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An arborist from Arbor Masters installing cables in a tree in Shawnee, KS.
5 Reasons to Use Cabling and Bracing for Your Western KC Metro Trees
Tree cabling and bracing is an important service that can save homeowners money. Arbor Masters explains how it benefits Kansas City residents long term.
A tree branch covered in thick ice buildup with snow covering the ground after an ice storm in Kansas City, Missouri.
How to Save Your Ice and Snow-Damaged Trees in Kansas City
Dealing with ice and snow-damaged trees? Get expert advice on recovery, prevention, and keeping your Kansas City yard safe after the storm from Arbor Masters.
Ice frozen on a tree branch, creating a layer of frost that could cause damage to the tree, potentially requiring pruning after the storm to prevent further harm.
6 Signs Your Shawnee Tree Needs Pruning After a Storm
Wondering if your tree needs pruning after a storm? Learn 6 signs of damage and how Arbor Masters can quickly restore your tree’s health and safety.
Storm fallen branches of a tree during a snowstorm in Shawnee, KS
Top 5 Reasons to Remove Hazardous Trees Before Winter in Shawnee, KS
Winter storms can turn hazardous trees into serious threats. Discover signs, benefits of removal, & expert tips to keep your landscape safe with Arbor Masters.
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.
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.
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. 
A bright red spider mite sits on a green leaf surface, showing the tiny pest's distinctive coloration and eight legs in sharp detail against a blurred background.
Spider Mites are Crawling in Trees Near You
Like many other pests, Spider Mites are small arachnids that eat through your trees and plants and can cause serious damage.
Eastern red cedar tree covered in snow during winter
Eastern Red Cedar: Everything You Want To Know
The Eastern Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana, is an evergreen coniferous tree native to eastern North America.
A tree carving designed by Arbor Masters tree artist in Iowa.

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