Talking Trees with Davey Tree – Details, episodes & analysis

As 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.   

In this episode we cover:  

• What invasive species are in the Seattle region? (:41)
• How do we stop invasive species? (1:26)
• How does having a diverse landscape combat invasive species? (1:53)
• What are stewartia trees? (2:35)
• Seattle's summer weather (3:58)
• Is Seattle's climate the most ideal for growing trees? (4:51)
• Importance of inspecting the tree canopy (5:51)
• Do Seattle trees experience heat stress? (6:48)
• Best watering practices to combat heat stress (8:36)
• How to check for tree pests and diseases (11:05) (12:02)
• When is the best time to fertilize your trees? (12:51)
• Jason's Davey journey (13:56)
• Cabling and bracing trees (16:15)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.

To learn more tree inspection best practices and common spring and summer pests, read our blogs, Most Common Questions about Summer Tree Care and Identifying Common Spring and Summer Tree Insects (Pests). 

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
Twitter: @DaveyTree
Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company 

Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. 

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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Lou 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. 

In this episode we cover:  

• Why do we use containers to grow some trees? (1:26)
• What trees can you grow in containers? (2:35) (7:04) (9:04)
• What are some of the planters made out of? (3:38)
• What do you fill the planters with? (4:28)
• The emotional impact of trees (10:31)
• Watering trees in a container (11:37)
• Fertilizing trees in a container (12:44) (13:09)
• Mulching trees in a container (14:57)

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 to plan in containers, read our blog, Can You Grow Evergreens In A Container?

To learn more about soil care for potted trees and plants, read our blog, How to Refresh Potted Plants by Changing Soil. 

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
Twitter: @DaveyTree
Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company 

Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. 

Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!

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Ryan 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.

In this episode we cover:  

• What is an ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certified arborist?  (:44)
• ISA certified arborists' code of ethics (1:57)
• Taking the ISA certification test (3:07)
• Local ISA chapters and involvement (3:59) 
• What does the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture (MSA) do? (4:21) 
• MSA tree climbing competition (5:04)
• Continued education on new arborist practices (7:25)
• Minnesota tree pests (8:16) (8:46)
• Emerald ash borer and its effects (9:34) 
• Additional arborist certifications (11:24)
• How do you become an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist? (12:39)
• Rewards of being an arborist (13:34)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.

To learn more about why it's important to hire a certified arborist, watch our YouTube videos, Why Hire A Certified Arborist and TCIA & ISA Accreditation: Hiring A Tree Company.

To learn more about ISA certifications, visit the International Society of Arboriculture's Certification and Credentials page. 

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
Twitter: @DaveyTree
Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company 

Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. 

Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!  

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Jon Hillis from Environmental Design, Inc. (EDI) talks about what it's like to move large, historic trees as a career, such as how transplanting works, who can hire EDI and what it feels like to be a tree preserver. 

In this episode we cover:  

• What EDI does (0:40)  
• Reasons to transplant large trees (2:25)  
• History of EDI (4:18) 
• Deciding what trees to move (6:05) 
• Can a homeowner hire EDI? (8:27)
• Process of removing the tree (9:22)
• When is the best time to relocate a tree? (11:01)
• Aftercare of relocating a tree (12:32)
• Does it have to be cabled? (13:40)
• Pressure of relocating trees (14:26)
• When EDI and Davey work together (17:47)
• When not to move a tree on our own (19:17)
• What it feels like to be a tree preserver (21:29)
• treemover.com (23:05)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.

To learn more about EDI, visit treemover.com.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
Twitter: @DaveyTree
Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company

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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Mike Presta from Davey’s North Austin, Texas, office talks about the impacts of drought on trees and what trees are more tolerant of drought.  

In this episode we cover:  

• Ideal planting season (1:42)   
• Dealing with drought (3:55) 
• Drought tolerant trees (4:30)  
• How mulch helps with drought (9:35)  
• Other drought tolerant trees (10:15)  
• Mike’s background and favorite part of his job (12:50)  

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.

To learn more about picking the right tree for drought affected areas, read our blog, How to Pick the Right Trees for Drought-Prone Landscapes.
To learn more about caring for drought affected landscapes, read our blog, How to Keep Your Landscape Resilient During Seasonal Summer Drought.
To learn more about watering trees during a drought, read our blog, How Often to Water Trees During a Drought.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
Twitter: @DaveyTree
Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company

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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Todd Sherbondy from Davey’s East Pittsburgh office talks about why your tree might be losing its leaves in late summer or early fall, as well as some underused trees he recommends we plant more often. 

In this episode we cover:  

• How heat affects trees (1:07)
• Flowering crabapple (1:49)
• Can trees rebound? (2:48)
• Oaks losing leaves (3:26)
• When should an arborist get involved? (4:29)
• How often do arborists visit regular clients' properties? (6:06)
• Proper tree planting (7:33)
• Benefits of plant diversity on your property (9:05)
• Black gum tree (10:41)
• Other trees Todd recommends (11:16)
• Pittsburgh's summer this year (11:45)
• How Todd started his job and why he enjoys it (12:27)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. 

To learn more about why your tree may be losing its leaves early, read our blog, Why are Trees Losing Leaves in August or Early Fall. 

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
Twitter: @DaveyTree
Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company

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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Dan Blazer from Davey’s Southwest Milwaukee office talks about extreme weather’s impact on trees and the best practices for caring for them.  

In this episode we cover:  

• Temperature changes and extreme weather (2:55)  
• Watering before winter (7:15)  
• Basics of mulching (9:48)  
• Fertilization and extreme weather (11:54)  
• Extreme weather’s impact on trees (13:33)  
• Planting with the changing weather (15:35)  
• Other considerations for homeowners (17:16)  
• Tree planting diversity (19:20)  
• Dan’s passion for his job (23:20)  

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. 

To learn more about protecting trees from the winter weather, read our blog, Protecting Newly Planted Trees from Frost & Cold Winter Weather.  

To learn more about proper mulching techniques, read our blog, The Proper Way To Mulch Your Trees.  

To learn more about winter hardiness zones, read our blog, Climate Change Projections: The Impact & Why You Should Care.  

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
Twitter: @DaveyTree
Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company

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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Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, talks about fertilization, soil and caring for drought stressed lawns.  

In this episode we cover:  

• Fertilization (0:33)  
• The difference between fall and spring fertilization (2:18)  
• Importance of a soil test (3:30)  
• Explanation and importance of PH (6:20)  
• How to deal with poor soil (8:20)  
• Growing grass in the shade (10:50)  
• Taking care of drought stressed lawns (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 fertilization, read our blog, Should I Fertilize Lawn in Fall? Yes! Here's Why & How.

To learn more about soil tests, read our blog, How to Perform a Soil Test (And Why You Need One!).  

To learn more about drought stressed lawns, read our blog, What Causes Brown Spots on Lawn? 

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
Twitter: @DaveyTree
Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company

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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Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, talks about best practices for maintaining your lawn during the heat of the summer.

In this episode we cover: 

• Hot, dry weather (0:45)  
• Dry grass (1:36)  
• Transpiration (3:50)  
• Homeowner lawn watering (5:15)  
• Ideal watering conditions (6:42)  
• When to put grass seed down (10:16)  
• Best practices for grass seed planting (12:50)  
• What types of grass seed to plant (17:40)  
• Where to find the proper grass seeds (20:44)  

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.

To learn more about dry grass, read our blog, My Lawn Is Turning Brown In Summer...What Do I Do?
To learn more about the different types of grass, read our blog, What Type Of Grass Do I Have?
To learn more about planting grass seed, read our blog, Best Time To Plant New Grass Seed: Pros and Cons For Each Season.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
Twitter: @DaveyTree
Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company

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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Chelsi Abbott, technical advisor for the Davey Institute, talks about common tree disease, how you can spot them and what can be done to treat them. 
 
In this episode we cover:

• Fire blight (0:33) 
• Vascular welt diseases (2:27)
• Apple scab (4:28)
• Anthracnose (5:58)
• Tar spot (7:30)
• Breeding diseases out (9:35)
• How far spores can spread (10:25)
• Dutch elm disease (11:42)
• How Chelsi came to study plant pathology (12:48)
• Beech leaf disease (14:25)
• Trees Chelsi suggests planting in the future (14:57)
• What Chelsi enjoys about her job (18:13)

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, apple scab and anthracnose, read our blog, How to Spot, Identify and Combat Leaf Disease on Trees.
To learn more about the right time to prune, read our blog, Can You Prune or Cut Tree Limbs in Summer?
To learn more about tar spots, read our blog, Why are There Brown or Black Spots on My Maple Leaves?

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
Twitter: @DaveyTree
Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company

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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