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Tree care blog for the Oklahoma City metro
Cost answers, seasonal guidance, pest & disease guides, and preserve-vs-remove decision logic, all reviewed by ISA-Certified Arborists. Never filler, never “Uncategorized.”
Property & Value · 2024-09-12
The Dangers of Tree Roots to a Home's Foundation & Plumbing
How invasive roots damage slabs and sewer lines, and the right way to manage them without killing the tree.
6 min
Storms & Emergency · 2024-08-21
How to Prepare Trees for Strong Winds
Structural pruning, cabling, and end-weight reduction work the canopy *before* the storm, not after.
5 min
Tree Health · 2024-08-05
What Are Drought-Stressed Trees? Signs of Drought Stress
Early-leaf scorch, premature fall color, sparse canopy, what to watch for, and what helps.
5 min
Planting · 2024-07-18
Best Trees for Oklahoma Homes, Privacy, Shade & Flowering
Right tree, right space, species that actually thrive in OKC soil, wind, and heat.
7 min
Pruning & Trimming · 2024-07-02
When Should You Prune Trees? Best Time of Year in Oklahoma
Late dormancy is the safest window for most species, with one major oak exception.
5 min
Tree Removal · 2024-06-14
Best Time of Year for Tree Removals in Oklahoma
Removals can happen year-round, but timing affects price, lawn impact, and replant options.
5 min
Pests & Disease · 2024-05-29
Why Is My Tree Discolored?
Chlorosis, scorch, anthracnose, or something below ground, a field guide to diagnosing leaf color.
6 min
Storms & Emergency · 2024-05-12
Warning Signs You Need Emergency Tree Care ASAP
Cracked trunks, hanging limbs, sudden lean, when to call (405) 815-7959 immediately.
4 min
Pruning & Trimming · 2024-04-20
Why Is Tree Pruning Important?
Structural pruning is preventive medicine for trees, and it pays off for decades.
5 min
Tree Removal · 2024-04-03
How Much Does It Cost to Cut Down a Tree?
The honest answer, what drives removal pricing in the OKC metro.
5 min
Tree Health · 2024-03-18
Can I Ignore a Damaged Tree?
Sometimes yes, usually no, here's how to tell.
4 min
Planting · 2024-03-01
What Are the Best Drought-Tolerant Trees?
Oklahoma-tested species that survive a hot, dry summer once established.
6 min
Stump & Roots · 2024-02-14
Pros & Cons of Stump Grinding
Faster than full excavation, but with trade-offs you should know.
4 min
Tree Removal · 2024-01-28
4 Tree Removal Alternatives
Cabling, restoration pruning, root remediation, and PHC, what to try first.
5 min
Tree Health · 2024-01-10
How to Keep Trees Healthy
The arborist's short list, mulch, water, structural pruning, and don't fertilize blindly.
5 min
Tree Health · 2023-12-22
Tree Health Care Inspection, What to Expect
What an arborist actually looks at during a health inspection.
5 min
Tree Health · 2023-12-05
Tree Health Assessment
A more in-depth look at what makes a tree healthy, or unhealthy.
6 min
Tree Health · 2023-11-18
Maintenance Tree & Membership Program
The case for a year-round care plan instead of one-off visits.
5 min
Pruning & Trimming · 2023-11-01
DIY vs Professional Tree Trimming, What's Best?
Where DIY ends and where professional rigging begins.
5 min
Storms & Emergency · 2023-10-14
Warning Signs You Need Emergency Tree Removal
Visible failures that mean the tree must come down, now.
4 min
Storms & Emergency · 2023-09-27
Who to Call When a Tree Falls in the Road
The right sequence, utility, city, arborist.
4 min
Pruning & Trimming · 2023-09-10
How to Trim a Tree Without Killing It
Cuts to make, cuts to avoid, the basics of ANSI A300 pruning.
5 min
Stump & Roots · 2023-08-24
How Much Root Damage Can a Tree Take?
Construction, trenching, paving, what a tree survives and what it doesn't.
6 min
Tree Health · 2023-08-07
What Causes Large Holes in Tree Trunks?
Wounds, decay, animals, and how to assess what they mean.
5 min
Storms & Emergency · 2023-07-21
Can a Partially Uprooted Tree Be Saved?
Usually not, but here's when it's worth a try.
4 min
Pests & Disease · 2023-07-04
How to Protect Trees from Insects and Pests
Vigor first, monitoring second, targeted treatment last.
5 min
Property & Value · 2023-06-17
Do Trees Increase Property Value?
Yes, by measurable amounts. Here's how and why.
5 min
Pruning & Trimming · 2023-05-30
Dangers of DIY Tree Care, Planting, Removal & Trimming
The most common ways homeowners injure themselves or kill trees.
5 min
Tree Removal · 2023-05-13
A Homeowner's Guide to Tree Removal
What to expect from quote to cleanup.
6 min
Tree Health · 2023-04-26
How Do Trees Survive Winter?
Dormancy, hardening off, and why a winter watering helps mature trees.
4 min
Planting · 2023-04-09
Can You Plant Trees in the Fall?
Yes, and in Oklahoma, fall is often the *best* planting season.
4 min
Planting · 2023-03-23
How to Plant a Tree (the Right Way)
Hole width, depth, root flare, mulch, the things most planting guides get wrong.
6 min
Tree Health · 2023-03-06
My Tree Is Dying, Signs and Solutions
How to triage a tree in decline and decide what's next.
5 min
Featured jobs
Recent work from our crews across the OKC metro.
tree-health · Edmond, OK
Deep Root Feeding an Arizona Cypress in Edmond
Deep root feeding and soil conditioning for an Arizona cypress and landscape trees on a residential property in Edmond, OK.
tree-health · Meeker, OK
Cabling a Split Blackjack Oak in Meeker, OK
We saved a mature blackjack oak in Meeker, OK by installing a cabling system to stabilize a splitting trunk.
tree-health · Oklahoma City, OK
Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment in Oklahoma City
Our plant health care team treated an Elm tree in Oklahoma City for Elm leaf beetle infestations, protecting it from significant damage and defoliation.
tree-planting · Oklahoma City, OK
Planting a 12-Foot Blue Deodar Tree in Oklahoma City
Arbor Image planted a 12-foot Blue Deodar tree after removing an existing tree and grinding the stump at an Oklahoma City home.
tree-removal · Norman, OK
Removing a Large Maple Tree Near Utility Lines in Norman
A large maple tree in Norman, OK, was safely removed due to its proximity to utility lines, preventing potential hazards for the homeowner.
tree-removal · Nichols Hills, OK
Removing a Diseased American Elm in Nichols Hills With a Crane
Arbor Image removed a large, diseased American elm located close to a home in Nichols Hills, OK, using a crane for a safe and controlled take-down.
tree-removal · Guthrie, OK
Removing an Oak and an Elm in Guthrie
Arbor Image removed an oak growing too close to a foundation and a dying elm tree from a property in Guthrie, Oklahoma, improving safety and landscape health.
tree-removal · Edmond, OK
Damaged Oak Removal Over a Garage in Edmond
Arbor Image Tree Care safely removed a damaged oak tree leaning precariously over a garage in Edmond, Oklahoma, preventing potential structural damage.
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