Tree Care Tips from Arbor Masters

A tree in a city with the summer sun behind it.
The Danger of Heat Stress and How to Protect Your Midwest Trees
Midwest heat waves can do more than dry out lawns – they can also weaken or kill trees. Learn how to spot heat stress and protect your property this summer.
An aerial view of Kansas City during a dry summer.
4 Drought-Tolerant Trees to Plant in Your Kansas City Yard
Worried about drought conditions killing a tree? Consider planting one of these drought-tolerant trees that will thrive, even when we see a lack of rain.
The trademark bag that bagworms produce on a tree.
Protecting Your Midwest Trees from Bagworm Infestations
Think those little pine cone-shaped sacs are harmless? They’re bagworms and they can destroy your trees fast! Learn what to look for & how to protect your yard.
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 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.
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.
A newly planted tree with mulch around it in Raytown, MO.
5 Common Mistakes Kansas City Homeowners Make When Caring for Their Newly Planted Trees
Planting a tree is just the beginning. Learn how to care for newly planted trees in Kansas City with tips from the certified experts at Arbor Masters.
An aerial photo of Kansas City.
How Planting Trees Reduces the Urban Heat Island Effect in the Greater Kansas City Area
Urban heat islands are heating up Kansas City – learn how planting trees helps cool things down and what Arbor Masters recommends for your yard.
A member of the Arbor Masters team preparing to plant a tree in Liberty, MO.
4 Best Native Trees to Plant on Your Parkville Property
Planting native trees creates a beautiful, low-maintenance yard and supports local ecosystems. Discover four great native tree options for Parkville properties.
An arborist from Arbor Masters injecting fertilizer into the ground outside Kansas City, MO.
Spring Tree Care Tips for Healthy Kansas City Trees
Give your Kansas City trees the best start this season! Follow these expert spring tree care tips to boost growth, prevent disease, and keep them thriving.
An arborist from Arbor Masters injects insecticides to prevent attacks from insects in Liberty, KS.
6 Alternatives to Tree Removal: How To Preserve Your Kansas City Trees
When your trees aren’t looking their best, don’t jump to removal. Arbor Masters explains typical tree preservation methods that can help save your trees.
A tree carving designed by Arbor Masters tree artist in Iowa.

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