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Talking Trees with Davey Tree
Your trees and landscapes require year-round care, and The Davey Tree Expert Company is here to help provide you with expert advice. Join our professional Davey arborists and gardening-expert host Doug Oster to learn all about caring for your properties. We'll talk about introduced pests, seasonal tree care, tree diseases, arborists' favorite trees, how to help your trees thrive and everything in between. Tune in every Thursday because here at the Talking Trees Podcast, we know trees are the…
Episodes
- Talking Trees with Davey Tree
Summer Pests Bugging Your Trees & Plants
Ryan Kasak, sales arborist at Davey's Wickes/arborists, a Davey company, office, talks about a variety of summertime pests, as well as how homeowners can spot…
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Wetlands 101: Why These Habitats Matter
Ana Burns, senior area manager at Davey Resource Group (DRG), talks all about wetlands, their ecological importance and the work that DRG is doing to preserve…
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Drought-Stressed Trees: Infections, Defenses and How to Help
Jess Divin, district manager of Davey's East San Antonio office, talks about how Texas' long-term drought is impacting trees, as well as the infections that…
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Tulip Poplar: The Beautiful, Fast Growing, Popular Maryland Tree
Lou Meyer, reginal business developer in Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, talks about the beautiful tulip poplar tree, including its height, classification and…
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Emerald Ash Borer: The Difference 1 Year Can Make
Scott Gardner, district manager of Davey's Burnaby office, talks about the devastating emerald ash borer infestation among the surrounding Vancouver area and…
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Eastern Hemlock: Pests, Benefits and the Pennsylvania State Tree
Lou Meyer, regional business developer in Davey's mid-Atlantic region, talks about the Pennsylvania state tree, the Eastern hemlock, as well as its beauty…
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All Things Soil: Types, Testing and Why it Matters
Jason Parker, district manager of Davey's Warminster office, talks about why soil is so vital for a healthy landscape, as well as which plants are best for…
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How to Prepare Trees for Summer Storms
Kyle Mack, district manager of Davey's Arborguard, a Davey company, Atlanta office, shares how to spot storm risks in your trees, as well as best practices to…
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Declining Trees: Why Does it Happen and How Do We Spot it?
Chelsi Abbott, technical advisor within the Davey Institute, shares what the signs of tree decline are, along with what homeowners can do to spot and prevent…
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How to Care for Young Trees in the Summer
Byron Hays from Davey's Kansas City office shares advice on caring for young trees during the summer, as well as some of his favorite underused and…
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Invasive Species: How to Maintain a Happy, Healthy Landscape
Jacob Ryg from Davey's South St. Paul office shares a list of some invasive species, how to get rid of them and what species to plant in your garden and…
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Plant Health Care Innovations: The Urban Defense Warrior van
Wilson Yoingco from Davey's Washington D.C. office introduces his office's Urban Defense Warrior, or a plant health care van, and how its design better…
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How to Identify Trees by Their Bark and Foliage
Rachel Broskey from Davey's Knoxville office shares advice on how to ID trees in your landscape, as well as some of her favorite trees from coast to coast and…
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Davey Arborist Visit: What to Expect + When to Schedule
Matt Morgan from Davey's Sacramento office shares what homeowners should expect during a Davey arborist visit and the specific signs arborists look for to help…
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Spring Lawn Pests + Lawn Species PART TWO
In part two of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, shares spring pests to look out for in lawns…
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Help Your Lawn Thrive this Spring PART ONE
In part one of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, shares his tips to set your lawn up for…
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How to Make Flowering Trees Thrive + an Arborist's Favorites
Mike Holleran from Davey's Wilmington, Delaware, office discusses how to make spring-flowering trees thrive, what diseases threaten them and some of his…
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White Oaks: What to Know + Its Impacts on Wildlife
Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region talks about all things white oak trees, including its acorn production, role in wildlife protection and significance…
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How to ID and Avoid Fungus This Spring
Chrissy Balk, technical advisor with the Davey Institute, talks about fungal issues trees can experience in the spring, such as wood decay fungus and leaf…
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Western Red Cedar: Fast Facts + How to Plant
Izzy Christmann from Davey's Portland, Oregon, office talks about the western red cedar tree, including essential planting tips, the variety of sizes it can…
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Successful Spring Planting Tips
Aaron Hoot from Davey's Dallas office shares spring planting tips to help kick off the spring, including the best native species to plant in his region as well…
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Trees in Pop Culture! Movies, Comics, Songs & More
Mike Cassidy from Davey's West Columbus office shares a list of tree appearances in pop culture, such as movies, comics, songs and more, which reminds us of…
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Spring Pruning Advice - What to Prune & What Not to Prune
Dan Hager from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Concord, shares his top spring pruning tips as well as different pruning tools and common pruning mistakes…
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Bronze Birch Borer: What to Know + Its Impact on Trees
Tyson Geldseth from Davey's Tacoma office shares information about bronze birch borer, including its fatal impact on trees and the steps you can take to…
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A Preview into Davey's Annual Training Program D.I.T.S.
Hear from three students attending the Davey Institute of Trees Sciences (D.I.T.S.) program, Davey’s flagship training program in biological sciences, safety…
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Hawthorns: The Different Types + Common Diseases
Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region shares information about green and Washington hawthorn trees, including what diseases they are susceptible to and…
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How to Plant Bare Root, B&B and Container Trees + Pros & Cons
Emily Mumford from Davey's South St. Paul office shares the scoop on bare root, balled and burlapped (B&B) and container trees, including the pros and cons of…
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How to Care for Young & Newly Planted Trees this Winter!
Sean Zieche from Davey's Glen Ellyn office explains what you can do to preserve newly planted and young trees this winter to help them thrive in the spring. In…
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Safety: Echoing Trust, Training and Performance
Jon Schmidt from Davey's safety team shares how he is emphasizing the importance of new, innovative safety measures throughout all of Davey's service lines. In…
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Winter Pruning: Maintain Your Trees During Cold Months
Nick Bates from Davey's Long Island office shares the importance of winter pruning and how to do so correctly and efficiently. In this episode we cover: Why is…
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Winter Storm Cleanup PART 2
Michael Spaulding from Davey's Portland, OR office talks about what post winter storm tree work looks like for arborists, including how Michael and his team…
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Winter Storm Preparation PART 1
Michael Spaulding from Davey's Portland, OR office talks about what an arborist does to prepare for winter storms and what homeowners can do to help, as well…
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Can Tree Roots Freeze? - Here's How to Protect Them
Ben Cuddeback from Davey's Northwest Detroit office shares signs that your tree's roots are being affected by freezing temperatures and how to protect them…
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Evergreen & Shrub Winter Care
David Horvath from Davey's Lake Bluff office shares how you should be caring for your evergreens and shrubs in the winter to help ensure they'll thrive once…
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Black Gum: Why it's Popular & the Various Names
Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region talks all things black gum trees, including the different names the tree goes by and the numerous benefits the…
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Blue Spruce: Why it's Struggling & How to Help
Jay Judd from Davey's East Denver office shares information about the blue spruce tree, including how factors such as climate change and native pests are…
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How to Winterize Your Landscape & Garden
Eric Countryman from Davey's East Pittsburgh office discusses best practices for winterizing your landscape to help ensure it will thrive in spring and summer…
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Tour Davey's SEED Campus with Dan Joy
Dan Joy, executive vice president and assistant to the president, gives a tour of Davey's Science, Employee Education and Development (SEED) Campus that will…
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Gift Natural Holiday Wreaths this Season - Mickman Brothers, a Davey company
Dennis Zerwas Jr., Commercial Landscape Services (CLS) advertising and promotions manager from Mickman Brothers, a Davey company, shares the inside scoop on…
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Black Walnut: Is it True You Can't Grow Underneath Them?
In this episode, Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region shares information about black walnut trees, including if black walnuts are edible and what…
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To Leave or Not Leave the Leaves This Fall
In this episode, Natascha Batchelor from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Cape Cod, shares advice on what homeowners should do with their leaves when they…
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How to Protect Your Trees from Deer Damage
In this episode, Mike Cassidy from Davey's West Columbus office talks all about deer damage and how we can try to safely protect our trees. In this episode we…
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Are You Fertilizing & Planting Your Trees This Fall?
In this episode, Madison Law, sales and service coordinator from Davey's South Houston office, discusses how fall fertilization and planting can help cultivate…
- Talking Trees with Davey Tree
Top Five Lawn Mistakes + Fall Lawn Care PART TWO
In part two of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, shares fall lawn care tips to help homeowners…
- Talking Trees with Davey Tree
Top Five Lawn Mistakes + Fall Lawn Care PART ONE
In part one of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, discusses the five common mistakes homeowners…
- Talking Trees with Davey Tree
Sequoias vs Redwoods: Battle of the California Natives
Joe Berg, district manager of Davey's East Bay office, discusses the differences between two of California's most recognized species, the Sequoia and the…
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Why End-of-Summer Tree Checks are Important
As National Tree Check Month comes to a close, Jason Hayes, district manager of Davey's Southeast Seattle office, shares tips on how you can properly inspect…
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How You Can Successfully Grow Trees in Containers
Lou Meyer, business development manager for Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, explains the practice of growing trees in containers and how you can ensure these…
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How Trees React to Shifts in Weather Patterns
James Steffel, plant health care coordinator for Davey's North Minneapolis office, discusses how rapidly changing temperature and precipitation patterns can…
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Battery-Powered Tools: Advancing Sustainability at Davey
In honor of Davey's Stewardship Week, Noah Pechatsko, environmental program specialist at the Davey Institute, discusses the long-term benefits of using…
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Sugar Maples: A Fan-Favorite Tree
Lou Meyer, business development manager for Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, joins Talking Trees to discuss why sugar maple trees are loved by arborists and tree…
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How Emerald Ash Borer is Making its Way Out West
Scott Gardner, district manager at Davey's Vancouver, British Columbia, office joins Talking Trees to discuss the recent emerald ash borer (EAB) sightings that…
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Soil Health - The Benefits of Air Spading
Nick St. Sauveur, district manager of Cortese Tree Experts, a Davey company, in Knoxville, TN, discusses the practice of air spading and how it can help…
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How Beech Leaf Disease Is Impacting the Eastern United States
Dan Hager, district manager of Concord's Hartney Greymont office, a Davey company, discusses the origins of Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) and how it is infecting…
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Help Your Trees Battle this Summer's Heat Wave
Josh Leo, manager of business development for Davey's Detroit market, discusses how the recent extreme heat can affect trees and what can be done to help them…
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How This Year's Dual Cicada Emergence is Impacting Your Trees
Alec Hall, sales arborist from Davey's St. Louis West office, discusses the impact of this year's historical dual cicada emergence and how you can protect your…
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Why International Society of Arboriculture Certifications are Important
Ryan Gustafon, district manager of Davey's South Minneapolis office, talks about Interntional Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certifications and his involvement…
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Drought Stress and Spiraling Decline of Trees
Matthew Scott, sales arborist at Davey's Raleigh office, discusses drought stress and the steps you can take to help your plants during drought season. In this…
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All About Mulch with Davey's Mulch Expert
Nate Conn, district manager at Davey's North Central Wood Products office in Lombard, Ill., discusses all things mulch and biochar, including how Davey is…
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How to Save Your Trees Before Starting Backyard Construction Projects
Taylor Judd, sales arborist with Davey's East Denver office, talks about the importance of tree care and preservation before beginning backyard construction…