may seem like a no-brainer, there are a few things tree services recommend avoiding if you don't want to run into problems down the road. One of those things is planting your trees too close to your home.

Storms are inevitable in some areas of the US. They can cause a lot of damage to your home, especially if you have trees on your property. For many reasons, tree removal is one of the most valuable services you can get after a storm. If you don't know the scope of these services, here are some of the things that tree removal can do for you after a storm...

As the extreme and relenting summer heat continues here in North Texas, your trees/plants will likely express water stress symptoms. Under normal conditions, plant foliage is puffy or swollen.

  Welcome to our series on trees 101! Each post, we will dive into common trees in the midwestern United States to learn more about tree care, growth, and identification. Today, we’re focusing our attention on the Bur Oak tree. The bur oak tree provides food and shelter for a variety of wildlife including birds,…

Bagworms are a common pest in North Texas, especially on evergreen species such as cedars, junipers, and cypresses trees.  However, it is not uncommon to observe them infest broad-leaf trees like oaks, maples, and elms as well. While they are common, they may not always be noticeable, especially on evergreens, as they use material from the trees, they infest to camouflage their casings. Like other insects, bagworms have a year-long life cycle, and control measures depend on the growth stage of the pest.

If you love nature, you probably already know a thing or two about trees. But if you have trees at home or are thinking about planting some, you might want to know more about their anatomy. It's beneficial to understand how a tree grows and functions to take care of it properly.

Among the many benefits trees offer, privacy is one of the most common. They act as a physical barrier between you and your nosy neighbors and provide psychological comfort, making you feel safer at home. If you’re interested in planting a privacy screen, you want to read this text to find out the best trees…

If you love trees and want to start planting them, there are some things you should consider before getting started. Planting can be a bit more complicated than it seems. You need to make sure the tree you want to plant is appropriate for the type of climate and soil in your area. Also, you…

Trees are constantly under a variety of environmental stresses. The stress factors imposed on them range from chemicals like nutrient deficiencies to mechanical ones, from storm damage to construction damage, and cultural factors like misuse of pesticides/fertilizers, poor pruning practices, over watering, and poor planting practices.  Under normal conditions, trees are equipped fairly well to…

It can be hard to tell if your tree is dead. The leaves may still be on the branches, and the tree might not look too different from when it was alive. But if you’re not sure whether or not it is dead yet, there are a few factors you can look for to help…

Okay, finish the following sentence:  April showers bring May…..yes, flowers!  But what happens when a wet fall is combined with a relatively wet spring?  Well, sometimes, wet springs don’t only lead to fortuitous flowering.  In fact, excessive soil moisture (especially over extended periods) can lead to optimal growing conditions for fungal pathogens that can harm…