Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Talking Trees with Davey Tree
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| Fungi Found? Signs Your Tree May Be in Trouble | 08 Oct 2026 | 00:23:38 | |
Do you have fungi growing on or near your tree? Madison Law from Davey's South Houston office joins us to discuss common fungal bodies, what steps can be taken when fungi are discovered and why it's important to have mushrooms identified by an expert before consuming them. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To hear more from Madison Law, please read/watch:
To learn more about fungal issues, please visit Mushrooms at the Base of Tree, Tree Troubles in Wet Weather: Tri-State Pest & Disease Guide and What Is This Whitish Gray (Or Whitish Pink) Fuzz On My Grass? Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. | |||
| Creative & Sustainable Uses for Wood Waste: Heirlooms, Crafts & More | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:22:00 | |
Looking for ways to be sustainable with wood waste, or want to get creative with your trees? Jay Judd from Davey's East Denver office joins us to share creative ways to transform trees and wood waste into one-of-a-kind keepsakes, furniture, decorative pieces, crafts and more. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To hear more from Jay Judd, please read/watch:
Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. | |||
| Drought Recovery: Why Some Trees Bounce Back and Others Don't | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:30:09 | |
Can drought affect some trees more than others? Will Johnston from Davey's Austin office joins us to explain how root systems, soil conditions, traits and more influence how different tree species respond to drought, and why some are more likely to recover than others. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To hear more from Will Johnston, please read/watch:
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Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. | |||
| Oh, Osage Orange Tree: You Either Love It or Hate It | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:19:00 | |
Have you wondered what tree grows those strange green, brain-like balls? Lou Meyer from Davey's Mid-Atlantic regions returns for our species series to talk about the Osage Orange tree, a very controversial and unique tree. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To hear more from Lou Meyer, please read/watch:
Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. | |||
| Top Tree Picks to Add Value to Your Landscape | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:20:55 | |
Thinking about planting trees to increase your property's value? Ryan Gustafson from Davey's Southwest Metro office in Minneapolis joins us to discuss how the right trees can enhance curb appeal, provide long-term landscape benefits and create a more diverse and resilient yard. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about adding value to your home, please watch 4 Ways Trees Add Value to Your Property, 10 Varieties of Trees that Can Boost Your Property Value, Want to Boost the Value of Your Home? Plant a Tree — Now and How to Make a New Landscape Feel “Lived In”. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. | |||
| Perennials 101: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Plant | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:24:11 | |
Did you know fall is the perfect time to plant perennials? Jordan Williams, sales representative from Davey's Commercial Landscape Services (CLS) division, joins us to talk all about perennials, including varieties to plant, evaluating hardiness zones and how to keep your perennials thriving year after year. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about perennials, please read our blogs Perennial Pruning Tips: When to Cut Back Perennials & How Far, Perennial Bloom Calendar: Month By Month and When Should You Stop Watering Trees, Perennials and Garden in Fall? Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. | |||
| Early Leaf Drop: Is This Supposed to Happen? | 27 Aug 2026 | 00:25:50 | |
Mike Cassidy from Davey's West Columbus office joins us to talk about early leaf drop, including the stressors that cause it and what you can do to help prevent it. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about early leaf drop, please read our blogs See Burnt Tree Leaves? Fix Leaf Scorch Symptoms with Treatment, Why Are Trees Losing Leaves in June, August or Early Fall?, Reasons For Early Or Dull Fall Color and Why Some Trees Change Color Earlier Than Others. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. | |||
| Tree Planting Season is Almost Here: What You Need to Know | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:21:43 | |
Erik Benneter from Davey Canada's Toronto West office joins us to talk about tree planting season, including which trees to plant, soil and digging tips, top planting mistakes and more. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about tree planting, please read our blogs Tree Planting Guide: 3 Methods of Planting Trees, For The Benefit Of Planting Trees, How to Fix a Tree Planted Too Deep and Why Native Trees and Plants are Important. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. | |||
| Beech Leaf Disease: The Spread Across New England | 13 Aug 2026 | 00:17:00 | |
Dan Hager from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Concord, Massachusetts, joins us to discuss the devastating effects of beech leaf disease, its rapid spread across New England, treatment strategies and efforts to control the nematode that causes it. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about beech leaf disease, please read our blogs Beech Leaf Disease: Identification, Symptoms & Treatment, Beech Leaf Disease & The Impact On The Ecosystem and Tree Identification: Do I Have A Beech Tree. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. | |||
| Tree Check Month: How to Spot Warning Signs This August | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:20:12 | |
Rachel Broskey from Davey's Knoxville office joins us to discuss Tree Check Month, including how to inspect your trees, what warning signs to look for and why routine tree care is essential for keeping your landscape healthy and safe. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about checking your trees for pests or diseases, please read our blogs Disease & Insect Issues, Plant Health Care and Soil Care & Mulching. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. | |||
| Invasive Trees and Shrubs: Which Species Make the List? | 30 Jul 2026 | 00:20:25 | |
Pat Etherington from Davey's Lake Bluff office talks with host Doug Oster about several invasive trees, including why they're problematic, what trees to choose instead and how he chose a career in arboriculture. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about invasives and smart planting, please read our blogs Trees with Non-Invasive Root Systems, The Best and Worst Trees to Plant Near a House (By Zone) and Tree Roots: Trees with Invasive & Non-Invasive Roots. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. | |||
| River Birch: The Beautiful East Coast Tree | 23 Jul 2026 | 00:20:49 | |
Lou Meyer, arborist from Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, continues our species series with the beautiful river birch tree. In this episode, Lou and host Doug Oster talk about the river birch's characteristics, ecological value, cultural and medicinal uses and more. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about different tree species, please read our blogs Tree Selection Guide, Tree Identification, Tree Planting & Transplanting and Trimming and Pruning. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. | |||
| Biochar: The Secret to Better Soil and Plant Health | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:21:25 | |
Nate Conn from Davey's North Central Wood Products office and Brian Borkowicz, senior advisor for the Davey Institute, answer questions about biochar, including how it’s made, the benefits it provides for soil and plants, how to choose the right product and why consumers should consider giving it a try. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about biochar and its benefits, you can:
Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: podcasts@davey.com. | |||
| Feeling the Heat: How to Protect Trees from Heat Stress | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:20:50 | |
Jay Judd from Davey's East Denver office joins us to talk about how heat stress impacts trees, the warning signs homeowners should watch for and practical steps to help stressed trees recover. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about heat stress, please read our blogs How to Help Trees During Unexpected Heat Wave, How to Keep Your Landscape Resilient During Seasonal Summer Drought, Tree Heat Stress Is Real: How to Protect Roots During Summer Heatwaves, Signs and Symptoms of Tree Stress (Plus Treatment) and The Dirt on Drought Stress and Its Effect on Your Trees. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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 Tree Shade Data is Collected & Why it's Important | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:18:50 | |
Jason Henning and Jay Heppler from Davey Resource Group join us to talk all about tree shade in urban environments, including how foresters collect data on shade and how it helps communities make informed decisions about tree planting and care. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about i-Tree, visit www.itreetools.org. 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 Eating My Oak Tree? A Guide to Common Oak Issues | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:21:25 | |
Alec Hall from Davey's St. Louis West office joins us to talk about oak trees, including common diseases like oak wilt and sudden oak death, identifying resilient species, choosing the best oaks to plant and more. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about helping pollinators, please read our blogs Creating a Pollinator Garden (Pollinator Plant List), Tree Pests vs Beneficial Insects, Do Bees Like Trees? Trees for Bees Guide and Ultimate Guide for Best Flowering Shrubs. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! | |||
| Helping Pollinators Thrive: Native Species, Plant Picks and More | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:20:18 | |
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: 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 Dirt on Drought Stress: Signs and Solutions You Need to Know | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:19:31 | |
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: 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 Wrong with My Boxwood? - Blights, Box Tree Moth and More | 28 May 2026 | 00:20:30 | |
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: 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! | |||
| Kentucky Coffee Tree: Why Arborists Love This Tree | 21 May 2026 | 00:18:03 | |
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: 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! | |||
| Setting Your Lawn Up for Success PART TWO | 14 May 2026 | 00:24:55 | |
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: 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! | |||
| Setting Your Lawn Up for Success PART ONE | 07 May 2026 | 00:20:17 | |
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: 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! | |||
| Celebrating Arbor Day: Identifying, Choosing and Protecting Trees | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:20:22 | |
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: 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 Allergy Season is Impacted by Drought, Pollen and Tree Selection | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:19:25 | |
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: 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! | |||
| Storm Season Prep: What Every Homeowner Should Know | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:19:40 | |
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: 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 Secret Life of Mycorrhizal Fungi! | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:20:43 | |
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: 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! | |||
| Fragrant Trees: The Good and the Not-So-Good | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:20:29 | |
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: 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 Buzz No One Wants: How Arborists Handle Stinging Insects | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:21:20 | |
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: 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! | |||
| Food from Trees! - Pies, Syrups, Liqueur and More | 19 Mar 2026 | 00:25:23 | |
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: 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! | |||
| Celebrating Women in the Green Industry | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:16:31 | |
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: 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! | |||
| Choosing and Pruning Trees to Support Wildlife | 05 Mar 2026 | 00:25:22 | |
Michael Sundberg from Davey’s West Denver office talks about the benefits of choosing and pruning trees to support wildlife. He covers which tree species offer the most value, the ideal times to plant, why tree diversity is important and the types of wildlife you could see on your property. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about choosing, planting and pruning trees to support wildlife, read our blogs How to Protect & Repair Trees from Animals: Deer, Rabbits, Squirrels and Why Native Trees and Plants are Important. 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! | |||
| Certified Arborist Answers Listener Questions! | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:34:17 | |
Lou Meyer, arborist and business developer from Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, answers listener questions! Keep listening to hear Lou talk about burls, pruning, planting trees, removing invasives and more. To submit a question for a future episode, email us at podcasts@davey.com. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about pruning, planting, tree identification, invasives and more, read our tree care tips blog - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists 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 Anatomy of Trees: Growth Rings, Inner Layers, Roots and More | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:23:04 | |
Chrissy Balk, plant pathologist and technical advisor at the Davey Institute, talks about the intricate and fascinating anatomy of trees, including the function of each internal trunk layer, how root systems work, how water moves within a tree and the structure and role of the canopy. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about the Davey Institute, visit The Davey Institute | Davey Tree 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! | |||
| A Closer Look at Davey's Annual Training Program D.I.T.S. | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:15:11 | |
Hear from three students attending the Davey Institute of Trees Sciences (D.I.T.S.) program, Davey’s flagship training program in biological sciences, safety, tree and plant care and management techniques. Ethan Ramirez Gothard from Davey's Nanaimo office, Sam Phetteplace from Davey's Albany office and Maggie Graves from Davey's Boston North Shore office share their experience in the four-week program, including key takeaways, being away from home for 30 days and bonding with other employees and tree care professionals from all over North America. 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, visit Davey.com/Careers. 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 We Love! - An Arborist's Favorites for Valentine's Day | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:23:31 | |
Frank Thompson from Davey’s Buffalo office shares his “love at first sight” — trees! For Valentine’s Day, Frank walks us through three of his favorite species, his background in environmental science and forestry and how to determine the age of mature trees. 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 identify or take care of trees you love, read our blogs Fall in Love with Healthy Trees This Season, Guide on How to Choose A Tree to Plant: Planning & Selecting and How to Tell What Type of Tree I Have. 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! | |||
| Dormant Season & Early Spring Tips: What Will the Groundhog Decide? | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:23:20 | |
Mike Cassidy from Davey’s West Columbus office shares advice for whatever Groundhog Day brings! Will there be six more weeks of winter or an early spring? In this episode, Cassidy covers last‑minute dormant season care, such as dormant pruning, as well as early spring tasks like reviewing your landscape. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about tree care and landscaping in late winter and early spring, read our blogs Does a Late Spring Frost or Snowfall Damage Trees?, Winter Tree Protection: Three Proactive Tips, Most Common Questions about Tree Care in Spring, Spring Ahead: Schedule a Tree Inspection, Fruit Tree Care in Early Spring and What Does the Dormant Season Mean For 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! | |||
| Trends in Gardening: Live at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show! | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:18:05 | |
Lou Meyer, arborist and business developer in Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, meets with host Doug Oster at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show! Here, they discuss the latest trends in gardening, including recent planting choices, gardening designs, outdoor living 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 gardening practices and techniques, read our blogs DIY Flower Bed: Tips for the Perfect Flower Bed, Landscape Design Idea for Privacy | Davey Blog and What Plant Hardiness Zone Am I In. 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! | |||
| Five Tree Care Mistakes Homeowners Make: Five Years of Talking Trees! | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:22:15 | |
Eric Countryman, district manager of Davey’s East Pittsburgh office and the first-ever guest on the podcast, joins host Doug Oster to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Talking Trees with Davey Tree! In this episode, they discuss five common tree and landscaping mistakes homeowners make in the first five years, along with tips on mulching, planting best practices and a special giveaway for listeners! GIVEAWAY DETAILS: This giveaway is now closed. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about best tree and lawn care practices early on, read our blogs, First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide To Lawn Care, In Too Deep?, Should I Mulch Around Trees or Not? Yes & Here's Why, How to Take Care of a Newly Planted Tree and Fact or Fiction: Five Ways You May Be Harming 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! | |||
| Facing Frost Cracking: How to Protect Trees During Winter | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:22:11 | |
Paul 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. 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 wintertime, read our blogs, Winter Sunscald and Frost Cracks on Trees, Winter Tree Protection: Three Proactive Tips and Can a Tree Freeze to Death in 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! | |||
| Hiring an Arborist in 2026: Why It Matters & What They Do | 01 Jan 2026 | 00:26:23 | |
Jason 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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about what an arborist visit is like, read our blogs, Why You Should Hire a Certified Arborist, What To Expect When You Request a Davey Tree Free Consultation and The Risk of Using an Uninsured and Unlicensed 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! | |||
| Winter Tree Care: Snow and Ice Protection, Pruning and More | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:23:26 | |
Luke 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:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about winter tree care, read our blogs, Tree Care: Winter Tree Protection for Roots, Trunks and Branches, Don’t Skip a Winter Tree Inspection: Why Cold Weather Reveals Hidden Tree Risks, Seasonal Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Winter and Protecting Newly Planted Trees from Frost & Cold Winter Weather. 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! | |||
| Tour the Completed SEED Campus with Dr. Dan Herms | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:14:06 | |
Dr. 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:
To watch Doug's tour of the property with Dr. Herms, watch the video on YouTube here. To learn more about the SEED Campus, visit www.Davey.com/SEED. 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! | |||
| How We Became Arborists: Career Stories from Davey Experts | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:14:12 | |
Throughout 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:
To learn more about careers at Davey, visit www.Davey.com/Careers. 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! | |||
| Five Winter Tree Care Myths | 20 Nov 2025 | 00:22:32 | |
Jacob 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:
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! | |||
| Can I Prune My Own Tree? Why or Why Not? | 13 Nov 2025 | 00:24:56 | |
Matt 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:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about pruning and tree care, read our blogs, What is Pruning? Importance, Benefits & Methods of Pruning, Signs Your Trees Need Pruning and our other pruning 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! | |||
| 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! | |||
| Urban Forestry: Native Species & Climate Change | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:26:09 | |
Sam 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:
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 work with urban forestry, visit our webpage, Urban & Community Foresty Services. 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! | |||
| Winter Wonders: Trees and Plants with Winter Interest | 16 Oct 2025 | 00:21:03 | |
Adam 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:
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 plants with winter interest, read our blog, Best Trees to Plant for Winter Color. To read our blogs about tree care in the winter, read our blogs, Can You Plant Trees, Shrubs or Evergreens in the Winter? and Winter Watering Tips for Evergreens. 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! | |||
| Branch Out with These Unique Trees for a More Diverse Landscape | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:19:08 | |
Craig 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:
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about unique tree species, read our Tree Selection Guide 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! | |||