Arbor Masters of Wichita’s Blog

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Just because a tree survives the storm doesn’t mean it’s safe. Learn how storm-damaged trees can suffer from hidden stress, decay, and disease over time.

Wichita trees face serious threats from damaging insects. Arbor Masters reveals three common pests and what homeowners can do to prevent infestations.

Tree pruning in different seasons has different goals and benefits. Arbor Masters explains the benefits of pruning your trees in different seasons in Wichita, KS

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?

The beautiful sweet gum tree is native to North America, dropping its infamous spiky gum balls each autumn.

Find out everything you need to know about oak tree pruning and signs of oak wilt.

Pruning trees is both an art as well as a science. Like all good art, there are rules to follow when pruning trees. When it comes to trees, we’re not talking about an inanimate object; we’re talking about something alive that gives us the air we breathe. Pruning, when done improperly, can be detrimental to…