Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Talking Trees with Davey Tree
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| Sweet Gum: The Beautiful Yet Controversial Tree | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:20:42 | |
Lou 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:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about tree species, read Davey's Tree Identification blogs, such as Tree Identification: Do I Have a Sweetgum Tree and more. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Trees and Nature in Scary Movies! | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:22:10 | |
Michael 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:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about scary trees and plants, read Davey's blog, Zombie Trees: What You Need to Know. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Arborist Answers Your Questions PART 1 | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:20:29 | |
We 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:
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: 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! | |||
| The Pawpaw Tree - History, How to Grow and Unique Facts! | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:20:21 | |
Miles Stephens from Davey's South Pittsburgh office talks with Doug over their fascination with the pawpaw tree. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about caring and transporting fruit trees, read our blog Guide to Transplanting Fruit Trees. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Spring vs Fall - When is the Best Season to Plant? | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:15:22 | |
Dan Hager from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Concord, talks about the fall and spring planting seasons. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about planting in the off season, read our blogs Is it Safe to Plant Trees in Summer? and Can You Plant Trees, Shrubs or Evergreens in the Winter? Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Pros and Cons of Leaving the Leaves on Your Lawn | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:19:40 | |
Mat Garey from Davey's Detroit Lawncare office gives you a reason to not rake your yard by sharing the benefits of mulching and composting your leaves. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about managing your leaves, read our blog, Managing Fallen Leaves in Your Yard. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Why Proper Soil Care is So Important for Your Trees | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:20:03 | |
Brad McBride from Davey's West Cleveland office talks about why soil care is vital for tree health, how to check the health of your soil and what else can be done to improve it.
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about soil care and its importance, watch Brad on Cleveland's local news station, Fox 8's New Day Cleveland show, where you'll see soil props and tools in action. The Importance of Healthy Soil for Tree Growth and How to Improve Your Soil. 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! | |||
| Tree Appraisals -The Value of Trees | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:20:23 | |
R.J. Laverne , manager of education and training at the Davey Institute, talks about what he does as a tree appraiser, including occasionally working in a courtroom. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about how to increase the value of your property through landscaping, read our blog Easy Landscaping to Help Sell Your Home Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Considerations for Growing in a Hot Climate | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:20:53 | |
Madison Law from Davey's South Houston office talks about working in locations with extreme heat and her Davey experience. In this episode we cover:
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 trees in hot, dry conditions, read our blog How Often to Water Trees During a Drought. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Best Trees for New Homeowners - Budget Friendly and Low Maintenance | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:19:56 | |
Taylor Judd from Davey's East Denver office talks about important factors to consider when planting a new tree and his recommendations for the Colorado area. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about different types of soil your landscape could have, read our blog How to Keep Soil Healthy For Your Plants. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Why Fall is the Best Season for Lawn Care PART 2 | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:23:16 | |
Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, talks about why fall is an optimal time to aerate your lawn and control your weeds. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about lawn care, read our blog, First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide to Lawn Care. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Why Fall is the Best Season for Lawn Care PART 1 | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:25:28 | |
Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, talks about why fall is prime lawn care season and what to do during the fall to keep your lawn healthy. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about lawn care, read our blog, First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide to Lawn Care. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| The History of Davey Tree | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:17:14 | |
Matt Fredmonsky, manager of corporate content at Davey, shares his knowledge about the history of Davey Tree, from John Davey's start in tree care to the employee acquisition. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about Davey Tree's history, click here. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| What's Growing On My Tree? - Black Knot, Galls & Other Growths | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:20:34 | |
Brian 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:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To read our blogs to learn about the different kinds of growths that can harm your trees, click here - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists | Davey Tree Service Blog Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Preparing Trees for Storm Season | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:18:50 | |
David Horvath from Davey’s Lake Bluff, office talks about the importance of having arborists inspect your trees before a storms, so you can keep your home safe. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about reducing storm damage read our blog, How to Reduce Wind and Storm Damage on Trees. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| How to Identify Your Trees | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:22:08 | |
Luke Werner from Davey's North Pittsburgh office shares how you can learn how to identify the different types of trees in your yard. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about which trees are in your yard check our tree identification blog series. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Why Caterpillars Matter + A Spotted Lanternfly Update | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:22:12 | |
Adam Baker, technical advisor with the Davey Institute discusses all things caterpillars, including their benefit and specific species like the hickory horn devil, bagworm and monarch. Adam also shares the silver lining of the spotted lanternfly invasion hitting the East Coast. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about bagworms read our blog, Bagworms: Are They Harmful and How specific Can I Get Rid of Them? Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Fire Blight - What is it, How to Control & What Trees are Affected? | 20 Jul 2023 | 00:21:32 | |
Eric Countryman from Davey's East Pittsburgh office talks about fire blight and other bacterial diseases that can impact your trees. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about fire blight, read our blog Why ‘Bradford’ Callery Pear Tree Leaves Are Brown, Black or Falling Off. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| What to do with Wood Waste - Secondary Life for Wood Products | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:25:02 | |
Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey's mid-Atlantic region, talks about how Davey arborist deal with wood wastes and different ways to give wood a secondary life. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Mycorrhizal Network - Largest Living Organism | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:19:35 | |
Chelsi Abbott, a technical advisor and education specialist at the Davey Institute, talks about the mycorrhizal network including how it works and how it connects to plants. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about the work Chelsi and the Davey Institute do, click here. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. | |||
| Pests vs Beneficial Insects | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:25:53 | |
Thomas Whitney, technical advisor from the Davey Institute, shares some of his knowledge on different types of pests and beneficial insects.
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about the emerald ash borer, read our blog, The 101 on Emerald Ash Borer. Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. | |||
| Best Summer Tree Watering Tips to Follow | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:24:30 | |
Dan Cohen, from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Needham, shares some expert watering tips to keep your trees hydrated all summer.
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. 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! | |||
| Growth Rings, a New Book about Davey's History, is Published | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:20:58 | |
Matt Fredmonsky, manager of corporate content at Davey, talks about Growth Rings, a new book about Davey's history and growth from 1962 to 2020. Matt, also author of Growth Rings, talks about what it was like to write the book and why it's important to Davey. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. 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! | |||
| Pet-Friendly Landscape Tips | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:19:41 | |
Miles Stephens from Davey's South Pittsburgh office shares advice on how to maintain a healthy landscape as a dog owner. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. 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! | |||
| Summer Pests Bugging Your Trees & Plants | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:18:58 | |
Ryan Kasak, sales arborist at Davey's Wickes/arborists, a Davey company, office, talks about a variety of summertime pests, as well as how homeowners can spot and get rid of them. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To read our insect and disease blogs to stay informed on the different pests that pose a threat to your landscape and garden, click here - Insect & Disease Issues Blogs. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Summer Tree Checklist | 25 May 2023 | 00:17:43 | |
Emily Mumford from Davey's South St Paul office shares tips on how to best care for trees in the summer. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. 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! | |||
| What is Beech Leaf Disease? Learn the Signs | 18 May 2023 | 00:18:29 | |
Brad McBride from Davey's West Cleveland office shares some input on what this "new" disease is, where it started, how to spot it and what can be done about it. In this episode we cover:
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, read our blog, Is Beech Leaf Disease Impacting Your Trees? Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Wood Borers and Woodpeckers – Helping or Hurting? | 11 May 2023 | 00:21:53 | |
Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey’s mid-Atlantic region, talks about wood borers, woodpeckers and when to be concerned about both. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about woodpecker damage to your tree, read our blog, Spotted Woodpecker Damage on Your Tree? Here’s what to do. To learn more about Emerald Ash Borer, read our blog, The 101 on Emerald Ash Borer. To learn more about wood borers, read our blog, Tree Borers: Signs of Tree Boring Insects. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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!
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| What You Should Know About Carbon Credits | 04 May 2023 | 00:24:27 | |
Joe Gregory, regional operations manager for the Davey Resource Group (DRG), shares some in-depth information on what carbon credits are, how businesses use them and Davey's pilot project getting familiar with them. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about carbon credits, read our blog, Answering Four Common Carbon Questions. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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!
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| How Hockey is Helping Plant Trees for Arbor Day | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:20:32 | |
Sandee Reid, Davey’s vice president of corporate communications and strategic planning, and Danielle Crumrine, executive director of Tree Pittsburgh, talk about Davey’s partnership with Tree Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Arbor Day and the importance of consulting with a certified arborist. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about the Score for the Trees partnership, click here. To learn more about why you should hire a certified arborist, read our blog, Benefits of Hiring a Professional Certified Arborist. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Spring Turf Primer PART 2 | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:30:11 | |
Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, answers a listener's question and talks about fertilization, soil testing, weeds and grass cutting tips. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about lawn care, read our blog, First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide to Lawn Care. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. | |||
| Spring Turf Primer PART 1 | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:19:03 | |
Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, talks about invasive lawn grasses, the importance of soil testing and pH with grasses. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about lawn care, read our blog, First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide to Lawn Care. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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!
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| Top Tree Planting Tips - Prepare for Arbor Day! | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:20:28 | |
Jay Judd from Davey’s East Denver office talks about spring planting, the challenges in the Denver region and his favorite parts of the job. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about planting trees at the correct depth, read our blog, In Too Deep? To learn more about the benefits of tree planting, read our blog, The Endless Ways Planting a Tree Can Benefit You. To learn more about planting the right tree in the right place, read our blog, What Plant Hardiness Zone Am I In? Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. | |||
| Cool Projects Arborists Do – Saving Cats & Setting Up Eagle Cams | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:19:06 | |
Rob Kruljac from Davey’s north Pittsburgh office talks rescuing cats from trees, installing eagle cams and educating his clients. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about the importance of consulting a professional, read our blog, Benefits of Hiring A Professional Certified Arborist. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. | |||
| Spring Pruning 101! | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:23:56 | |
David Horvath from Davey’s Lake Bluff, IL, office talks about spring pruning, the importance of a certified arborist and how he got started with Davey. In this episode we cover:
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 trees in the spring, read our blog, Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Spring. To learn more about the importance of hiring an expert, read our blog, Benefits of Hiring A Professional Certified Arborist. To learn more about the best times to prune, read our blog, When is the Best Time to Prune Trees? Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Wetlands 101: Why These Habitats Matter | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:16:37 | |
Ana Burns, senior area manager at Davey Resource Group (DRG), talks all about wetlands, their ecological importance and the work that DRG is doing to preserve these natural habitats. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about DRG's wetland work, visit our Wetland and Stream Services site. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| How to Prevent Spring Pests Early | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:24:16 | |
Natascha Batchelor of Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, talks about spring pest prevention, volcano mulch and unique trees.
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about tree scale, read our blog, How to Manage Scale: Early Prevention is Key. To learn more about keeping soil healthy, read our blog, How to Keep Soil Healthy for Your Plants. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Unusual + Unique Trees - Western U.S. | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:22:18 | |
Michael Sundberg from Davey's Southeast Denver office shares his favorite unique trees from the western half of the U.S., including some of his favorites in Hawaii!
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about careers at Davey, go to Jobs.Davey.com. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.
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| Unusual + Unique Trees - Eastern U.S. | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:18:42 | |
Jonathan McNeil from Arborguard Tree Specialists, a Davey company, in Atlanta talks about some unique trees he's seen planted in his area, as well as how he got his start in arboriculture and why he loves it!
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about careers at Davey, go to Jobs.Davey.com. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.
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| Learn About Davey's Annual Four-Week Flagship Training Program D.I.T.S. | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:23:04 | |
Three students from the Davey Institute of Tree Sciences (D.I.T.S.) training program talk about the benefits of this annual four-week program, what they are learning and why they feel appreciative of the opportunity to attend D.I.T.S. Andy Grassia from Davey's Richmond office, Samuel Torres from Davey's North Philadelphia office and Santiago Valencia from Davey's utility Gulf region also discuss taking the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist® exam and the fun experiences they've had in Kent, Ohio, the past four weeks. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about careers at Davey, go to Jobs.Davey.com.
Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.
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| When Should You Break Up with Your Tree? | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:20:57 | |
Chris Ellwood, district manager from Davey’s West Columbus office, talks about knowing when to break up with your tree and the importance of having a certified arborist check your property. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about when to remove a tree, read our blog, 6 Signs It Might Be Time To Remove Your Tree. To learn more about the importance of hiring a certified arborist, read our blog, Benefits of Hiring A Professional Certified Arborist. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.
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| How to Get Your Trees Ready for the Growing Season | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:19:21 | |
Rob Kraker from Davey's Southeast Nashville office shares tips on how to get your landscape ready for spring to set your trees up for a healthy growing season! In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about when you should start preparing your trees for spring, read our blog, Spring Tree Care Start... NOW?
Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.
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| Why it’s Important to Keep Soil Healthy for Plants | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:25:25 | |
Chris Fields-Johnson, technical advisor at the Davey Institute, talks about the importance of healthy soil and his Davey career. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about healthy soil, read our blog, How to Keep Soil Healthy For Your Plants. To learn more about improving soil health, read our blog, How to Improve Soil Health with Biochar. To learn more about soil tests, read our blog, How to Perform a Soil Test (And Why You Need One!). Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. | |||
| How to Protect Trees & Plants from Rock Salt Damage | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:16:05 | |
Kevin Sproule from Davey's Edmonton, Alberta, office shares advice on how to protect your trees and plants from rock salt damage, as well as how to determine if your tree has experienced salt damage. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.
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| Green Industry Trends at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:20:35 | |
Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey’s mid-Atlantic region, talks about the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS), green industry trends and his favorite parts of his job. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. | |||
| All About Ice, Snow & Frost Tree Care | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:19:38 | |
Josh Rongish, district manager from Davey’s Omaha, Nebraska, office, talks about protecting trees from winter weather, his favorite trees and his Davey career. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about preparing trees for winter, read our blog, Seasonal Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Winter. To learn more about tree wrapping, read our blog, Should I Wrap Trees for Winter Protection. To learn more about helping your trees survive the winter, read our blog, Five Steps to Help Trees Survive Winter with Little Damage. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. | |||
| Drought-Stressed Trees: Infections, Defenses and How to Help | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:24:59 | |
Jess Divin, district manager of Davey's East San Antonio office, talks about how Texas' long-term drought is impacting trees, as well as the infections that can result from drought stress and the natural defenses trees use to survive. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To read our blogs about how droughts affect trees and how to spot the signs of stress, visit our drought blogs at Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Davey blogs about drought. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Trees that Help Block Wind & Why They're Beneficial | 05 Jan 2023 | 00:20:46 | |
Eric Countryman from Davey's East Pittsburgh office shares some trees that can act as a windbreak for your properties and houses, and why they are beneficial. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about the best trees for blocking wind, read our blog, The Best Trees for Blocking Wind and Windbreak (By Zone). Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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| New Year’s Resolutions for your Trees | 29 Dec 2022 | 00:20:27 | |
Marcus Parker from Davey’s Southeast Chicago office talks about the best resolutions for your trees, his favorite trees and his Davey career. In this episode we cover:
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 mature trees, read our blog, How to Care for Mature Trees. To learn more about mulching, read our blog, The Proper Way to Mulch Your Trees. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. | |||
| New Year, New Tree! Plant These Trees Instead in the New Year | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:19:10 | |
Dan Herms, vice president of research and development at the Davey Institute, talks about what trees should be planted for changing hardiness zones, his climate change research and why you should be optimistic but realistic about mitigating climate change. In this episode we cover:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about climate change, visit davey.com/climate To learn more about the effects of climate change on trees, read our blog, Climate Change on Trees. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. | |||