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Talking Trees with Davey Tree

The Davey Tree Expert Company

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 answer.

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S6 · E43
Thursday · 23 min
Creepy Crawlers: What's Bugging Your Landscape This Halloween?
Happy Halloween! Which creepy crawlers should I look out for? John Powell from Arborguard, a Davey company, in Atlanta joins us to talk about this season's top pests, such as beetles and mites, and what homeowners can do to address them. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. More from John Powell: How to Take Care of Tree Damage During an Atlanta’s Winter To learn more about these creepy crawlers, please visit How to Stop Pine Beetle Infestation, Spider Mites: How to Identify and Treat, and Identifying Common Fall Tree Insects (Pests). Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E42
October 22 · 16 min
Soil is the Solution: Why Healthy Soil Matters for Trees
Will my soil affect how my tree grows? Grant Thompson, research soil scientist at the Davey Institute, joins us to talk about the ongoing urban soil compaction research happening at the SEED Campus, and shares why healthy soils are critical to tree growth and long-term landscape success. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about soil health and compaction, please visit Is Soil Compacted Around Trees and What to Do, Why Is Soil Important for Tree Health and Growth, and Tips For Healthy Soil. To learn more about Davey's compacted soil research, read our blog, Update on Our Long-Term Soil Simulation Study. To keep up with what's happening at SEED, please visit About The SEED Campus and The SEED Scoop blog. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E41
October 15 · 22 min
Dormant or Decayed? Identifying Risk Before It's Too Late
How do I know if my tree is dormant or decaying? Leo Katz from Davey's Portland, OR office joins us to explain the key differences between normal dormancy and signs of decay, including what homeowners should look for, potential risks and when it's time to call a professional. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To hear more from Leo Katz, please read/watch: Best Winter Tree Care Tips from Portland Arborists To learn more about tree dormancy and decay, please visit What Does the Dormant Season Mean For Your Trees?, How to Tell if a Tree is Dead in Winter, and Zombie Trees: What You Need to Know, Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E40
October 8 · 23 min
Fungi Found? Signs Your Tree May Be in Trouble
Do you have fungi growing on or near your tree? Madison Law from Davey's South Houston office joins us to discuss common fungal bodies, what steps can be taken when fungi are discovered and why it's important to have mushrooms identified by an expert before consuming them. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To hear more from Madison Law, please read/watch: Storm Season Prep: What Every Homeowner Should Know Are You Fertilizing & Planting Your Trees This Fall? How to Tell if Trees Are Struggling with Houston Heat | Davey Tree Christmas Tree Tips from a Houston Arborist | Davey Tree To learn more about fungal issues, please visit Mushrooms at the Base of Tree, Tree Troubles in Wet Weather: Tri-State Pest & Disease Guide and What Is This Whitish Gray (Or Whitish Pink) Fuzz On My Grass? Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E39
October 1 · 22 min
Creative & Sustainable Uses for Wood Waste: Heirlooms, Crafts & More
Looking for ways to be sustainable with wood waste, or want to get creative with your trees? Jay Judd from Davey's East Denver office joins us to share creative ways to transform trees and wood waste into one-of-a-kind keepsakes, furniture, decorative pieces, crafts and more. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To hear more from Jay Judd, please read/watch: Feeling the Heat: How to Protect Trees from Heat Stress Blue Spruce: Why it's Struggling & How to Help A Denver Arborist’s Journey to Protecting Urban Forests Expert advice on caring for trees during long summer days Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E38
September 24 · 30 min
Drought Recovery: Why Some Trees Bounce Back and Others Don't
Can drought affect some trees more than others? Will Johnston from Davey's Austin office joins us to explain how root systems, soil conditions, traits and more influence how different tree species respond to drought, and why some are more likely to recover than others. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To hear more from Will Johnston, please read/watch: What To Do With Your Leaves Keeping Your Plants Alive in Texas Heat Tree Dormancy in Trouble in Austin How Oak Trees Benefit Austin, Texas To learn more about drought, check out: How to keep your trees healthy during ongoing drought Drought, heat ease, but effects could linger across counties Why Some Trees Recover After Drought and Others Don’t What Should I Do with My Trees in a Drought? Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E37
September 17 · 19 min
Oh, Osage Orange Tree: You Either Love It or Hate It
Have you wondered what tree grows those strange green, brain-like balls? Lou Meyer from Davey's Mid-Atlantic regions returns for our species series to talk about the Osage Orange tree, a very controversial and unique tree. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To hear more from Lou Meyer, please read/watch: Tree Tips with Lou Meyer Tree Watering Tips with Lou Meyer Kentucky Coffee Tree: Why Arborists Love This Tree Food from Trees! - Pies, Syrups, Liqueur and More Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E36
September 10 · 20 min
Top Tree Picks to Add Value to Your Landscape
Thinking about planting trees to increase your property's value? Ryan Gustafson from Davey's Southwest Metro office in Minneapolis joins us to discuss how the right trees can enhance curb appeal, provide long-term landscape benefits and create a more diverse and resilient yard. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about adding value to your home, please watch 4 Ways Trees Add Value to Your Property, 10 Varieties of Trees that Can Boost Your Property Value, Want to Boost the Value of Your Home? Plant a Tree — Now and How to Make a New Landscape Feel “Lived In”. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E35
September 3 · 24 min
Perennials 101: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Plant
Did you know fall is the perfect time to plant perennials? Jordan Williams, sales representative from Davey's Commercial Landscape Services (CLS) division, joins us to talk all about perennials, including varieties to plant, evaluating hardiness zones and how to keep your perennials thriving year after year. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about perennials, please read our blogs Perennial Pruning Tips: When to Cut Back Perennials & How Far, Perennial Bloom Calendar: Month By Month and When Should You Stop Watering Trees, Perennials and Garden in Fall? Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E34
August 27 · 25 min
Early Leaf Drop: Is This Supposed to Happen?
Mike Cassidy from Davey's West Columbus office joins us to talk about early leaf drop, including the stressors that cause it and what you can do to help prevent it. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about early leaf drop, please read our blogs See Burnt Tree Leaves? Fix Leaf Scorch Symptoms with Treatment, Why Are Trees Losing Leaves in June, August or Early Fall?, Reasons For Early Or Dull Fall Color and Why Some Trees Change Color Earlier Than Others. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E33
August 20 · 21 min
Tree Planting Season is Almost Here: What You Need to Know
Erik Benneter from Davey Canada's Toronto West office joins us to talk about tree planting season, including which trees to plant, soil and digging tips, top planting mistakes and more. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about tree planting, please read our blogs Tree Planting Guide: 3 Methods of Planting Trees, For The Benefit Of Planting Trees, How to Fix a Tree Planted Too Deep and Why Native Trees and Plants are Important. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E32
August 13 · 17 min
Beech Leaf Disease: The Spread Across New England
Dan Hager from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Concord, Massachusetts, joins us to discuss the devastating effects of beech leaf disease, its rapid spread across New England, treatment strategies and efforts to control the nematode that causes it. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about beech leaf disease, please read our blogs Beech Leaf Disease: Identification, Symptoms & Treatment, Beech Leaf Disease & The Impact On The Ecosystem and Tree Identification: Do I Have A Beech Tree. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E31
August 6 · 20 min
Tree Check Month: How to Spot Warning Signs This August
Rachel Broskey from Davey's Knoxville office joins us to discuss Tree Check Month, including how to inspect your trees, what warning signs to look for and why routine tree care is essential for keeping your landscape healthy and safe. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about checking your trees for pests or diseases, please read our blogs Disease & Insect Issues, Plant Health Care and Soil Care & Mulching. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E30
July 30 · 20 min
Invasive Trees and Shrubs: Which Species Make the List?
Pat Etherington from Davey's Lake Bluff office talks with host Doug Oster about several invasive trees, including why they're problematic, what trees to choose instead and how he chose a career in arboriculture. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about invasives and smart planting, please read our blogs Trees with Non-Invasive Root Systems, The Best and Worst Trees to Plant Near a House (By Zone) and Tree Roots: Trees with Invasive & Non-Invasive Roots. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E29
July 23 · 20 min
River Birch: The Beautiful East Coast Tree
Lou Meyer, arborist from Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, continues our species series with the beautiful river birch tree. In this episode, Lou and host Doug Oster talk about the river birch's characteristics, ecological value, cultural and medicinal uses and more. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about different tree species, please read our blogs Tree Selection Guide, Tree Identification, Tree Planting & Transplanting and Trimming and Pruning. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E28
July 16 · 21 min
Biochar: The Secret to Better Soil and Plant Health
Nate Conn from Davey's North Central Wood Products office and Brian Borkowicz, senior advisor for the Davey Institute, answer questions about biochar, including how it’s made, the benefits it provides for soil and plants, how to choose the right product and why consumers should consider giving it a try. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about biochar and its benefits, you can: Visit the Davey SoilCare® webpage Watch our YouTube video, How to Improve Soil Health with Biochar Read our blog, Biochar Soil Amendment: Everything You Need to Know Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E27
July 9 · 20 min
Feeling the Heat: How to Protect Trees from Heat Stress
Jay Judd from Davey's East Denver office joins us to talk about how heat stress impacts trees, the warning signs homeowners should watch for and practical steps to help stressed trees recover. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about heat stress, please read our blogs How to Help Trees During Unexpected Heat Wave, How to Keep Your Landscape Resilient During Seasonal Summer Drought, Tree Heat Stress Is Real: How to Protect Roots During Summer Heatwaves, Signs and Symptoms of Tree Stress (Plus Treatment) and The Dirt on Drought Stress and Its Effect on Your Trees. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you! Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E26
June 25 · 18 min
How Tree Shade Data is Collected & Why it's Important
Jason Henning and Jay Heppler from Davey Resource Group join us to talk all about tree shade in urban environments, including how foresters collect data on shade and how it helps communities make informed decisions about tree planting and care. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about i-Tree, visit www.itreetools.org. To learn more about MyTree, visit www.mytree.itreetools.org. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you! Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E25
June 18 · 21 min
What's Eating My Oak Tree? A Guide to Common Oak Issues
Alec Hall from Davey's St. Louis West office joins us to talk about oak trees, including common diseases like oak wilt and sudden oak death, identifying resilient species, choosing the best oaks to plant and more. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about helping pollinators, please read our blogs Creating a Pollinator Garden (Pollinator Plant List), Tree Pests vs Beneficial Insects, Do Bees Like Trees? Trees for Bees Guide and Ultimate Guide for Best Flowering Shrubs. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you! Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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S6 · E24
June 11 · 20 min
Helping Pollinators Thrive: Native Species, Plant Picks and More
Adam Baker, research entomologist at the Davey Institute, tells us how we can support pollinators, including planting native species, choosing pollinator-friendly plants and why it all matters. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about helping pollinators, please read our blogs Creating a Pollinator Garden (Pollinator Plant List), Tree Pests vs Beneficial Insects, Do Bees Like Trees? Trees for Bees Guide and Ultimate Guide for Best Flowering Shrubs. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you! Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.
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