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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 · 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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S6 · E23
June 4 · 19 min
The Dirt on Drought Stress: Signs and Solutions You Need to Know
Izzy Christmann from Lewis Tree Service, a Davey Company, breaks down drought stress, including how to spot the signs, choose drought-tolerant species, follow best watering practices 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 drought stress, please read our blogs How to Keep Your Landscape Resilient During Seasonal Summer Drought, The Dirt on Drought Stress and Its Effect on Your Trees, How to Pick the Right Trees for Drought-Prone Landscapes and Signs and Symptoms of Tree Stress (Plus Treatment). 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 · E22
May 28 · 20 min
What's Wrong with My Boxwood? - Blights, Box Tree Moth and More
Nick Dios from Davey's West Cleveland office talks all about boxwoods, including different types, choosing and planting the right one and its biggest threats, such as blights, leaf miners, winter and the box tree moth. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about boxwoods, please read our blogs Are Box Tree Moths Dangerous? Check Your Boxwoods for Emerging Pest: Box Tree Moth and Seasonal Boxwood Shrub Care. 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 · E21
May 21 · 18 min
Kentucky Coffee Tree: Why Arborists Love This Tree
Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region joins us to talk about the Kentucky coffee tree, including its features, habits, traits and why homeowners should consider planting one. 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. 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 · E20
May 14 · 24 min
Setting Your Lawn Up for Success PART TWO
In part one of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, manager of research operations at the Davey Institute, shares helpful tips for caring for your lawn this spring and summer, including watering, identifying grass species, seeding 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 taking care of your lawn this season, read our blogs Seasonal Guide to Lawn Care, How to Keep Grass Green in Hot Summer Weather, Best Time to Overseed Lawn (Midwest, Northeast, South, West), How to Get Rid of a Lawn Full of Weeds,Lawn Aeration and Overseeding Aftercare and First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide To Lawn Care. 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 · E19
May 7 · 20 min
Setting Your Lawn Up for Success PART ONE
In part one of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, manager of research operations at the Davey Institute, shares his tips on how you can mow, fertilize and treat your lawn for success this spring. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. Listen to our Talking Trees with Davey Tree podcast episode about biochar and how it benefits landscapes, Why Biochar is Important & How it Can Be Used in the Landscape. To learn helpful tips to keep your lawn happy, read our blogs Recommended Lawn Mowing Heights By Season (Spring, Summer, Fall), First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide To Lawn Care and How to Get Rid of a Lawn Full of Weeds. 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 · E18
April 30 · 20 min
Celebrating Arbor Day: Identifying, Choosing and Protecting Trees
Scott Gardner from the Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited's Burnaby office celebrates Arbor Day with us! In this episode, Scott and Doug talk about identifying and planting the right tree, why tree care matters year‑round and the emerald ash borer's serious threat to trees. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about identifying and taking care of trees, please read our blogs Tree Planting & Transplanting, Tree Identification, Insect & Disease Issues and Tree Selection Guide. 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 · E17
April 23 · 19 min
How Allergy Season is Impacted by Drought, Pollen and Tree Selection
Matt Betz from Davey’s Charlotte office breaks down allergy season in North Carolina, explaining how drought conditions, tree pollen and planting choices can influence allergy symptoms. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about trees during springtime and allergy season, please read our blogs Smart Planting for the Best & Worst Trees for Allergies and Most Common Questions about Tree Care in Spring. 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 · E16
April 16 · 19 min
Storm Season Prep: What Every Homeowner Should Know
Madison Law from Davey’s South Houston office joins us to talk about storm season preparation, including what to look out for, taking care of your trees before storm season hits and why working with a certified arborist makes all the difference. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about storm season and how it can affect your trees, please read our blogs How to Reduce Wind and Storm Damage on Trees, What to Do if a Storm Damaged My Tree? and Hidden Storm Damage in Trees: Long-Term Risks & Preventative Care Tips. 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 · E15
April 9 · 20 min
The Secret Life of Mycorrhizal Fungi!
Chelsi Abbot, plant pathologist and technical advisor at the Davey Institute, joins us this week to talk about mycorrhizal fungi, including their relationship with trees, the different types and how Chelsi became passionate about fungal species. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about mycorrhizal fungi and other fungal species, read our blogs How Mycorrhizal Fungi Support Tree Health and List of Plant and Tree Diseases Caused by Fungi. 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 · E14
April 2 · 20 min
Fragrant Trees: The Good and the Not-So-Good
Kyle Mack, district manager of Davey's Arborguard, a Davey company, Atlanta office, talks about different trees with strong smells, both good and bad, and breaks down what makes each one stand out. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about trees and discover which one is right for you, visit Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists | Davey Tree Service 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. 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 · E13
March 26 · 21 min
The Buzz No One Wants: How Arborists Handle Stinging Insects
Tyson Geldseth from Davey's Tacoma office joins us to talk about stinging insects, such as bees, hornets and wasps, and how arborists prepare for or avoid them while working high in canopies. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about pests and how they affect trees, read our Insect & Disease Issues 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. 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 · E12
March 19 · 25 min
Food from Trees! - Pies, Syrups, Liqueur and More
Lou Meyer, arborist and business developer from Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, talks about unique foods to eat from trees, including maple cream pie, different kinds of syrups, Korean treats, Italian liqueur 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 interesting tree facts, tree care tips and more, please visit Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists | Davey Tree Service 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. 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 · E11
March 12 · 16 min
Celebrating Women in the Green Industry
Happy International Women's Day! Emily Mumford from Davey's South St. Paul office joins us to share her experience as a woman in arboriculture, including breaking stigmas in a male-dominated field, supporting other women in the industry and highlighting Davey's commitment to diversity and equity. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn about Davey's commitment to corporate responsibility, please visit Corporate Responsibility | Davey 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. 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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