Tree Care Tips from Arbor Masters

Has Tulsa's summer storms left your trees damaged? Discover how professional restoration pruning can save them and improve their structure for years to come.

A tree in Oklahoma showing yellow leaves with green veins, classic symptoms of iron chlorosis in alkaline Great Plains soil.

Treating Iron Chlorosis: Why Fall Gives Great Plains and Midwest Trees the Best Chance

From September to November, trees absorb minerals best. Treat iron chlorosis in the fall to prevent branch dieback, slow growth, and long-term damage.

Healthy oak leaves on a tree in the Great Plains.

Hypoxylon Canker: What Homeowners Need to Know to Protect Their Trees

Hypoxylon canker is a serious tree disease that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. Learn how to spot it early and protect your Midwest trees.

An oak with large horned oak galls in a yard in the Midwest.

Horned Oak Gall: What Those Spiky Growths on Your Oak Tree Really Mean

Spiky growths on your oak tree? It could be horned oak gall! Learn what causes it, how to manage it, and when to take action to support your tree.

An arborist from Arbor Masters performs fertilization in Tulsa, OK.

Should I Fertilize My Trees in the Summer? (And the Best Time to Do It in Oklahoma)

Think fertilizer will fix your stressed trees? Timing is everything. Learn why summer feeding fails and when Oklahoma trees truly benefit.

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.

Yellow oak leaves showing the signs of insect and disease stress in Tulsa, OK.

6 Tips to Protect Your Tulsa Trees from Insects and Disease This Summer

Tulsa trees are under attack – protect yours. Explore smart, proactive ways to prevent insects and disease from weakening or killing your trees.

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 homeowner gathering soil for a soil test in Tulsa, OK.

How to Pick the Right Fertilizer for Your Tulsa Trees

Not all fertilizers are the same. Learn how to choose the right one for your Tulsa trees by targeting specific nutrient deficiencies – not just guessing.

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.