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 Des Moines trees healthy and beautiful.

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.
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 maple leaf showing the signs of anthracnose outside of Des Moines, IA.
5 Common Tree Diseases to Watch Out for in the Des Moines Area
Some tree diseases in Des Moines kill within a year. Learn the early symptoms so you can catch problems before your tree becomes a safety risk.
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.
A group of nursery trees ready to plant in Ankeny, IA.
How to Choose the Right Tree for Your Des Moines Property
From size to soil needs, not every tree fits every yard. Arbor Masters explains how to choose the right tree that will thrive in Des Moines conditions.
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.
The white blooms of a spring flowering tree near Des Moines, Iowa.
6 Spring Flowering Trees That Thrive in Des Moines
Looking for spring flowering trees that will thrive in your Des Moines yard? Discover native and proven varieties that put on a show of color each spring.
A certified arborist in a bucket truck carefully removing a tree with a chainsaw.
Why Does Tree Removal Cost So Much In Des Moines?
Shocked by your tree removal cost? Learn what affects pricing and why investing in professional care ensures safety, efficiency, and lasting peace of mind.
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.