Arbor Masters of Wichita’s Blog

Welcome to our blog! Here, you'll find valuable information and insights on all things tree care. Our team of Certified Arborists is passionate about helping you maintain the health and beauty of your trees. Whether you're a homeowner or a business owner, we're here to provide expert advice and tips.

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.
White Oak with brown to range leaves during fall season.
Everything You Need to Know About Pruning Oak Trees and Oak Wilt
Find out everything you need to know about oak tree pruning and signs of oak wilt.
The thick, deeply furrowed bark of a Bur Oak tree shows its characteristic rough, corky texture with deep ridges and furrows surrounding green oak leaves.
Everything You Want to Know About Bur Oak Trees (and Acorns)
  Welcome to our series on trees 101! Each post, we will dive into common trees in the midwestern United States to learn more about tree care, growth, and identification. Today, we’re focusing our attention on the Bur Oak tree. The bur oak tree provides food and shelter for a variety of wildlife including birds,…
A woman and toddler walk across a lush green lawn under the shade of large, mature trees in a well-maintained residential yard in Texas.
The Importance of Pruning Your Trees
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…
5 Reasons To Request Tree Inspections
A tree inspection is vital to the health and well-being of your trees. It’s a process that allows a certified arborist to examine your trees and make recommendations for their care. Here are six reasons why you should request tree inspections regularly. Inspections Can Diagnose Tree Infections Early Many tree diseases are difficult to spot…
Insects and Disease Problems Your Tree Could Get
Trees get sick too. Just like people, they can catch diseases and pests that can make them weak and susceptible to other problems. That’s why it’s important to watch out for signs of disease and pests, so you can get your tree the help it needs. If you have a tree on your property and…
A tree carving designed by Arbor Masters tree artist in Iowa.

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