Talking Trees with Davey Tree
By: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Language: en-us
Categories: Leisure, Home, Garden
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.
Episodes
Facing Frost Cracking: How to Protect Trees During Winter
Jan 08, 2026Paul Vega from Davey's Elmsford office talks about how trees adapt to winter and how homeowners can take care of them during the colder months, including frost cracking, tree dormancy, safe winter work practices and preparing for spring.
In this episode we cover:
Elmsford's winter season (1:21)Frost cracking (2:04)Do trees freeze in the winter? (6:57)Are trees hibernating during the winter? (7:55)Arborists working in cold weather (8:38)How homeowners should prepare for winter (10:06)Snow-covered ground is good for plants (11:44)Beginning spring planting (12:27)Paul's favorite winter trees (13:14)Beech leaf disease (15:55)Have an arborist inspect your trees seasonally (16:44)Ho... Duration: 00:22:11Hiring an Arborist in 2026: Why It Matters & What They Do
Jan 01, 2026Jason Parker, district manager of Davey's Warminster office, walks us through what it's like to work with a Davey arborist, including the client relationship, consultations, proposals, price and safety for homeowners.
In this episode we cover:
Tree preservation (0:44)How does an arborist look at a property? (1:17)How arborists assess homeowners' tree concerns (2:23)Jason's thoughts on improper tree work (3:13)Davey's client base (5:38)How do arborists react to weather events? (7:40)Arborist consultation (9:50)Client relationships (11:35) (24:23)Flexible proposals, quotes and contracts (15:01) (18:42)Safety for homeowners (17:00)Do people in day-to-day life ask arborists for advice? (20:54)Spotted lanternflies in Philadelphia (21:41)Coming ba... Duration: 00:26:23Winter Tree Care: Snow and Ice Protection, Pruning and More
Dec 18, 2025Luke Brunner, arborist and business developer in Detroit, talks about what it takes to care for trees during the wintertime, including snow and ice protection, pruning, mulching and general planting tips.
In this episode we cover:
Should I leave the snow and ice on my tree? (0:58)Should I treat young trees and mature trees differently in winter? (2:26)Growing trees meant for different climates (3:06)Oak and elm damage and pruning (7:02)Maple and pine damage and pruning (11:00)Do arborists work in severely cold weather? (12:36)What Luke does as a business developer at Davey (13:45)Volcano mulching (14:57)Mulching tr... Duration: 00:23:26Tour the Completed SEED Campus with Dr. Dan Herms
Dec 11, 2025Dr. Dan Herms, vice president and general manager of the Davey Institute, takes us through Davey's newly completed SEED Campus. Since its opening in August 2025, several programs, trainings and initiatives have started taking place there, which is strengthening safety, training and research in the green industry. You can watch this podcast in video form to see the completed property come to life. Watch the YouTube video, Tour the Completed SEED Campus with Dr. Dan Herms.
In this episode we cover:
What does SEED stand for? (0:46)Climbing center (1:12)Sustainability (1:36)SITES certification and the stormwater retention p... Duration: 00:14:06How We Became Arborists: Career Stories from Davey Experts
Dec 04, 2025Throughout the Talking Trees podcast, we’ve asked Davey employees questions like "How did you become an arborist?" and "Why is this job right for you?" In this special episode, we’ve compiled eight arborists' inspiring answers that share the journeys that brought our team to where they are today.
In this episode we cover the stories of:
Brad McBride, district manager of Davey's West Cleveland office (0:46)Chelsi Abbott, plant pathologist with the Davey Institute (2:04)Aaron Hoot, district manager of Davey's Dallas office (3:47)Jason Parker, district manager of Davey's Warminster office (6:49)Kevin Sproule, assistant distri... Duration: 00:14:12Five Winter Tree Care Myths
Nov 20, 2025Jacob Ryg, district manager of Davey's South St. Paul office, debunks common winter tree care myths and shares practical tips to keep your landscape healthy throughout the season.
In this episode we cover:
Does a tree need water in the winter? (0:45)How much watering does your tree need? (1:58)Minnesota's season so far (2:30)Should all pruning wait until spring? (2:52)Snow and ice damage trees (4:38)How to manage wet snow on trees (5:22)Prune before winter sets in (6:33)Can tree care wait until spring? (7:34)Tree wraps (9:20)Should you let trees heal themselves? (11:05)Don't rake up all your le... Duration: 00:22:32Can I Prune My Own Tree? Why or Why Not?
Nov 13, 2025Matt Scott from Davey's Raleigh office talks all about tree pruning, including best practices, safety, ideal times to prune and why a certified arborist is best for the job.
In this episode we cover:
What can homeowners prune themselves? (0:46)Assess if your tree needs pruning or not (1:42)Safety while pruning (2:57)Teaching clients to prune from the ground (4:00)When is the right time to prune a tree? (5:45)When to prune an oak or elm tree (7:28)The worst things homeowners can do to trees (8:22)Have a certified arborist prune your trees (9:24) (20:45)The importance of the right to... Duration: 00:24:56Sweet Gum: The Beautiful Yet Controversial Tree
Nov 06, 2025Lou Meyer from Davey's Mid-Atlantic region talks all about the sweet gum tree, including its biology, unique features and pros and cons.
In this episode we cover:
Sweet gum's spiky seeds (1:35)Why are they called "sweet gum?" (4:12)How large do they get? (6:00)Sweet gums aren't planted much (7:03)What to do about your sweet gum's surface roots (9:07)Where do they grow? (10:52)Are the black gum and sweet gum related? (11:39)Sweet gum identifying features (12:42)Crafts with sweet gum seeds (14:54)Fruit regulators (16:00)Do sweet gums belong in the forest? (18:15)To find your local Davey office, check ou...
Duration: 00:20:42Trees and Nature in Scary Movies!
Oct 30, 2025Michael Cassidy, sales arborist at Davey's West Columbus office, shares his list of scary movies featuring spooky trees, eerie forests and creepy plants just in time for Halloween.
In this episode we cover:
Doug's favorite horror movie (1:22)Doug and Michael's Halloween traditions (2:40)Scary movies with scary trees and plants Pumpkinhead (4:34)The Wicker Man (5:01)Ernest Scares Stupid (6:02)Blair Witch Project (7:26)Invasion of the Body Snatchers (8:13)The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (11:39)Color Out of Space (12:06)Moonstruck (12:38)Midsommar (13:14)Jumanji (14:02)Predator (15:01)Alien (15:44)Wrong Turn (16:41)The Watchers (17:02)The Evil Dead series (17:35)Gaia (19:57)The Wizard of Oz (20:27)To find your loc...
Duration: 00:22:10Urban Forestry: Native Species & Climate Change
Oct 23, 2025Sam Heywood, area manager for Davey Resource Group (DRG), talks about urban forestry and answers listener questions about planting native species in urban environments and how climate change is affecting the species we plant.
In this episode we cover:
What is DRG? (0:48)Tree inventories (2:01)How did Sam start working at Davey? (3:55)Why should we have trees in cities? (4:45)DRG's impact on urban forestry (7:17)Listener questionsEcological benefits of native trees in urban environments (9:08)Tree that provide ecological benefits in urban environments (15:42)How do Davey arborists plan to keep the benefits of urban forestry alive throughout th... Duration: 00:26:09Winter Wonders: Trees and Plants with Winter Interest
Oct 16, 2025Adam Passo, district manager of Davey's Milwaukee office, talks about all kinds of trees and plants with winter interest, explaining how their berries, bark and foliage stand out during colder months.
In this episode we cover:
Evergreens (0:44) (8:42)Trees with four-season interest (1:27)Three-flowered maple (2:09)Paperbark maple (3:39)Do trees with winter interest shine in other seasons? (5:14)London plane vs. Sycamore (5:55)Concolor fir (7:41)Sunkissed arborvitae (7:47) (10:01)Blue juniper (8:01) How do arborists recommend unknown trees? (9:09)Japanese white pine (10:20)Winter interest trees' berries (11:05)What was Wisconsin's summer season like? (12:42)Shagbark hickory (13:11)Stewartia (14:35)Red twig dogwoods (15:13)Peach hydrangeas (15:57)Adam's experience and tra... Duration: 00:21:03Branch Out with These Unique Trees for a More Diverse Landscape
Oct 09, 2025Craig Stone, assistant district manager at Davey's South Pittsburgh office, talks about unique trees that can increase landscape diversity, along with key characteristics homeowners should consider when selecting the right tree for their yard.
In this episode we cover:
Silverbell trees (0:55)Diversity in our landscape (1:53)Client responses to unique species recommendations (2:25)Characteristics for homeowners to consider (3:18)Magnolias (5:32)Where should you plant a magnolia tree? (9:01)Can Southern magnolias survive in Pittsburgh's climate? (10:21)Stewartia trees (11:20)Dogwood trees (12:14)Where should you plant a dogwood tree? (14:03)Sentimental value of trees (14:36)How did Craig become an arborist? (15:38)Black gum tr... Duration: 00:19:08Is Your Lawn Ready for Fall? - Seasonal Tips for a Healthy Landscape
Oct 02, 2025Zane Raudenbush, manager of research operations at the Davey Institute, shares expert tips on managing your lawn during the fall season, including turf health, grass types, sodding and more.
In this episode we cover:
Zane's role at Davey (0:32)How the Eastern U.S. drought is affecting turf health (1:17)Can dead turfgrass recover? (3:44)Turfgrass seeds (4:35)Watering (6:38)Sod (8:04)Fall weed control (12:11)Nutsedge (12:17)Now (early fall) is the best time for fall weed control (14:00)Fall fertilization (15:11)Can you overseed your lawn to make it look healthier? (17:31)Buy high-quality seeds (18:00)How Zane keeps his lawn green (21:30) (27:19)When and ho... Duration: 00:32:57Leaf it Alone! - How to Use Fallen Leaves in Your Garden & Landscape
Sep 25, 2025Michael Holleran, assistant district manager from Davey's Wilmington, DE office, talks about the many uses and benefits of leaves, including nutrients, composting, mulching and more.
In this episode we cover:
How to repurpose leaves on your property (0:51) (14:34)What to do with thick patches of leaves (1:40)Leaves for mulching (4:03)Testing your soil's pH levels (5:34)Removing leaves is removing a source of nutrients (7:04)Leaves for compost (8:29)Why should we compost? (9:53)What are the easiest leaves to deal with? (13:24)Other uses for leaves (15:24)Locust leaves (17:04)Soil conditions during and after a drought (18:00)Wildlife looking for water during dr... Duration: 00:22:40Breaking Down Tree Removal: Costs, Considerations and Benefits of Working with Davey
Sep 18, 2025David Horvath, sales arborist from Davey's Lake Bluff office, talks about the many factors of tree removal on client properties, such as costs, site assessments, best practices and the importance of communication.
In this episode we cover:
When preservation isn't possible, removal is the only option (0:58)Factors of tree removal that arborists consider (1:25)Stag trees and left over wood (3:40)Don't wait until your tree is dead to schedule a removal (6:58)Tree removal methods and cost (8:58)Benefits of working with professional arborists (11:40)Davey's tree removal price comes with unmatched safety, care and trust (12:37)Removal costs to... Duration: 00:25:28Fall Foliage Already? - Why Leaves May Turn Early This Year
Sep 11, 2025Michael Sundberg, district manager of Davey's West Denver office, talks about early fall color on trees, as well as why it occurs, problems to look out for and how to treat stressed-out trees.
In this episode we cover:
What were Denver's spring and summer seasons like this year? (0:50)Denver trees' response to a wet spring (1:40)What homeowners should know about leaf discoloration (2:14)Long-term affect of drought stress on trees (3:44)How to treat drought-stressed trees (4:38)Mulching for water retention (5:50)Michael's preferred mulch (7:02)Soil compaction (10:22)Air spading (13:20)Foot traffic can stress trees out, too (14:54)Linden trees (15:45)Do... Duration: 00:22:10Arborist Answers Your Questions PART 2
Aug 28, 2025We sent in your questions, so in this part two episode, Davey arborist Lou Meyer answers them! To submit a question for a future episode, email us at podcasts@davey.com.
In this episode we cover:
Planting trees in wet areas (0:40)Replanting where a tree used to be (5:04)What is the best treatment for moss in your yard? (9:23)Japanese stiltgrass (13:29)Why you shouldn't plant a mulberry tree (16:48)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
Connect with Davey T...
Duration: 00:21:12Arborist Answers Your Questions PART 1
Aug 21, 2025We sent in your questions, so in this part one episode, Davey arborist Lou Meyer answers them! To submit a question for a future episode, email us at podcasts@davey.com.
In this episode we cover:
Growing trees in containers (1:03)How is biochar applied? (9:46)Chlorosis - iron sulfate or biochar? (14:42)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
Twitter: @DaveyTree
Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tr...
What's Growing On My Tree? - Black Knot, Galls & Other Growths
Aug 14, 2025Brian Sieber, district manager of Davey's Cincinnati office, talks about different growths that could be harming your trees, such as black knot and galls.
In this episode we cover:
Black knot (1:02)Pruning infected trees (3:08)How to avoid black knot (4:08)Are healthy trees resistant to pathogens and pests? (5:09)Does cutting out black knot save the tree? (5:47)Black knot in the fall (6:39)How has the weather affected Cincinnati's season? (7:09)Galls (8:56)How to know of galls are harming your tree (10:26) Send pictures of your tree to your arborist (11:28)Pay close attention to your tree (12:55)Cool native species for... Duration: 00:20:34Summer Pests Bugging Your Trees & Plants
Aug 07, 2025Ryan 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 and get rid of them.
In this episode we cover:
Bagworms (00:48)Aphids (3:33)Crape myrtle trees in Rockland County, NY (5:24)Japanese beetles (6:06)Is a healthy tree not as prone to pests? (7:12)How do pests act when it's hot and dry? (8:13)Spider mites (8:46)Spotted lanternfly (11:07)How did Ryan become a sales arborist? (13:06)What can homeowners do to get rid of pests? (13:36)Lace bugs (14:53)Treatment application for large plants (15:57)How do ar... Duration: 00:18:58Wetlands 101: Why These Habitats Matter
Jul 31, 2025Ana 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 these natural habitats.
In this episode we cover:
What is Davey Resource Group (DRG)? (00:41)Ana's role at DRG (1:15)How is a wetland defined? (1:49)How are wetlands important to the environment? (2:54)How does DRG work with wetlands? (3:29)Sustainability and constructing around them (5:49)Cool plants that only grow in wetlands (6:50)Wetlands in the spring (8:20)The meaning behind preserving these natural areas (9:53)What does a DRG team do at a wetland? (10:52)Da... Duration: 00:16:37Drought-Stressed Trees: Infections, Defenses and How to Help
Jul 24, 2025Jess 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 can result from drought stress and the natural defenses trees use to survive.
In this episode we cover:
Oak wilt fungal infection (00:42)How can homeowners take care of oak wilt? (3:40)Years-long Texas drought is highly affecting trees (7:37)Tree defense mechanisms during drought stress (8:20)Tree watering during a drought (11:28)Biscogniauxia fungal infection (14:13)Invest in your trees to ensure prolonged health (18:47)Root systems under drought stress (20:07)How did Jess become an ar... Duration: 00:24:59Tulip Poplar: The Beautiful, Fast Growing, Popular Maryland Tree
Jul 17, 2025Lou Meyer, reginal business developer in Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, talks about the beautiful tulip poplar tree, including its height, classification and uses for its wood.
In this episode we cover:
Description of the tulip poplar (00:42)Where and how do they grow? (2:18)Weak wood vs. mid wood trees (5:02)Colonizer trees (6:03)Tulip poplar leaves (7:43)Tulip poplar flowers (8:52)Tulip poplar fruit (9:57)They grow to extremely tall heights (10:24)How are trees like these measured? (12:03)How do climbers face their fear of heights? (14:28)Uses for the tulip poplar's wood (16:34)Tulip poplar pests and diseases (17:14)To find your local Da...
Duration: 00:21:46Emerald Ash Borer: The Difference 1 Year Can Make
Jul 10, 2025Scott Gardner, district manager of Davey's Burnaby office, talks about the devastating emerald ash borer infestation among the surrounding Vancouver area and how different it is one year later, as well as the predictions and precautions being taken to tackle the situation.
In this episode we cover:
Emerald ash borer spread in the metro Vancouver area (00:45)How serious is the infestation? (2:52)EAB in the eastern U.S. (5:30)What's the plan to stop the spread in the metro Vancouver area? (6:01)Injections (6:05)Tree removal (7:05)Neonicotinoid insecticides ban? (7:44)EAB infestation in the lower mainland (9:45)How does the cl... Duration: 00:27:02Eastern Hemlock: Pests, Benefits and the Pennsylvania State Tree
Jul 03, 2025Lou Meyer, regional business developer in Davey's mid-Atlantic region, talks about the Pennsylvania state tree, the Eastern hemlock, as well as its beauty, benefits and threats it faces from the hemlock woolly adelgid.
In this episode we cover:
History of the Eastern hemlock (1:03)Horticultural oil for pest control (2:18) (5:56)What are other treatment options for these trees? (4:04)Signs of hemlock woolly adelgid (6:47)Does fertilization help Eastern hemlocks? (8:07)How weather and temperature affect these pests (8:31)Can these pests kill hemlocks? (10:08)Hemlock woolly adelgid damage treatment (10:48)The wonder and beauty of Eastern hemlocks (11:41)Are they easy to gr... Duration: 00:21:36All Things Soil: Types, Testing and Why it Matters
Jun 26, 2025Jason 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 certain types of soil and how to keep soil healthy.
In this episode we cover:
Most common types of soil in Philadelphia (1:27)Topsoil from new developments (1:58)Soil testing (3:14)How to properly plant trees in soil (5:20)Older neighborhoods usually have better soil (7:07)Should you do a soil test in a wooded area? (8:02)Different trees need different soil pH levels to grow (9:42)Based on your soil, choose your trees an... Duration: 00:23:17How to Prepare Trees for Summer Storms
Jun 19, 2025Kyle 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 prevent summer storm damage.
In this episode we cover:
What to look for on a property when summer storms are coming (0:41)Fungal bodies at the bottom of your tree (2:05)Storm season in Atlanta (2:32)Get a tree checkup every six months (3:05)What arborists do to inspect a property (4:45)Don't over elevate your trees (7:33)Dead branch tips and broken limbs (9:49)Construction nearby can damage roots (10:50)How soon do people ca... Duration: 00:19:07Declining Trees: Why Does it Happen and How Do We Spot it?
Jun 12, 2025Chelsi 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 it.
In this episode we cover:
Why do trees decline? (1:37) Water supply is the root issue (2:44)What are the signs of tree decline? (4:02)What can we do to intervene? (6:00)The timeline of tree decline (8:02)What it's like to be a technical advisor at Davey (10:12)Fungal issues (12:37)What to do if you spot a fungal issue (14:23)Best advice for homeowners on how to avoid decline (15:52)To find your loc...
Duration: 00:17:47How to Care for Young Trees in the Summer
Jun 05, 2025Byron 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 fast-growing trees.
In this episode we cover:
Watering (0:38)Planting schedule in Kansas City (2:30)Mulching (3:56)Some of Byron's favorite trees (5:29)Soil quality (6:26)Pest and diseases (7:42)When to take stakes off a tree (8:23)Fast growing trees (8:54)Can storms affect young trees? (9:50)How Byron got into arboriculture (10:35)What it's like being a tree climber (11:07)What it's like to help clients with their trees (12:04)Pruning a young tree (13:01)Using the right tools (14:12)Invasive Species: How to Maintain a Happy, Healthy Landscape
May 29, 2025Jacob 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 landscape instead.
In this episode we cover:
What makes a species invasive? (0:41)Invasive European buckthorn in South St. Paul (1:32)Did you know that garlic mustard is invasive? (6:41)Invasive species differ depending on where you are (8:26)Other kinds of invasive species (9:10)Is continual top cutting effective for getting rid of invasive species? (10:22) Replace your invasive species by planting native species (11:19)Try and stay away from pl... Duration: 00:23:44Plant Health Care Innovations: The Urban Defense Warrior van
May 22, 2025Wilson 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 delivers plant health care to urban settings.
In this episode we cover:
What is the Urban Defense Warrior van? (0:40) (2:32)What is the van used for? (1:00) (5:25)What is a plant health coordinator? (2:13)Specific jobs the van does (3:00)IPM, pesticides and fungicides (3:31)The van's fertilization process (4:59) The van's storage tanks (6:59)New technology (7:06)The benefits of having a smaller vehicle (8:18)Does the Urban Defense Warrior get used outside the city? (8:53)The power b... Duration: 00:11:54How to Identify Trees by Their Bark and Foliage
May 15, 2025Rachel 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 how she got into arboriculture and became a "nurse for trees."
In this episode we cover:
How arborists are trained to ID trees (0:52)How foliage plays a role in ID (2:28)Dawn redwoods (3:42)Evergreens and their needles (6:34)Rachel's favorite trees (8:01) (11:49)Redbud varieties (8:56)West vs east coast trees (10:04) Climate in Knoxville (11:12)Black gum (12:04)How Rachel became an arborist (12:45)Diagnosing trees (14:11)To find your local Davey office, che...
Duration: 00:16:30Davey Arborist Visit: What to Expect + When to Schedule
May 08, 2025Matt 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 your trees and landscape.
In this episode we cover:
Seasonal calls Davey offices receive(1:02)Matt's consult routine (1:58)Hackberry trees (3:57)Hackberry aphids (5:22)What Matt looks for during a property inspection (7:39)Winter in California (8:43)Yearly rainfall in California (9:41)Watering California trees (10:35)Looking up at the tree for signs (11:21) (13:13)Sudden limb drop (12:17)Matt's journey to Davey (13:39)Spring tree check findings (14:40)How phosphonates work (17:18)Matt's client relationships (18:08)To find your local Davey of...
Duration: 00:21:05Spring Lawn Pests + Lawn Species PART TWO
May 01, 2025In 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, as well as general spring lawn seeding practices.
In this episode we cover:
Spring pests & diseases in the lawn (:40)Weedy turf grass (:54)Warm season pests (1:51)Grubs (2:55)Snow mold (4:00)Red thread (5:30)How to combat spring pests & diseases (6:51) Red thread (8:06)Weedy species (9:07)Lawn care trends over the years (14:20)Different lawn species (18:22)Perennial ryegrass (19:58)Tall fescue (20:45) When to apply tall fescue (23:45)Establishing a lawn with sod (25:55)Sharp blades to cut grass (28:09)Lawn... Duration: 00:32:07Help Your Lawn Thrive this Spring PART ONE
Apr 24, 2025In 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 success this spring.
In this episode we cover:
Cool weather impacting spring lawn care (1:02)First thing to do in your lawn this spring (2:44)Garden weasels and biochar (4:08) (5:06)Soil temperatures (6:55)Dry, clay soil invigoration (8:24)Lawn fertilizers (11:37) (16:17)Bio stimulates fertilizers (14:21) (15:29)Soil testing (18:16)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
Listen to our Talking T...
Duration: 00:21:33How to Make Flowering Trees Thrive + an Arborist's Favorites
Apr 17, 2025Mike Holleran from Davey's Wilmington, Delaware, office discusses how to make spring-flowering trees thrive, what diseases threaten them and some of his favorites.
In this episode we cover:
Flowering tree diseases (:45) Disease resilience (2:39)Treating flowering tree diseases (4:00)Fertilizing (5:20)Inspection from an arborist (8:27)Pruning (11:51)Mike's favorite spring-flowering plants (15:21)Witch hazel (15:37)Serviceberry (17:41)Redwood and dogwood (20:35)Okame cherry (26:04)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about caring for flowering trees, read our blogs, How To Care for Flo...
Duration: 00:28:03White Oaks: What to Know + Its Impacts on Wildlife
Apr 10, 2025Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region talks about all things white oak trees, including its acorn production, role in wildlife protection and significance to pop culture.
In this episode we cover:
Knowing the difference between different oak trees (:53)Growing differences between white and red oaks (2:01)Oak decline (3:29)The white oak's significance to Lou (4:19)Oak acorn production (6:22)White oak fast facts (8:45)White oaks in different parts of the United States (10:10)White oaks and wildlife (11:14)Do clients want to plant white oaks? (14:17)Storm damage impacting trees (15:57)White oaks in pop culture (17:41)To find your local Da...
Duration: 00:20:10How to ID and Avoid Fungus This Spring
Apr 03, 2025Chrissy Balk, technical advisor with the Davey Institute, talks about fungal issues trees can experience in the spring, such as wood decay fungus and leaf diseases. Learn how to spot them as well as when they pose a threat to the tree versus when they are helpful to the tree.
In this episode we cover:
How do you know if a mushroom is good or bad? (0:51)Locations where fungus can grow (2:05)What happens if you see fungus on your tree? (4:25)Fungus growing on a wound (5:57)When should you call an arborist? (7:25)How to prevent w... Duration: 00:19:44Western Red Cedar: Fast Facts + How to Plant
Mar 27, 2025Izzy Christmann from Davey's Portland, Oregon, office talks about the western red cedar tree, including essential planting tips, the variety of sizes it can grow into and how it interacts with weather conditions in the Pacific Northwest.
In this episode we cover:
Western red cedar fast facts (:42-2:02)Current weather in Portland, OR (2:42)What to do with trees under stress (3:52) Deep root watering best practices (4:41)Seasonal weather patterns in the Pacific Northwest (5:46)Western red cedar sizes (6:42)Mulching trees in the Pacific Northwest (7:42)Fertilizing western red cedars (8:33)Planting schedule in Oregon (9:18) What size of western red... Duration: 00:17:03Successful Spring Planting Tips
Mar 20, 2025Aaron 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 as fertilization and watering tips.
In this episode we cover:
How to become successful at spring tree planting (:44)Aaron's favorite native species to plant (1:25)Planting season in Dallas (3:47)Watering during droughts (5:44)Mistletoe on trees (6:55)Hackberry trees (9:14)Spring fertilization (12:13)Wrapping newly planted trees (15:37)Planting mature or younger trees (16:49)Soils used in North Texas (18:51)Cutting container tree roots (21:49)Best tree watering practices (26:07)To find your local Davey o...
Duration: 00:31:10Trees in Pop Culture! Movies, Comics, Songs & More
Mar 13, 2025Mike 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 the huge benefit trees play in our world.
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Trees have a larger space in our mind (1:17)Trees as creatures (2:44)Lord of the Rings (3:26)Maleficent (3:47)Guardians of the Galaxy (4:50)The Wizard of Oz (5:46)The Trees by Rush (6:40)Trees as obstacles (7:43)Harry Potter (7:52)Poltergeist (8:54)The Happening (10:04)Forests as a setting (11:52)Star Wars (11:58)Tarzan (14:15) (16:26)The Ritual (15:46)Trees used as allegory (17:36)The Giving Tree (17:41)Sleepy Hollow (18:48)Pa... Duration: 00:25:12Spring Pruning Advice - What to Prune & What Not to Prune
Mar 06, 2025Dan 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 homeowners make.
In this episode we cover:
Pruning consultation and goals for plants (1:17)Not everything needs to be pruned (1:50)What a homeowner can prune vs what a professional should prune (3:00)Different pruning tools (3:56)The right saw to use for pruning (4:50)Biggest pruning mistakes homeowners make (6:30)What should not be pruned in the late winter/early spring (8:18)What's the best way for someone to learn how to prune? (11:10)Educating ma... Duration: 00:19:04Bronze Birch Borer: What to Know + Its Impact on Trees
Feb 27, 2025Tyson 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 minimize its effects on your landscape.
In this episode we cover:
Bronze birch borer (:43)The severity of bronze birch borer (2:44)Is it too late to treat a tree infected by bronze birch borer? (4:12)Preventative measures for bronze birch borer (7:15)The size of birch trees in the Northwest (9:10)The expense of tree permitting and regulations in Tyson's area (10:57)The expense of cutting down older trees (12:56)Calling a certified arborist to ex... Duration: 00:28:10A Preview into Davey's Annual Training Program D.I.T.S.
Feb 20, 2025Hear from three students attending the Davey Institute of Trees Sciences (D.I.T.S.) program, Davey’s flagship training program in biological sciences, safety, tree and plant care and management techniques. Brandon Ponciano from Davey's Dallas office, Carl Myers from Davey's Loganville, GA office and Georges Bois from Davey's Burnaby, British Columbia office share their experience in the four-week program, including their key takeaways, being away from home for 30 days and the experience bonding with other employees and tree care professionals from all over North America.
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What has Bra... Duration: 00:17:30Hawthorns: The Different Types + Common Diseases
Feb 13, 2025Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region shares information about green and Washington hawthorn trees, including what diseases they are susceptible to and how you can diversify your landscape by planting them.
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Duration: 00:19:59How to Plant Bare Root, B&B and Container Trees + Pros & Cons
Feb 06, 2025Emily 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 each and how to plant them effectively.
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How to Care for Young & Newly Planted Trees this Winter!
Jan 30, 2025Sean 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.
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Safety: Echoing Trust, Training and Performance
Jan 23, 2025Jon 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.
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Winter Pruning: Maintain Your Trees During Cold Months
Jan 16, 2025Nick Bates from Davey's Long Island office shares the importance of winter pruning and how to do so correctly and efficiently.
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To...
Duration: 00:16:36Winter Storm Cleanup PART 2
Jan 09, 2025Michael 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 handled Portland's January 2024 winter storm.
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Winter Storm Preparation PART 1
Jan 02, 2025Michael 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 as how Portland's January 2024 storm affected Davey's office, clients and trees in the area.
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Can Tree Roots Freeze? - Here's How to Protect Them
Dec 26, 2024Ben 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 this winter, as well as what you can do in the spring to set them up for the next winter.
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Evergreen & Shrub Winter Care
Dec 19, 2024David 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 spring comes back around!
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Black Gum: Why it's Popular & the Various Names
Dec 12, 2024Lou 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 species provides to a homeowner's landscape.
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Duration: 00:21:04How Emerald Ash Borer is Affecting Wood Waste
Dec 05, 2024Gail Nozal from Davey Resource Group and Mike Dye from Davey's Twin Cities Wood Products office discuss how emerald ash borer (EAB) has caused a significant increase in wood waste in the area.
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Blue Spruce: Why it's Struggling & How to Help
Nov 28, 2024Jay 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 impacting these trees.
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To...
Duration: 00:15:28How to Winterize Your Landscape & Garden
Nov 21, 2024Eric 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
Nov 14, 2024Dan Joy, executive vice president and assistant to the president, gives a tour of Davey's Science, Employee Education and Development (SEED) Campus that will open in 2025. Dan takes us through the campus and shares information about each area, emphasizing how it will strengthen safety, training and research in the green industry. You can watch this podcast in video form to see the property come to life. Watch the YouTube video, Tour Davey's SEED Campus with Dan Joy.
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Gift Natural Holiday Wreaths this Season - Mickman Brothers, a Davey company
Oct 31, 2024Dennis Zerwas Jr., Commercial Landscape Services (CLS) advertising and promotions manager from Mickman Brothers, a Davey company, shares the inside scoop on the company's holiday wreath-making process and how you can buy your own!
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Black Walnut: Is it True You Can't Grow Underneath Them?
Oct 17, 2024In this episode, Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region shares information about black walnut trees, including if black walnuts are edible and what specific plants you can grow under these trees.
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To Leave or Not Leave the Leaves This Fall
Oct 10, 2024In 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 begin to fall on their landscapes.
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How to Protect Your Trees from Deer Damage
Oct 03, 2024In 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.
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Duration: 00:19:04Are You Fertilizing & Planting Your Trees This Fall?
Sep 26, 2024In this episode, Madison Law, sales and service coordinator from Davey's South Houston office, discusses how fall fertilization and planting can help cultivate and preserve your landscape throughout the year.
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Top Five Lawn Mistakes + Fall Lawn Care PART TWO
Sep 19, 2024In 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 maintain and prep their yards for cooler weather.
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Top Five Lawn Mistakes + Fall Lawn Care PART ONE
Sep 12, 2024In part one of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, discusses the five common mistakes homeowners may be making with their lawns and what they can do instead.
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To find your local D...
Duration: 00:21:00Sequoias vs Redwoods: Battle of the California Natives
Sep 05, 2024Joe Berg, district manager of Davey's East Bay office, discusses the differences between two of California's most recognized species, the Sequoia and the Redwood trees. Berg also touches on how the East Bay Davey office has worked with both species.
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Why End-of-Summer Tree Checks are Important
Aug 29, 2024As 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 trees affected by pests and changes in the weather.
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How You Can Successfully Grow Trees in Containers
Aug 22, 2024Lou Meyer, business development manager for Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, explains the practice of growing trees in containers and how you can ensure these trees thrive in your small landscape.
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Duration: 00:17:46How Trees React to Shifts in Weather Patterns
Aug 15, 2024James Steffel, plant health care coordinator for Davey's North Minneapolis office, discusses how rapidly changing temperature and precipitation patterns can impact your trees.
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Battery-Powered Tools: Advancing Sustainability at Davey
Aug 08, 2024In honor of Davey's Stewardship Week, Noah Pechatsko, environmental program specialist at the Davey Institute, discusses the long-term benefits of using battery-powered tools and how Davey is making this switch.
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Sugar Maples: A Fan-Favorite Tree
Jul 25, 2024Lou 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 lovers alike. Meyer also touches on sugar maple pests, different sugar maple variables and how sugar maples produce maple syrup.
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How Emerald Ash Borer is Making its Way Out West
Jul 18, 2024Scott Gardner, district manager at Davey's Vancouver, British Columbia, office joins Talking Trees to discuss the recent emerald ash borer (EAB) sightings that have plagued multiple Canadian municipalities and parts of the United States.
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Soil Health - The Benefits of Air Spading
Jul 11, 2024Nick 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 improve soil quality and health.
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How Beech Leaf Disease Is Impacting the Eastern United States
Jul 04, 2024Dan 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 beech trees in the Eastern United States. Hager also discusses treatment options for BLD and research that is being done to understand the disease in more detail.
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Help Your Trees Battle this Summer's Heat Wave
Jun 27, 2024Josh 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 stay healthy during the rising summer temperatures.
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How This Year's Dual Cicada Emergence is Impacting Your Trees
Jun 20, 2024Alec 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 trees if they were damaged.
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Why International Society of Arboriculture Certifications are Important
Jun 13, 2024Ryan Gustafon, district manager of Davey's South Minneapolis office, talks about Interntional Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certifications and his involvement in the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture (MSA) chapter.
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Drought Stress and Spiraling Decline of Trees
Jun 06, 2024Matthew 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 episode we cover:
Drought stress in North Carolina (:38)How to identify drought stress on trees (1:06)Solutions for drought stress (2:53)Can you use these solutions on existing trees? (3:36)Watering larger trees (4:36)How mulch helps trees during drought stress (6:15)Drought history in North Carolina (7:17)The long-term impact of droughts (8:35)How droughts affect dogwoods (9:37)What is the spiral of decline? (10:40)How weather impacts planting (13:03)What to plant during a drought (14:40)Tree ri... Duration: 00:20:48All About Mulch with Davey's Mulch Expert
May 30, 2024Nate Conn, district manager at Davey's North Central Wood Products office in Lombard, Ill., discusses all things mulch and biochar, including how Davey is producing both.
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What is North Central Wood Products? (:44)Forms mulch comes in (1:25)How is mulch processed? (2:12) (3:04)Can you use any biomass to make mulch? (4:14)How do tress and other biomass end up looking like much? (4:49)Different types of mulch and their functions (6:16) (8:15) (9:46)Premium mulch and plant health benefits (10:55)Volcano mulch and its risks (12:16)Do landscapers take note of the risks of volcano mulch? (13:38) (14:29)Are colored mu... Duration: 00:30:00How to Save Your Trees Before Starting Backyard Construction Projects
May 23, 2024Taylor Judd, sales arborist with Davey's East Denver office, talks about the importance of tree care and preservation before beginning backyard construction projects.
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Spotted Lanternfly and Other Pests to Watch for
May 16, 2024Mike Holleran from Davey's Wilmington, Delaware, office talks about spotted lanternfly (SLF) and other pests affecting his office and how they can best be treated.
In this episode we cover:
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) (0:40)When SLF reached Delaware (1:36)SLF damage (2:22) Tree of Heaven (3:27)SLF treatment (4:57) (6:47)How long SLF was a major pest in Delaware (6:00)SLF peak (8:28)Emerald ash borer (EAB) (9:39)Crape myrtle bark scale (10:15)Tree and shrub maintenance (11:50)Least toxic tree care approach and insect growth regulators (12:26)Beech leaf disease (BLD) and how it's treated (15:04)Michael's stories from the forest (18:11)To find your local Dav...
Duration: 00:21:23Why Trees Fail - Environmental Factors & Things We Do
May 09, 2024Rob Dallmann from Davey's Annapolis office talks about the reasons why a tree could fall and how arborists have to be "history detectives."
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A fallen tree in Rob's neighborhood (0:44)Looking at the history of the scenery (1:11)Events that can contribute to a tree falling (4:33)The importance of an arborist looking at your trees for expert opinions (7:43)How homeowners contribute to a tree falling (11:42)Treating your trees like your pets (14:15)How environmental factors play a role (14:56)Oak decline (16:26)The importance of tree diversity (19:55)To find your local Davey office, c...
Duration: 00:27:35Learn About Ecotherapy from a Certified Forest Therapy Guide
May 02, 2024Chelsi Abbott, a technical advisor and education specialist at the Davey Institute (and Certified Forest Therapy Guide), talks about ecotherapy, also known as forest bathing, including how to do it and its benefits.
In this episode we cover:
What is ecotherapy? (0:53)What a Certified Forest Therapy Guide does (1:45)How long does forest bathing take? (4:19)What the forest gives (5:46)Garden Meditation Day (6:38)Why Chelsi is a guide (8:22)How Chelsi became a guide (10:00)Finding yourself in nature (11:09)Forest bathing tips (12:52)Fungi and forest bathing (13:55)The goal of forest bathing (16:13)What Chelsi gets out of forest bathing (17:17)...
Duration: 00:19:55How Home Runs Help Plant Trees: Partnership with the Cleveland Guardians
Apr 25, 2024Sandee Reid, Davey’s vice president of corporate communications and strategic planning, talks about Davey’s partnership with the Cleveland Guardians and why reestablishing the tree canopy is so important.
In this episode we cover:
What is Swing for the Trees? (0:46)Which trees are planted through the program? (1:18)Where are the trees planted? (2:00)How the partnership began (2:32)Earth Week Sponsorship (3:42)Sandee's ceremonial first pitch (5:28)Why the Guardians? (5:45)Davey's other sports partnerships (6:50)Davey's excitement for home runs and plantings (7:40)When plantings occur (8:23)The importance of tree canopies (9:07)The legacy of trees (10:05)Sandee's Davey Tree journey (11:56)To f...
Duration: 00:14:50How Preventative Healthcare for Your Trees Can Save Them
Apr 18, 2024Aaron Hoot from Davey's Dallas office talks about preventative tree healthcare, common problems that can be prevented and the importance of treating emerald ash borer on trees.
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Girdling roots (0:45)Proper planting practices (2:43))Looking for distress signals (4:25)Preventing emerald ash borer (6:13)How arborists conduct preventative checkups (10:35)Mistletoe pruning (17:57)How Aaron became an arborist (20:39)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about protecting your tree against emerald ash borer, read our bl...
Duration: 00:24:50Importance of Diversity in the Landscape and Planting to Replace
Apr 11, 2024Josh Fritz from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in the Boston North Shore office, talks about Doug's dying oak forest and how he can slowly replace the trees that have succumbed to oak wilt, as well as why planting a diversity of species in your landscape is so important.
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To...
Duration: 00:19:42How Drones are Used in Arboriculture
Apr 04, 2024Deb Sheeler, a Geospatial & Software Support Services production manager with Davey Resource Group (DRG), talks about the ways drones are used in arboriculture, what kind of data they can capture and how it's used in the industry.
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Spring Tree Care Tips from an Arborist
Mar 28, 2024Matt Betz from Davey's Charlotte office talks about what you should be doing this spring on your landscape to keep your trees and property thrive this season!
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Duration: 00:23:02Managing Nature - Storms, Fluctuating Temperatures and Pests
Mar 21, 2024Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey's mid-Atlantic region, discusses how arborists work with nature while dealing with storms, temperature changes and pest concerns.
In this episode we cover:
Managing nature (1:02)Working with storms (1:58)Best time to treat trees (3:30)Winter in the mid-Atlantic (5:08)Cherry blossoms (6:17)How trees handle abnormal temperatures (7:14)Managing emerald ash borer (9:43)Managing other pests (10:57)Enjoying nature (13:38)ArborLock Growth Regulator (15:09)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about early leafing, check out our blo...
Duration: 00:17:41Why Biochar is Important & How it Can Be Used in the Landscape
Mar 14, 2024Dr. Chris Fields-Johnson, technical advisor with the Davey Institute, talks about the many uses and benefits of biochar and how it can be used in the landscape.
In this episode we cover:
What is biochar? (0:40)What does biochar do to the soil? (1:35)What does biochar look like? (3:57)How is biochar made? (5:11)How would biochar be used in tree plantings? (6:37)Is biochar a new product? (8:51)How is biochar packaged? (11:25)How would a home gardener use it? (12:06)Chris' background with biochar (13:43)The many positives of biochar (17:59)To see what biochar looks like and how it ca...
Duration: 00:20:54How Davey Women Support Others
Mar 07, 2024Audrey Sellepack, pesticide compliance specialist at the Davey Institute, and Anne Embrey, organizational change management specialist, talk about their experiences as women in the green industry and their involvement with Davey's Women+ affinity group.
In this episode we cover:
What is a pesticide compliance specialist? (00:53)What an organizational change management specialist does (1:42)Anne's green industry journey (2:30)Audrey's green industry journey (3:15)Davey's women population (4:57)Being the only woman in an office (6:12)Davey's Women+ group (7:24)The importance of supporting women in the workplace (10:36)Topics the Womens+ group covers (12:24)What members get out of being in the gr... Duration: 00:20:35Davey's Diagnostic Laboratory - How it's Used & Common Diagnoses
Feb 29, 2024Kodi Riedel, diagnostic laboratory supervisor at the Davey Institute, talks about her work in the lab, how a diagnosis happens and the common diagnoses she's seen in the lab.
In this episode we cover:
What is a diagnostic laboratory supervisor (00:39)New things seen in the lab (2:09)How Davey keeps up with tree trends (2:41)How arborists use the lab (3:40)The lab's busiest times (5:30)Abiotic issues (5:58)Kodi's Davey journey (9:27)What Davey's lab looks like (10:47)Diagnosing common conditions (13:14)The most common diagnoses (14:26)Handling fatal diagnosis (16:29)The best part of Kodi's job (17:40)To find your local Davey o...
Duration: 00:19:18A Look into Davey's Annual Training Program D.I.T.S.
Feb 22, 2024Hear from three students attending the Davey Institute of Tree Sciences (D.I.T.S.) program, Davey's annual flagship training program in biological sciences, safety, tree and plant care and management techniques. Philip Bauerle from Davey's North Pittsburgh office, Izzy Christmann from Davey's Portland office and Max Hackney from Davey's health and safety department talk about their experience in the four-week program, including what they're learning, how they got there and what they're excited to take back home.
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What D.I.T.S. means to students (1:20)What's taught at D.I... Duration: 00:15:34Resurrecting The Great American Chestnut Tree
Feb 15, 2024Dan Herms, vice president of research and development at the Davey Institute, talks about the American Chesnut tree - the history, chestnut blight and how scientists are trying to bring the species back to the United States.
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Connect with Davey Tre...
Duration: 00:18:06Reconnect with Nature! Your Reminder to Get Outside
Feb 08, 2024Jason Gaskill from Davey's Wilmington, Delaware, office shares his personal experience connecting with nature through work, traveling and leading hikes, as well as why it's important to get outside, enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature.
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Duration: 00:22:58Storm Preparedness & Safety Checks After Storms
Feb 01, 2024Jason Parker from Davey's Horsham, Pa., office talks about what to do before and after a storm to protect your landscape.
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Winter in Philadelphia (0:37)What arborists look for before a storm (0:55)Scheduled storm maintenance (1:33)Handling ice storms (3:15) (5:50)What arborists do after a storm (3:52)Winter rain events (6:56)Planting the right tree in the right place (9:00)What Jason likes to plant near houses (10:35)How arborists prepare for forecasted storms (11:33)Battery-powered chainsaws (14:20)Chainsaw safety for homeowners (15:50)Arborists' feeling about storms (19:05)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a...
Duration: 00:21:06Did You Know Salt Can Damage Your Property? Here's How to Stop it
Jan 25, 2024Cindy Grady, regional business developer in Minnesota, talks about the affect salt can have on your landscape and plants and possible alternatives available to property owners.
In this episode we cover:
Smart Salting Certification from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (0:52)Salt's impact on water sources (2:03)Alternatives to salt (3:09), (13:52)Salt's impact on plants (5:13)How properties can responsibly use salt (5:47)How to remediate the impacts of salting your landscape (9:27)Gypsum applications (10:57)Client perspectives on smart salting (12:44)Cindy's work with sustainability (15:28)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office p...
Duration: 00:17:41Landscaping Trends to Know About in 2024
Jan 18, 2024Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey's mid-Atlantic region, talks about landscaping trends he saw at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS).
In this episode we cover:
What is the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show? (0:48)Trends in landscaping (1:48)Fabric grow sacks (2:00)Gardening containers (5:52)Shifting away from native only (6:25)Environmental restoration (9:27)Software in landscaping (11:50)Winter in D.C. (12:26)Davey's project with the National Aquarium during MANTS (13:00)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about environmental restoration at Da...
Duration: 00:18:09Protecting Newly Planted Trees in the Winter
Jan 11, 2024Matt Betz from Davey's Charlotte office talks about what to do to help a young tree be successful in the winter and his family's history at Davey.
In this episode we cover:
Winter in North Carolina (00:40)Considerations for young trees in a cool climate (1:28)Wrapping trees (2:36)Staking young trees (5:50)Watering young trees in cold weather (7:53)Mulching (8:57)Matt's Davey journey (11:47)When to plant in North Carolina (16:40)Charlotte's tree canopy (18:43)Chinese Elm Trees (21:57)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
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Duration: 00:25:28How to Make a Difference in Your Landscape During the Dormant Season
Jan 04, 2024Brian Sieber from Davey's Cincinnati office talks about what homeowners can be doing to care for their trees during the winter.
In this episode we cover:
Winter in Southwest Ohio (0:40)What can be done to help trees in winter (2:40)An arborist's annual visit schedule (3:44)Winter watering (4:47)Evergreen watering (5:44)Pruning in cold weather (6:19)Brian's favorite trees to plant in winter (7:00)Trees with interesting bark (8:32)Is it okay to fertilize in winter? (9:35)How Brian became a Davey arborist (10:15)Mulching in winter (13:09)Handling early blooms (14:35)Unique trees Brian enjoys to plant (16:12)Why trees gain and lose popularity (18:45)