Arbor Masters Davenport Blog

Tree Care Tips and Updates for the Quad Cities

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
Help your Davenport trees thrive this winter and prepare for spring. Learn about the challenges trees face here, and simple steps you can take to support them.
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?
AM truck and evergreem tree with cones in front.
Evergreen Trees for Midwest Landscapes: Broadleaf vs. Needle Varieties
Discover the diverse world of evergreen trees – from broadleaf to needle varieties. Learn how these resilient trees adorn landscapes and enrich ecosystems. Get expert insights on choosing, nurturing and caring for evergreens.
A thick layer of brown pine needles covers the forest floor, mixed with scattered fallen leaves and small twigs, creating natural ground cover.
Why Are My Pine Trees Dropping Needles? Signs & Solutions
Is pine needle drop a danger for your trees or part of a natural process? Read more to find out signs of natural needle drop and what indicates stress.
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 large webworm nest made of silky white webbing completely encloses the end of a tree branch, creating a tent-like structure among the green foliage.
Webworm Infestations: How to Protect Your Trees
Webworms are small, tannish-brown caterpillars that measure around half-an-inch long that spin thin, cotton-like webs around trees. 
Pink and purple magnolia buds emerge from fuzzy brown protective scales on branches, with some flowers beginning to open and others still tightly closed against a blurred background of more magnolia blooms.
Magnolia Trees: A Complete Guide
Magnolia trees are known for their large, glossy, dark green leaves with creamy white flowers and can be grown almost anywhere in the U.S. 
disease
Anthracnose: Identifying, Treating & Preventing This Common Tree Fungus
Anthracnose is a plant disease caused by fungi. It can cause severe damage to many species of trees, shrubs and other plants if left untreated.
A tree carving designed by Arbor Masters tree artist in Iowa.

Stay Informed About Davenport Tree Care

Subscribe to our newsletter for monthly updates on company news, tree care tips, and more delivered straight to your inbox.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Name