Arbor Masters Davenport Blog

Leaving bagworms in your tree could cost you – literally. In some cities across the Midwest, failing to ...

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

Every year, news stories pop up across the United States announcing that emerald ash borer has reached a ...

A person planting a tree on their property in Davenport, IA.

4 Shade Trees You Should Consider for Your Davenport Property

Tree Profiles

Walking into a nursery and seeing rows of trees you know little about can feel overwhelming – especially ...

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

Is something off with your tree? If the leaves are turning yellow or brown long before fall, it ...

A group of carpenter ants on a log in Tulsa, OK.

Are Carpenter Ants Harming Your Tree? Here’s What You Should Know

Contrary to popular belief, carpenter ants don’t kill trees – they reveal what’s already happening beneath the bark. ...

Bees setting a hive on a crack of a tree

What Arbor Masters Is Doing to Save the Bees

Company & Community

Across the U.S., honeybee deaths have reached record levels, with beekeepers reporting the highest loss of colonies in ...

Close-up of tree roots growing in compacted, waterlogged soil in a Davenport yard.

What Healthy Soil Looks Like – and Why Your Davenport Trees Depend on It

Have you ever wondered why some trees in Davenport seem to thrive year after year – while others ...

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. ...

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 ...

Arbor Masters using a lift truck to prune a large tree after a storm in Davenport, IA.

Signs of Winter Tree Damage in Davenport

Davenport’s winters can be brutal on trees. With average snowfalls of 30+ inches annually and ice storms that ...

A bare tree branch covered in snow after a Midwest winter storm.

6 Winter Tree Care Tips You Can’t Afford to Ignore While Living in the Midwest

Picture your trees in spring, bursting with fresh leaves and vibrant blooms. What many homeowners don’t realize is ...

Bare, dormant trees with snow covered branches in a backyard just outside of Davenport, Iowa.

How to Help Trees Thrive in Winter: Tips for Davenport Residents

Winter in the Quad Cities isn't just tough on people—it's hard on trees too. Most homeowners don't think ...