Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Bronze Birch Borer: What to Know + Its Impact on Trees Feb 27, 2025

Tyson 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 examine your property (15:17)
How Tyson got into the tree industry (17:15)
Emerald ash borer (21:38)
EAB's estimated arrival in Washington state (23:10)
Preparation for EAB (24:14)
The feeling of providing client-focused solutions (25:50)

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

To learn more about bronze birch borer, visit our Insect & Disease Resource Center, Bronze Birch Borer Damage & Treatments | Davey Tree.

To learn more about boring pests, read our blog, Tree Borers: Signs of Tree Boring Insects | Davey Tree.
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A Preview into Davey's Annual Training Program D.I.T.S. Feb 20, 2025

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. 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.

In this episode we cover:

What has Brandon learned at D.I.T.S.? (:57)
What has Carl learned at D.I.T.S.? (2:10)
What has George learned at D.I.T.S.? (3:18)
How is it being away from home for 30 days? (4:30)
How does George plan on using his D.I.T.S. takeaways back home? (5:33)
What was Brandon's reaction to being chosen from D.I.T.S.? (6:53)
What is Brandon's favorite part about D.I.T.S.? (7:38)
What are Carl's highlights from D.I.T.S.? (8:29)
What is the importance of comradery and bonding at D.I.T.S.? (10:14)
What has been challenging about D.I.T.S.? (10:53)
R.J. Laverne (12:46)
What are everyone's biggest takeaways from D.I.T.S.? (13:51)

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.
To learn more about training at Davey, visit Davey.com/Training.
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Hawthorns: The Different Types + Common Diseases Feb 13, 2025

Lou 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.
In this episode we cover:

What are hawthorn trees? (:43)
Does Lou see fire blight on hawthorns, and can it be controlled? (4:49) (5:14)
How hard is rust to control on hawthorns? (5:51)
What are green hawthorns? (7:02) (7:56)
What are Washington hawthorns? (10:44)
Are hawthorns common in mid-Atlantic landscapes? (13:56)
The importance of educating clients about new species to add to their landscape (14:48)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
Listen to this Talking Trees Podcast episode, Importance of Diversity in the Landscape and Planting to Replace, to learn more about diversifying your landscape.
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How to Plant Bare Root, B&B and Container Trees + Pros & Cons Feb 06, 2025

Emily 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.
In this episode we cover:

What are bare root trees? (:53)
How to plant bare root trees (3:18) (4:42)
What are container trees? (6:14)
What to do if your container tree has girdling roots (7:21)
Additional planting tips for container trees (11:10)
Pros of B&B trees (12:54)
Planting B&B trees (14:53) (15:31)
How do you decide which of the three trees is best to plant? (16:06)
Emily's career journey (17:42)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn additional tree planting tips, read our blog, Tree Planting Guide: 3 Methods of Planting Trees or watch our two-part YouTube video series, How to Plant a Tree: Part 1 and How to Plant a Tree: Part 2.
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How to Care for Young & Newly Planted Trees this Winter! Jan 30, 2025

Sean 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.
In this episode we cover:

What can you do if your tree is affected by winter weather? (1:05)
Should you mulch young trees during cold temperatures? (2:15)
What to do before winter arrives (3:26)
The difference between maintaining a newly planted small vs big tree (4:03)
Snow cover in Illinois (7:43)
Can you apply anti-desiccant spray in cold temperatures? (9:08)
The factors that impact a young tree's development (9:49)
The importance of planting a tree correctly (11:18)
Why biochar is a great planting tool (13:48)
How to know if trees planted in the fall made it to the spring (15:14)
How long should you wait to help your trees in the spring? (16:28)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about protecting young trees from cold temps, read our blogs, How To Protect Newly Planted Trees From Frost and Winter Tree Pruning: Young Trees, Fruit Trees, Spring Flowering Trees.
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Safety: Echoing Trust, Training and Performance Jan 23, 2025

Jon 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.
In this episode we cover:

What does Jon do in his role as program manager for human and organizational performance? (:36) (4:57)
How did Jon's research influence safety practices at Davey? (2:30) (11:26)
Who does Jon work closely with in his role? (4:27)
Satisfying work (5:27)
Getting people to share thoughts on safety? (6:00)
How does Jon build trust with crewmembers about safety measures? (6:55) (7:41)
How Jon got to his current role (8:53)
What is human performance training? (12:08)
What does Jon get out of his job? (14:20)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about Davey's culture of safety, visit this webpage, Safety Culture | Davey Tree.
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Winter Pruning: Maintain Your Trees During Cold Months Jan 16, 2025

Nick Bates from Davey's Long Island office shares the importance of winter pruning and how to do so correctly and efficiently.
In this episode we cover:

Why is it important to prune trees this time of year? (:41) (15:11)
How does weather affect pruning? (2:07)
Is there a correct way to explain pruning? (2:57)
Why you should let professionals prune your trees (4:29)
Using the right tools and preventing diseases (6:17)
The proper way to prune a branch (7:48)
Can black knot disease be cut out? (9:28)
How Nick got to Davey (12:48)
Are there certain species that are easier to prune? (14:13)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about winter pruning, read our blog, Winter Tree Pruning: Young Trees, Fruit Trees, Spring Flowering Trees.
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Winter Storm Cleanup PART 2 Jan 09, 2025

Michael 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.
In this episode we cover:

What post storm work looks like for an arborist (0:39)
Setting up priority (3:11)
Powerlines (4:49)
Being a counselor to clients (6:11)
Insurance (8:41)
Task priority management (9:54)
Wrapping up the storm work (15:55)
How it feels to help clients with storm cleanup work (17:07)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn about how to prepare your trees for winter storm season, read our blog, Your Backyard Tree Checklist for the Winter Storm Season.
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Winter Storm Preparation PART 1 Jan 02, 2025

Michael 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.
In this episode we cover:

What does an arborist do to prepare for a winter storm? (0:40) (5:33)
How long can storm work take? (2:09)
Portland's January 2024 storm (3:22) (7:48)
What homeowners can do before a storm (6:37)
Annual visits with an arborist (8:33)
How Michael became an arborist (10:53)
What Michael loves about his job (12:35)
Portland's season (13:36)
Lasting effects from Portland's January 2024 storm (15:05)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about preparing for winter storms, read our blog, Your Backyard Tree Checklist for the Winter Storm Season.
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Can Tree Roots Freeze? - Here's How to Protect Them Dec 26, 2024

Ben 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.
In this episode we cover:

Is snow a good insulator for roots? (0:41)
Roots freezing (1:26)
Mulching in the winter (2:24)
Watering in the winter (2:43)
Droughts and floods (3:17)
Signs of tree root damage (4:34)
Are young trees more susceptible? (5:33)
Can older trees recover better than young trees? (6:01)
Declining trees in Detroit (6:32)
Diverse trees to plant (8:23)
Windbreaks (9:37)
Ben's way to keep deer out (11:40)
How to protect tree roots in the winter (12:40)
Fertilizing after a tough winter (14:13)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about tree roots freezing, read our blog, What Happens If Tree Roots Freeze?
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Evergreen & Shrub Winter Care Dec 19, 2024

David 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!
In this episode we cover:

First thing that comes to mind for evergreen and shrub care in the winter (0:39)
Anti-desiccants (1:11)
Importance of reading the labels (3:55)
What was Chicago's season like this year? (4:58)
Should you be watering in the winter? (6:28)
Snow loading (7:30)
Mulching and fertilizing this time of year (8:59)
What other work is done in the winter? (10:01)
Shrub pruning advice (10:57)
Right pruning tools (12:32)
Inspecting the landscape in the winter (14:07)
"Arbor Lane" (14:43)
Why David enjoys his job (15:32)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about evergreen care in the winter, read our blogs, Winter Watering for Evergreens: What You Need to Know, When to Fertilize Evergreens: Should You Fertilize Evergreens in the Winter and Should I Wrap Trees for Winter Protection?
To learn about salt tolerant evergreens, read our blog, Salt Tolerant Evergreen Trees (By Zone).
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Black Gum: Why it's Popular & the Various Names Dec 12, 2024

Lou 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.
In this episode we cover:

Black gum vs Sweetgum trees (1:03)
Why do people love black gums? (2:45) (10:30)
Black gum's seasonal colors (3:49)
Are black gums historically underused in landscapes? (6:03)
Ways to protect smaller black gum trees (8:56) (10:10)
Black gum's name origin (11:56)
Why should you plant a black gum tree? (19:08)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn about black gum pests, read our blog, Tree Pest (Insect): Black Twig Borer.
Check out our recent tree-specific episodes here, Black Walnut: Is it True You Can't Grow Underneath Them? and Blue Spruce: Why it's Struggling & How to Help.
Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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How Emerald Ash Borer is Affecting Wood Waste Dec 05, 2024

Gail 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.
In this episode we cover:

EAB in Minnesota (:46)
What happens with affected ash trees? (1:30) (2:32)
What should you do with your tree if it is affected? (3:17)
Are there concerns of EAB spreading once infected trees are cut down? (4:05)
What is a biomass plant? (5:01)
Are facilities being overrun with material as a result of trees dying? (5:43)
What species are being planted to replace ash trees? (7:29)
Does invasive jumping worm affect mulch processing? (9:00)
Are ash tree populations reviving? (10:23)
How do you treat EAB? (11:45) (12:06)
What other changes has Mike seen as a result of EAB? (12:46)
Are there any positives we can take away from EAB? (13:54)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about EAB and EAB treatment, read our blogs, The 101 on Emerald Ash Borer and How To Dispose Of Dead Ash Trees (Even If They Have EAB).
Visit Davey's Twin Cities Wood Products website to learn more about their services here.
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Blue Spruce: Why it's Struggling & How to Help Nov 28, 2024

Jay 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.
In this episode we cover:

What is the blue spruce? (:43)
How is Colorado's climate affecting the blue spruce? (1:25)
Is the blue spruce still being planted? (4:55)
What other issues is the blue spruce dealing with? (6:46) (8:43) (10:19)
Should you cut down a blue spruce if it is infected? (7:50)
What other trees can you plant in Colorado? (11:19)
How Jay got into his job and how he works with clients (12:44) (13:08)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about the blue spruce, read our blog, Do I Have a Blue Spruce Tree?
Watch this Talking Trees video to learn how you can effectively take care of your trees in Colorado here, How To Care For Trees In Colorado.
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How to Winterize Your Landscape & Garden Nov 21, 2024

Eric Countryman from Davey's East Pittsburgh office discusses best practices for winterizing your landscape to help ensure it will thrive in spring and summer.
In this episode we cover:

How have drought conditions impacted trees on the East Coast? (:52) (1:38)
How to winterize maple trees (2:34) (4:11)
What material does Eric use to winterize trees? (4:54)
How to prepare evergreens for the winter (5:48) (6:42)
How to water trees and plants during the winter (8:34)
Winter tree prep tips (9:11)
What should you do with your perennial gardens during the winter? (10:20)
Can you plant trees during the winter? (13:05)
Top planting mistakes people make (14:58) (16:37)
Is it too late to fertilize your trees? (17:19)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more winter landscape prep tips, read our blogs, Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Winter and 5 Smart Steps for a Winter-Ready Landscape.
Check out a past Talking Trees episode about winter landscape prep here, Why It's Important to Prepare Your Trees and Gardens for Winter and Should You be Watering in the Winter?
Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Tour Davey's SEED Campus with Dan Joy Nov 14, 2024

Dan 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.
In this episode we cover:

An inside-scoop into the SEED planning process (2:27) (12:21)
SEED training facilities (3:10)
Grove of white oaks and canopy walk (6:24)
Estimated SEED campus completion date (7:20)
East research area (7:41)
SEED golf course (8:51)
Non-energized utility lines (9:40)
Using real-world training scenarios to advance safety (11:02)
Davey bog (11:54)
Tree research plantation (13:56)
Gold LEED certification (14:59)
Dan's feelings about the campus nearing completion (16:26) (16:56)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
Watch this tour on Davey's YouTube channel, Tour Davey's SEED Campus with Dan Joy.
To learn more about the SEED Campus, visit our webpage, Davey.com/SEED.
Check out our past Talking Trees SEED Campus episodes here, Progress at Davey's SEED Campus and Sustainability on Davey’s SEED Campus.

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Gift Natural Holiday Wreaths this Season - Mickman Brothers, a Davey company Oct 31, 2024

Dennis 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!
In this episode we cover:

How did Mickman's Brothers begin making wreaths? (:43)
Is right now a busy time for wreath-making? (1:57)
How big are the wreaths? (3:55)
What are some characteristics of each wreath? (5:06)
What is Dennis' favorite wreath? (6:50)
How are the wreaths made? (7:27)
How long do wreaths last? (9:07)
Mickman holiday centerpieces and living trees (11:21)
What is the ordering process like? (14:22) (17:27)
How many wreaths are Mickman Brothers producing in a season? (15:52)
How does Dennis feel about spreading holiday cheer? (16:42)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To purchase Mickman wreaths, centerpieces, living trees and more, visit HolidayWreathShop.com.
For more information on corporate gifting, visit the Mickman Brother's Corporate Gifting Program website.

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Black Walnut: Is it True You Can't Grow Underneath Them? Oct 17, 2024

In 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.
In this episode we cover:

What are black walnut trees? (1:18)
What is black walnut dye? (2:45)
Do people eat black walnuts? (4:09) (6:10)
How big do black walnut trees get? (7:25)
Do black walnut trees have pests? (8:04)
Are there any treatments for thousand cankers disease? (9:25)
Can you plant something under a black walnut tree? (9:51)
What can you grow under a black walnut tree? (14:33)
Have educational institutions and extension agencies accepted this idea? (15:24)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To hear more of Lou's expertise on Talking Trees, listen to his other podcast appearances, Managing Nature - Storms, Fluctuating Temperatures and Pests and How You Can Successfully Grow Trees in Containers.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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To Leave or Not Leave the Leaves This Fall Oct 10, 2024

In 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.
In this episode we cover:

What should you do with leaves on your landscape? (1:30) (2:49) (15:24)
What do leaves become when they are broken down? (4:03)
What leaves are easy and difficult to deal with? (6:20)
What leaves should you get rid of on your property? (6:54)
Natascha's favorite trees for fall color (8:12)
How Natascha educates clients about issues facing their landscapes (9:45)
What is a resistograph? (11:00)
How Natascha got into this field (12:40)
How Natascha builds relationships with clients (12:58)
Natascha's opinion on planting memorial trees (14:12)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about how you can manage fallen leaves on your property, read our blogs, The Best Way To Clean Up Leaves (Even In A Large Yard), Managing Fallen Leaves In Your Yard and Compost Shredded, Dry Leaves To Get These Leaf Compost Benefits

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How to Protect Your Trees from Deer Damage Oct 03, 2024

In 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.
In this episode we cover:

Why are we seeing more deer? (1:06)
Plants that deer might not eat (2:12)
What size trees do deer typically rub on? (4:20)
What can you do to protect trees? (4:56)
Most eaten plants? (7:46)
Motion sprinklers (9:32)
Sonic deer repeller (9:58)
Clients' frustration (11:40)
Fishing line (14:00)
How Mike became an arborist (14:38)

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 landscape from deer, watch our YouTube video, How To Protect Trees from Deer and Wildlife, or read our blogs, Keep Deer from Rubbing Antlers on Trees and Fix Damaged Trees and How to Protect & Repair Trees from Animals: Deer, Rabbits, Squirrels.
To learn more about trees deer may avoid, read our blog, Best Fast Growing, Deer Resistant Trees.

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Are You Fertilizing & Planting Your Trees This Fall? Sep 26, 2024

In 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.
In this episode we cover:

Why do you need to fertilize your trees? (:48)
What is the best fertilization method for trees? (1:33) (2:10)
When is Madison's favorite time of the year to fertilize, and how often should you fertilize your trees? (3:00)
What fertilizers do Madison use in her job? (5:01)
Fall planting season (5:48)
Planting trees too deep (6:23)
How to identify an above-grade area to plant your trees in (7:25)
How to properly plant container trees (8:16)
What should healthy soil look like before planting your trees? (9:18)
Proper mulching and composting practices (12:08)
How can you improve soil quality before planting trees? (13:22)
How to prevent planting the wrong trees in the wrong places (14:35) (15:44)
What size tree should you buy before planting? (17:14)
Are trees supposed to be staked? (18:30) (19:27)
What trees should not be planted in the Houston area? (20:13)
Madison's favorite part of her job (21:29)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more general and fall tree planting tips, read our blogs, When Is It Too Late to Plant a Tree in Fall? and Tree Planting Guide: 3 Methods of Planting Trees.

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Top Five Lawn Mistakes + Fall Lawn Care PART TWO Sep 19, 2024

In 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.
In this episode we cover:

Why is it important for homeowners to take care of their lawns in the fall? (:33)
What can homeowners first do to take care of their lawns for the fall? (1:59)
Do homeowners use a different fertilizer in the fall? (2:58)
Is pH important for grass? (4:57)
How long does it take for pH to change? (7:43)
Reseeding and seeding lawns in the fall (8:46)
How do you know if you have high quality seeds? (10:48) (11:38)
What prep work should homeowners do before seeding? (13:36)
How can you plan seed watering with weather patterns and other factors? (18:56)
Zane's opinion on aerating (19:53)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about fertilizing, overseeding and aeration best practices, read our blogs, Should I Fertilize My Lawn In The Fall? Yes! Here’s Why And How, and Lawn Aeration and Overseeding Aftercare.

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Top Five Lawn Mistakes + Fall Lawn Care PART ONE Sep 12, 2024

In 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.
In this episode we cover:

Overview of common lawn mistakes (:58)
How summer weather has impacted lawns (1:59)
Improper mowing techniques (2:23)
Frequency of cutting a lawn (5:04)
Best safety practices with lawn tools (7:26)
Mechanical damage from ride-on lawn mowers (8:33)
Overuse of in-ground sprinkler systems (11:18) (14:07)
Importance of examining soil (14:51) (16:52)
Importance of recognizing the different areas of your lawn (17:52)

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 maintenance tips, read our blog, Seasonal Guide to Lawn Care.

To learn more about soil maintenance practices, read our blog, How to Fix Oversaturated Soil.

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Sequoias vs Redwoods: Battle of the California Natives Sep 05, 2024

Joe 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.
In this episode we cover:

Sequoias vs Redwoods (:40)
How can you tell the difference between Sequoias and Redwoods? (1:48)
Do both trees grow very tall? (2:44) (14:42)
Would you plant either tree as a landscape tree? (3:24)
Are people respectful of the size of both trees? (4:16)
What to do if a Redwood is growing into another property (5:23) (6:31)
How Davey's East Bay office works on both trees (7:30)
Sequoia fungal disease (9:25)
How much fertilizer is used for each tree? (10:55)
How droughts affect each tree (12:10)
How do droughts affect the arboricultural industry? (13:12)
Understanding the fascination with Redwoods (15:33)
How Joe got to his current role (16:19)
What does Joe get out of this job? (17:49)

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 redwoods, read our blog, How to Tell if a Redwood Tree is Dying (And If You Can Save It).
To learn more about tree property disputes, read our blog, Can My Neighbor Force Me to Cut Down or Trim My Trees?, or watch our YouTube video, Who Owns This Tree?

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Why End-of-Summer Tree Checks are Important Aug 29, 2024

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).

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How You Can Successfully Grow Trees in Containers Aug 22, 2024

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.

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How Trees React to Shifts in Weather Patterns Aug 15, 2024

James Steffel, plant health care coordinator for Davey's North Minneapolis office, discusses how rapidly changing temperature and precipitation patterns can impact your trees.
In this episode we cover:

Shifts in the weather in Minneapolis (:38)
How long has Minneapolis been in a drought? (2:03)
Heavy rainfall periods in Minneapolis (2:52)
Minneapolis temperature patterns (4:13)
How are trees reacting to these weather pattern changes? (5:10)
Wood-boring insects and weather pattern changes (6:45)
What can we do to prevent weather pattern changes from impacting our trees? (8:16)
Emerald ash borer in Minneapolis (10:02)
The importance of a diverse tree canopy (11:18)
What James does in his role (12:39)
What are humates? (15:14)
Why is this job right for James? (16:57)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about swings in weather patterns, visit our Climate Change page, and read our blog, Climate Facing Trees For U.S. Metropolitan Areas.

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Battery-Powered Tools: Advancing Sustainability at Davey Aug 08, 2024

In 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.
In this episode we cover:

Battery-powered tools vs gas-powered tools (:47)
Do Davey arborists carry gas-powered tools? (2:22)
Charging battery-powered tools and having backups (2:53)
How many years do battery-powered tools last? (3:53)
The environmental benefits of using battery-powered tools (4:46)
Challenges of converting to battery-powered tools (5:50)
Are battery-powered tools widely accepted? (6:26)
What does Noah do with the Davey Institute? (7:29)
How Noah got into this job (7:51) (8:12)
What other battery-powered tools do Davey arborists use? (8:31)
State laws and gas-powered tools (9:08)
Will Davey eventually switch to all battery-powered tools? (10:08) (10:41)
What battery voltage does Davey use? (11:17)
Noah's reaction to helping advance environmental sustainability at Davey (12:42)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more on how Davey is using battery powered tools, read our blog, Taking Charge with Battery-Powered Equipment.

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Sugar Maples: A Fan-Favorite Tree Jul 25, 2024

Lou 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.
In this episode we cover:

Why do arborists love the sugar maple? (:49)
Making space for a sugar maple in your yard (1:54)
How are climate patterns affecting sugar maple populations? (2:35)
Can sugar maples be treated if infected by Ambrosia beetles? (5:43)
Are sugar maples still being planted in the Mid-Atlantic region? (7:08)
Sugar maple variables (7:37)
How do sugar maples produce maple syrup? (9:23)
Maple cream pies (11:53)
Can maple trees be pruned while they are sapping? (12:33)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about sugar maple sapping and pests/diseases, read our blogs, Tapping Doesn’t Seriously Damage Maple Trees (But Don't Plug Holes) and What Disease Is Killing My Maple Tree.

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How Emerald Ash Borer is Making its Way Out West Jul 18, 2024

Scott 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.
In this episode we cover:

Vancouver's climate (:48)
Has emerald ash borer (EAB) reached Vancouver? (1:38)
Scott's first experience with EAB (3:01)
EAB prevention measures (4:15)
Scott's EAB treatment recommendations (5:44)
How are Candian municipalities using ash trees? (6:53)
Scott's initial reaction to hearing about EAB in Vancouver (8:52)
Have affected areas been able to remove trees infected by EAB? (11:30)
Which trees can replace those that were infected by EAB? (12:28)
Which trees would Scott like to plant in Vancouver? (13:57)
When do you remove a tree infected by EAB? (15:33)
Can EAB be slowed down? (17:09)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about emerald ash borer, read our blogs, Protect Your Ash Trees: Spot the Early Signs of EAB and The 101 on Emerald Ash Borer.

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Soil Health - The Benefits of Air Spading Jul 11, 2024

Nick 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.
In this episode we cover:

What is air spading? (:41)
Can a tree of any size be air spaded? (1:12)
Air spading and volcano mulching (2:40)
What does an air spade look like? (3:14)
How much soil comes out of air spading a big tree affected by soil compaction? (4:02)
Where do you look at a tree for compaction stress? (5:03)
Tool that tests soil compaction (6:22)
What does a property look like two years after air spading? (6:56)
Is it harder or easier to air spade maple trees? (7:46)
How can you improve soil quality? (8:20)
What can you use to improve compacted soil? (9:25)
How long have Nick and Cortese used biochar? (10:36)
Are biochar and compost mixed or added separately? (11:35)
General tree health and fertilization (12:00)
Can homeowners do soil tests? (13:39)
Deep root fertilizing injections (14:59)
What's the most fun Nick has in his job? (15:54)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about compacted soil and soil quality, read our blogs, How to Tell if Soil is Compacted Around Trees and What to Do and Why Soil Care Is Important For Your Trees.

To learn more about biochar, watch our How to Improve Soil Health with Biochar YouTube video.

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How Beech Leaf Disease Is Impacting the Eastern United States Jul 04, 2024

Dan 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.
In this episode we cover:

When did Dan first hear about BLD? (:40)
How do you know if a beech tree has been infected with BLD? (1:05)
How does BLD impact trees? (1:36) (1:57)
How can you help a tree infected by BLD? (2:17)
Can treatment help a tree fight back against BLD? (3:52) (5:03)
Where are we seeing BLD? (5:41)
The feeling of seeing trees infected by BLD (6:06)
BLD research and next steps (6:55)
The importance of a diverse landscape (7:51)
How many tree pests has Dan seen in his career? (8:48)
Has Dan seen spotted lanternfly in his area? (9:42)
How Dan got started in arboriculture (10:33)
When do clients call Dan for a solution or treatment? (11:24)
The importance of catching BLD early (12:09)
Solutions and treatments for BLD (12:31)
The feeling of helping clients with treatments and solutions (13:18)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about BLD, read our blog, Is Beech Leaf Disease Impacting Your Trees and listen to our other Talking Trees with Davey Tree episode, What is Beech Leaf Disease? Learn the Signs.

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Help Your Trees Battle this Summer's Heat Wave Jun 27, 2024

Josh 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.
In this episode we cover:

How is the summer heat impacting Josh? (:37)
How is the heat impacting trees? (:53)
How do you know how much water to put on your trees? (1:48)
Climate change and temperature patterns (3:24)
Signs of tree damage due to hot temperatures (4:18)
How mulching can help trees power through the heat (4:58)
Volcano mulching and its impact on trees (6:33)
Josh's preferred mulching method (8:03)
Can drip irrigation help trees? (9:25)
How can Gator bags help trees? (10:25)
What can you do for your trees when there is a lack of rain? (11:35) (13:33)
Why is it important to have an arborist examine your trees? (14:32)
How Josh got to Davey (15:50)
What Josh does in his current role (17:35)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about summer tree care tips, read our blogs, Tree Care Checklist: How To Keep Trees Healthy This Summer and How To Help Trees & Plants During An Unexpected Heat Wave.
To learn more about mulching best practices and tips, read our blog, The Proper Way to Mulch Your Trees.

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How This Year's Dual Cicada Emergence is Impacting Your Trees Jun 20, 2024

Alec 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.
In this episode we cover:

St. Louis' cicada problem (0:33)
2024 dual cicada emergence (0:56)
The impact of the dual cicada emergence (1:47) (2:02)
How do cicadas impact trees? (2:43)
When do cicada eggs hatch? (3:58)
How to treat trees with cicada damage (4:39)
How smaller trees are impacted by cicada damage (7:00)
Initial reaction to historical cicada emergence (7:57)
Cicada predators (9:25)
How to fertilize a tree damaged by cicadas (9:52) (11:16)
How Alec got to Davey Tree (12:00)
What Alec does in his role (13:06)
How Alec feels being able to help others (14:04)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about cicadas, read our blogs, Do Cicadas Damage Or Eat Trees? and How To Protect Your Trees From The Periodical Cicadas in 2024.

To learn about other tree pests, listen to our Talking Trees episode, Spotted Lanternfly and Other Pests to Watch for.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Why International Society of Arboriculture Certifications are Important Jun 13, 2024

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.

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Drought Stress and Spiraling Decline of Trees Jun 06, 2024

Matthew 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 risk assessment and drought stress (16:18)
How Matthew got his start in the tree industry (17:57)

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

To learn more about how you can help your plants during a drought, read our blogs, How to Keep Your Landscape Resilient During Seasonal Summer Drought and How To Pick The Right Trees For Drought-Prone Landscapes.

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All About Mulch with Davey's Mulch Expert May 30, 2024

Nate 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.

In this episode we cover:

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 mulches okay for trees? (16:32)
Most popular mulch colors (18:46)
How Nate got into his role (19:26)
Benefits of using biochar (20:05)
How Nate is creating biochar (23:23)
What is a Pyrolysis rotational drum (PRD)? (24:27)
What does biochar look like? (27:49)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To see Davey's North Central Wood Products office in action, watch our YouTube video, Davey Commercial Premium Mulch Production & Delivery Services.

To learn more about mulch and biochar, read our blogs, What Type of Mulch to Choose: Mulch Selection Guide and Davey SoilCare®: How to Improve Soil Health with Biochar.
To learn more about mulching around trees, watch our YouTube video, Tips on How to Mulch Around Trees & Common Mistakes.

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How to Save Your Trees Before Starting Backyard Construction Projects May 23, 2024

Taylor Judd, sales arborist with Davey's East Denver office, talks about the importance of tree care and preservation before beginning backyard construction projects.
In this episode we cover:

Late spring Colorado snow (:40)
How construction projects affect trees (1:55)
Handling neighbor disputes with trees and construction projects (3:49)
Dealing with astroturf on trees' roots (6:19) (8:33)
Brick wall construction and tree roots (10:59)
Using Phosphonate for tree care (13:38)
How do Colorado residents take care of their trees (14:58) (16:04)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about how you can take care of your trees, check out our blog, Tree Care Checklist: How To Keep Trees Healthy This Summer.
To learn more about knowing who owns trees along property lines, watch our YouTube video, Who Owns This Tree.

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Spotted Lanternfly and Other Pests to Watch for May 16, 2024

Mike 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 Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about SLF, EAB, BLD, crape myrtle bark scale and other pests and diseases, visit our Insect & Disease Issues blog page.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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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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Why Trees Fail - Environmental Factors & Things We Do May 09, 2024

Rob Dallmann from Davey's Annapolis office talks about the reasons why a tree could fall and how arborists have to be "history detectives."

In this episode we cover:

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

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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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Learn About Ecotherapy from a Certified Forest Therapy Guide May 02, 2024

Chelsi 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)

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

To learn more about the benefits of trees and nature, check out our blog, The Endless Ways Planting a Tree Can Benefit You.

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:
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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How Home Runs Help Plant Trees: Partnership with the Cleveland Guardians Apr 25, 2024

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

To learn more about the Swing for the Trees partnership, read our press releases about the program.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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How Preventative Healthcare for Your Trees Can Save Them Apr 18, 2024

Aaron 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.

In this episode we cover:

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 blog, Protect Your Ash Trees: Spot the Early Signs of EAB.
To learn more about root girdling, read our blog, It Looks Like the Roots are Strangling My Tree.
To learn more about mistletoe in trees, read our blog, Mistletoe in Trees.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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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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Importance of Diversity in the Landscape and Planting to Replace Apr 11, 2024

Josh 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.
In this episode we cover:

Planting diversity (0:35)
Street trees (2:03)
What to replace a Bradford pear with (3:39)
Replacing Doug's oak forest (5:32)
Understory trees (7:25)
Spring planting in Boston (8:51)
Evergreens for forested areas (10:44)
Red buds (12:43)
Winter in Boston (14:19)
Sugar maples (15:38)
A tree Josh wishes was planted more (16:35)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about Oak trees read our blogs Tree Identification: Do I Have An Oak Tree? or Avoid Pruning Oak Trees in Summer – Oak Wilt Causes
To learn more about evergreens, check our blog page.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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How Drones are Used in Arboriculture Apr 04, 2024

Deb 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.
In this episode we cover:

What does geospatial and software support mean? (0:36)
How drones are used in arboriculture (1:04)
Drones creating 3D images (2:27)
How many people operate a drone? (3:35)
What was used before drones? (4:38)
Who can operate a drone? (5:55)
Where can drones be used? (6:41)
Who uses the data? (7:52)
When did Deb first learn about drones? (9:36)
How often is Davey using drones? (11:28)
How Deb got started in her career (12:15)
One of Deb's favorite features drones offer (13:48)

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

To learn more about drones at Davey, check out our Drone Technology webpage.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Facebook: @DaveyTree
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YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
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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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Spring Tree Care Tips from an Arborist Mar 28, 2024

Matt 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!
In this episode we cover:

Spring so far this year in Charlotte (0:33)
Damage becomes apparent in spring (1:23)
Right tools and sharp tools (3:22)
Should you avoid pruning in the spring? (5:04)
Benefits of a certified arborist and cabling and bracing (6:18)
Spring planting (12:03)
Mulching (15:47)
Fertilizer (17:02)
Things to look for at the start of spring (19:59)

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

To learn more about spring tree care, read our blogs, Most Common Questions about Tree Care in Spring and Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Spring.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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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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Managing Nature - Storms, Fluctuating Temperatures and Pests Mar 21, 2024

Lou 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 blog, What Happens If Trees Bud Too Early?
To learn more about pests your trees could be affected by, check out the Davey Blog's Insect & Disease Issues tab.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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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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Why Biochar is Important & How it Can Be Used in the Landscape Mar 14, 2024

Dr. 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 can be used, watch our YouTube video, How to Improve Soil Health with Biochar.
To hear Chris talk more about soil care with biochar, watch our YouTube video, Davey SoilCare®: How to Improve Soil Health with Biochar.
To learn about ways Davey Tree is creating and using biochar, read our press release, Davey Makes Strides Towards Greater Sustainability with New Biochar Facility.
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:
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Facebook: @DaveyTree
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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 Davey Women Support Others Mar 07, 2024

Audrey 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 group (14:47)
Advice for women in the green industry (17:00)

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:
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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Davey's Diagnostic Laboratory - How it's Used & Common Diagnoses Feb 29, 2024

Kodi 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 office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.

To learn more about the diagnosis lab, visit our Diagnostic Laboratory webpage here.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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A Look into Davey's Annual Training Program D.I.T.S. Feb 22, 2024

Hear 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.

In this episode we cover:

What D.I.T.S. means to students (1:20)
What's taught at D.I.T.S. (2:00)
How students will use what they learned (2:21)
Staying in Kent, Ohio, for a month (3:00)
Service line-focused training (4:30)
D.I.T.S. application process (6:09)
Hardest part about D.I.T.S. (6:52)
Most fun part about D.I.T.S. (8:02)
What students take back to their office (9:04)
How the students found Davey Tree (10:36)
Weather safety in Florida (12:30)
Takeaways from D.I.T.S. (13:33)

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.
To learn more about training at Davey, visit Davey.com/Training.

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Resurrecting The Great American Chestnut Tree Feb 15, 2024

Dan 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.
In this episode we cover:

History of the American Chestnut (0:38)
Mature specimens of the tree (2:44)
Bringing the tree back (4:19)
GMOs (7:57)
Back crossing (11:27)
How are the hybrid forests doing? (12:56)
The future (15:14)

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:
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Facebook: @DaveyTree
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Reconnect with Nature! Your Reminder to Get Outside Feb 08, 2024

Jason 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.
In this episode we cover:

When did Jason's appreciation for trees start? (1:12)
Leading nature hikes (4:19)
Suggestions on how to reconnect with nature (6:41) (17:23)
Everyone walks through the forest differently (8:50)
Working outdoors (11:29)
Planting a tree as a memorial (13:10)
Star gazing (20:12)

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

To learn more about forest bathing and connecting with nature, check out our other two podcasts, "Benefits of Trees for Human Health + Forest Bathing" and "Healing Gardens - How to Create Your Own & Enjoy Nature."

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Storm Preparedness & Safety Checks After Storms Feb 01, 2024

Jason Parker from Davey's Horsham, Pa., office talks about what to do before and after a storm to protect your landscape.

In this episode we cover:

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 local office page to search by zip code.

To learn more about preparing for winter storms, check out our blog, Your Backyard Tree Checklist for the Winter Storm Season.
To learn more about your responsibilities after a tree falls, read our blog, Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Tree Removal After Storms?
To learn more about protecting your landscape from storms, check out our blog, What to do if a Storm Damaged My Tree?

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Facebook: @DaveyTree
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Did You Know Salt Can Damage Your Property? Here's How to Stop it Jan 25, 2024

Cindy 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 page to search by zip code.

To learn more about the way salt can hurt your landscape, check out our blog, How Rock Salt May Be Affecting Your Lawn.
To learn more about ways to protect your plants from salting read our blog, How to Protect Trees from Winter Salt or Rock Salt Damage.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Landscaping Trends to Know About in 2024 Jan 18, 2024

Lou 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 Davey, visit our Environmental Design & Ecosystem Restoration Services page or Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.'s, a Davey company, website.
To learn more about the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, visit mants.com.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
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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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Protecting Newly Planted Trees in the Winter Jan 11, 2024

Matt 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.

To learn more about taking care of a young tree during the winter check out our blog, Winter Tree Pruning: Young Trees, Fruit Trees, Spring Flowering Trees.
To learn more about wrapping trees in cold weather check out our blog, Should I Wrap Trees for Winter Protection?

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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How to Make a Difference in Your Landscape During the Dormant Season Jan 04, 2024

Brian 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)

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

To learn more about how higher winter temperatures affect a landscape, read our blog, How a Warmer Winter May Be Affecting Your Plants.
To learn more about general winter tree care, read our blog, Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Winter.

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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Dormant Pruning - Why Prune in the Winter? Dec 28, 2023

Mike Holleran from Davey's Wilmington, Delaware, office talks about why it's beneficial to prune in the winter, when an expert needs to help prune and tips on pruning your own tree.
In this episode we cover:

Benefits of pruning during dormancy (0:34) (9:55)
Reasons homeowners think their tree needs pruned (1:40)
Right tree right place (3:21)
When a homeowner should prune vs when to leave it to an expert (5:05)
Tools (7:20)
How to make cuts + serrated saws - replace or sharpen? (8:27)
What it's like to see trees you've pruned (11:31)
Benefits of hiring a certified arborist/accredited company (13:22)
Trees Mike likes planting (15:40)
Longwood Gardens and Chanticleer (18:13)
What Mikes gets out of his job (19:15)

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

To learn more about the benefits of pruning in the winter, read our blog, 5 Reasons to Prune During the Dormant Season.
To learn more about pruning tools, read our blog, 3 Best Tree Trimming Tools to Own.

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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Should You be Watering in the Winter? Dec 14, 2023

Michael Sundberg from Davey's South East Denver office shares how he handles winter watering in Colorado's (typically) year-round dry conditions.

In this episode we cover:

Winter in Colorado (1:17)
Watering in all four seasons (3:55)
Handing faucets in winter (4:47)
How arborists water client trees (5:15), (12:37)
How to know how much to water (8:19)
How weather impacts arborists' work (9:35)
Problems caused by moisture levels (10:30)
Importance of watering (13:30)
Soil conditions in Colorado (14:52)
How trees are chosen in Colorado (16:15)
Fertilization (17:20)
What Michael likes to plant (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 watering in the winter, check out our blog, 'What You Need to Know about Watering Trees in Winter (Even in Colorado!)'.
To learn more about caring for trees in the winter, check out our blog, 'Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Winter'.

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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Tree Care in Extreme Temperatures Dec 07, 2023

Travis McDonald from Davey's South Minneapolis office shares advice on tree care and planting in extreme temperatures, from heat waves to cold and snow.
In this episode we cover:

Weather shifts (0:35)
Irrigation during dry spells (1:31)
Hardiness zones changing (2:37)
Minneapolis summer (4:06)
What time should you be watering? (4:48)
Watering probe (5:24)
Which trees should you water? (6:42)
Mulching (7:15)
Biochar (13:42)
Winter in Minneapolis (16:05)
Watering until the ground freezes (17:33)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about watering, browse our Watering blogs.
To learn more about mulching, browse our Mulching blogs.

To learn more about the shifting hardiness zones, visit HardinessZones.DaveyInstitute.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

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 to Hang Outdoor Lights Without Harming the Tree + A GIVEAWAY! Nov 30, 2023

Jason Gaskill from Davey's Wilmington, Delaware, office talks about how to carefully and safely install lights on your outdoor trees without harming them, pruning considerations to make this winter and fun story about one of the trees featured in Davey's 2024 Trees of Davey calendar, plus how you can WIN a copy!
In this episode we cover:

Staying safe while decorating outdoors (1:07)
Don't wrap too tightly, and remember to remove the lights (1:57)
LED lights? (3:36)
Pruning considerations (4:45) (10:28)
Goop and PolyPhosphite 30® (9:04)
Outdoor ornaments? (11:36)
Tree story from the 2024 Trees of Davey calendar (14:26)
How to enter the GIVEAWAY (17:31)

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 tell if you should or shouldn't keep your holiday lights hung year round, read our blog, Is it okay to Keep Outdoor Tree Lights on Year Round?
To learn more about steps for how to hang light on tall trees, read our blog, How to Put Christmas Lights on Tall Outdoor Trees.
To learn more about the dos and don'ts of hanging outdoor lights, read our blog, Wrapping Trees with Christmas Lights: The Dos and Don’ts.

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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Growing an Edible Landscape! Nov 16, 2023

Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey's mid-Atlantic region and Emily Tepe, Department of Horticulture professor at the University of Minnesota, talk with Doug about the best practices of creating an edible garden, including which trees to plant and how to handle different hardiness zones.

In this episode we cover:

Emily's book: The Edible Landscape (1:08), (24:24)
Edible landscaping (2:01)
Which trees can be used in an edible landscape? (2:46), (5:36)
Growing cherry trees (4:07)
Growing apple trees (6:43), (9:02)
Utilizing cultivars (7:30)
Starting an edible landscape (11:45)
Pruning edible trees (13:02)
Growing persimmon trees (13:26)
How Emily grows in hardiness zone four (15:49)
Growing strawberries (17:05)
What to plant in an edible garden (18:45)
Edible gardens from an arborist's point of view (21:56)

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

Learn more about Emily's book, The Edible Landscape: Creating a Beautiful and Bountiful Garden with Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers.
To learn more about growing fruit trees, check out the Davey Tree blogs about caring for fruit trees.

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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Saluting Branches Volunteer Tree Work - Honoring Our Veterans Nov 09, 2023

Jason Parker from Davey's North Philadelphia office talks about the volunteer work he and other arborists across the country do for Saluting Branches, a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and honoring our veterans by doing tree work on veteran cemeteries.

In this episode we cover:

What is Saluting Branches (0:40)
Jason's experience with Saluting Branches (1:01), (4:23), (9:53)
What work arborists do (1:36)
What it's like to work on a volunteer project (2:10)
Working on historic properties (3:26)
Why having a service day is important (5:18)
Working with other teams (6:30)
Keeping safety at the forefront (7:25)
Why arborists volunteer (8:38)
Why Jason became an arborist (11:36)
How the cemeteries benefit (13:04)

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

To learn more about Saluting Branches, visit its website, www.salutingbranches.org, or listen to our past Talking Trees episode Volunteer Tree Work at Veteran Cemeteries - Saluting Branches.

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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How to Prepare Your Trees for Colder Weather! Nov 02, 2023

Kris Baker from Davey's Orlando office uses his experiences as an arborist in Michigan and Florida to share how arborists can help your trees in cold weather.

In this episode we cover:

What arborists do for cold weather in Orlando (00:51)
What arborists do for cold weather in Detroit (2:01)
Why oaks and elms must be cut in cold weather (2:54)
Tree care in late fall (3:42)
Examining the whole tree (4:26)
How long can you fertilize (5:08)
End of season mulching (5:47)
Kristoffer's move from Detroit to Orlando (6:19),(9:11)
Responding to storms (7:08)
How often an arborist visits a property (8:34)
Working with trees from different regions (9:59)
Kristoffer's favorite trees (10:51)
Importance of having trees inspected (13:08)
Kristoffer's Davey journey (14:09)

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 cold weather, read our blog Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Winter.
To learn more about the best trees to plant for your region's winter, read our blog Plant Hardiness and Its Significance to Your Trees This Winter.

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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Progress at Davey's SEED Campus Oct 26, 2023

Dan Herms, vice president of research and development at the Davey Institute, and Dan Joy, executive vice president and assistant to the president, talk about their experience leading development of the Davey Tree SEED (Science, Employee Education and Development) Campus.

In this episode we cover:

What is the SEED Campus (0:45)
Dan Joy's role with the SEED Campus (1:45)
Sustainability on the Campus (2:53)
Tree planting on the Campus (4:37)
Tree canopy walk (6:10)
Timeline of the Campus (7:23)
Research on the Campus (8:26)
The legacy of the SEED Campus (11:27)
How Dan Joy became SEED project manager (13:12)
The most challenging part of the project (14:19)
Future hopes for the Campus (15:20)
Dan Joy's future plans (16:52)
The most fulfilling part of the project (17;20)

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

To learn more about the SEED Campus, visit our SEED Campus webpage.

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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The Pawpaw Tree - History, How to Grow and Unique Facts! Oct 19, 2023

Miles Stephens from Davey's South Pittsburgh office talks with Doug over their fascination with the pawpaw tree.

In this episode we cover:

How Doug and Miles learned about the pawpaw tree (0:43)
What is the pawpaw tree? (2:07)
How to grow the pawpaw fruit (2:50)
Pollinating a pawpaw tree (3:22)
Pawpaw tree folktales (4:12)
The pawpaw tree fruit and its flavor (5:50)
How long it takes to get a fruit harvest (6:57)
Pawpaw tree ice cream (8:05)
Lewis and Clark with the pawpaw tree (9:25)
Educating others about the pawpaw tree (10:32)
Harvesting pawpaw trees (11:40)
How Miles maintains his trees (12:59)
Planting pawpaw tree seeds (13:51)
Transporting pawpaw trees (14:59)
When to transport your trees (14:56)
Miles' favorite part of growing pawpaw trees (17:56)

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:
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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Spring vs Fall - When is the Best Season to Plant? Oct 12, 2023

Dan Hager from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Concord, talks about the fall and spring planting seasons.

In this episode we cover:

When to plant a tree (0:48)
Mistakes homeowners make when planting (1:16)
Planting potted plants (2:00)
- Caring for roots in potted plants (2:38)
Utilizing native soil (3:47)
Planting bigger vs planting smaller (4:17)
Spring planting (4:47)
Watering newly planted trees (5:38)
Dan's seasonal preferences (6:17)
Dan's favorite trees to plant (6:52)
The importance of plant diversity in your landscape (8:11)
How Dan became an arborist (9:02)
Dan's relationship with his clients (10:43)
When does the planting season take place? (11:25)
Is it okay to plant during the off season? (13:31)

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?
To learn more about handling potted plants, read our blog Tree Planting Guide: 3 Methods of Planting Trees.

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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Pros and Cons of Leaving the Leaves on Your Lawn Oct 05, 2023

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:

Do you have to rake your leaves? (0:40)
Mulching leaves correctly (0:59)
Mulching equipment (2:20)
Benefits of leaving your leaves (2:52)
How to use leaves in your garden (5:25)
Protecting your trees from leaf build up (6:45)
Handling leaves in the winter (8:08)
Handling leftover leaves in the spring (9:15)
Keeping leaves off your driveway (11:13)
Composting your leaves (13:38)
Why Mat likes working in lawncare (13:55)

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.
To learn more about when to leave the leaves, watch Matt Betz in this WCNC segment explaining when is it better to rake up fallen 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

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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Why Proper Soil Care is So Important for Your Trees Sep 28, 2023

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.
In this episode we cover:

Making soil simple (0:35)
How do you test soil? (1:57)
Arbor Green PRO® (3:10)
Two-step soil care program (5:13)
Watering (6:33)
Air spading services (7:42)
Vertical mulching and mulch rings (9:59) (12:35) (14:34)
Is drought or too much rain worse? (10:44)
How Brad started working in tree care (11:18)
Cultivating (14:09)
How to tell what the soil is like (15:10)
Feeling after caring for a tree (16:33)
Davey.com/SoilCare (19:00)

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.
To read our blogs about soil care and mulching, check out our blogs on our website, Soil Care and Mulching blogs.
Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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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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Tree Appraisals -The Value of Trees Sep 21, 2023

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:

How to determine what a tree is worth (0:53)
Why find the value of your tree? (1:43)
Trees in real estate (4:55)
Being an objective appraiser (7:08)
What an appraiser looks for (8:34)
How to quantify a tree's product (11:02)
How often do tree appraisals happen? (13:48)
Appraisals in a courtroom (14:30)

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
To learn which trees add the most value to landscapes, read our blog What Trees to Add (Or Cut Down) To Increase Property Value

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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Considerations for Growing in a Hot Climate Sep 14, 2023

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:

How Madison works in extreme heat (1:15)
What Madison does for Davey (2:53)
Houston in the winter (4:01)
How Houston trees handle extreme weather (5:30)
Optimal time to plant in Southern states (6:31)
Live Oaks & White Oaks (8:46)
Trees Madison loves (10:13)
How Madison became an arborist (12:00)
Madison's experience in the male dominated industry (12:46)
What Madison gets out of her job (14:05)
Rainfall in Houston (15:00)
Properly watering in hot climates (16:03)
Mulching in extreme heat (17:52)

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:
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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Best Trees for New Homeowners - Budget Friendly and Low Maintenance Sep 07, 2023

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:

Summer rain and heat stress in Colorado (0:50)
Growing trees in Colorado (3:22)
Should you add fertilizer when planting new trees? (4:54)
Root flare (6:01)
Handling a grade in your yard (6:57)
Mulching new plantings (7:24)
Colorado Tree Recommendations: Burr oak, Redbud, Sensation maple, Chanticleer pear (8:55), (10:50)
Emerald ash borer on the West Coast (10:11)
Conifer trees in Colorado (13:18)
Right Tree, Right Place (14:14)
How Taylor became an arborist (15:41)
How Taylor works with clients (17:41)

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.
To learn more about landscaping as a new homeowner, red our blog Landscaping Tips For New Homeowners.

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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Why Fall is the Best Season for Lawn Care PART 2 Aug 31, 2023

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:

Is fall the best time to aerate? (0:36)
What to do with aerate by-product (4:09)
How often to sharpen your lawn mower blade (5:21)
Lawn mower blade safety (6:26)
Optimal grass height (8:41)
Davey's experience with weeds (10:34)
Why fall is the best time for weed control (11:42)
Lawn care is in the eye of the beholder (14:40)
Thatching (16:36)
Dethatching (18:46)
Zane being the 'turf guy' (20:22)

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.
To learn more about aerating, read our blog, How Often Should I Aerate My 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

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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Why Fall is the Best Season for Lawn Care PART 1 Aug 24, 2023

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:

Why end of summer is best for lawn care(00:51)
Which cool season grass is right for me? (2:58)
How dry conditions impacted seeds planed in spring (5:52)
Raking turf (7:46)
Managing larger areas of turf (9:08)
Using straw to protect growing turf (11:07)
Fall lawn maintenance (15:24)
Fall fertilization (16:42)
The importance of following the directions on fertilizer (19:01)
Where to get a soil test (22:22)

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.
To learn more about fall fertilization, read our blog, Should I Fertilize My Lawn In The Fall? Yes! Here’s Why And How.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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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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The History of Davey Tree Aug 17, 2023

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:

John Davey (0:45)
- Davey's move to the U.S. (2:41)
- The Tree Doctor (4:00)
Building Davey Tree (5:13)
Davey's Employee Ownership (6:09)
Benefits of Employee Ownership (7:48)
Davey Tree in the 1980s (8:36)
Davey Archives (9:50)
Doug's history with Davey (11:25)
A Focus on Employee Education (12:03)
Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada (14:27)
The Future of Davey (15:25)

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.
To get your copy f Davey books, Green Leaves and Growth Rings, go to shopdaveytree.com
To learn more about careers at Davey, go to Jobs.Davey.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

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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Preparing Trees for Storm Season Aug 10, 2023

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:

First thing arborists look for during storm prep (00:58)
What homeowners can do to help arborists during storm prep (1:46)
What an arborists is looking for (2:56)
Oak Decline (3:31)
The best time of year for arborists to assess trees (4:53)
What time period has the worst storms (7:23)
David's experience as an arborist (7:52)
How the arborists career has changed (9:48)
Keeping up with new pests and diseases (11:13)
Importance of pruning for storm prep (12:33)
Why you should have a professional do the work (15:48)

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.
To learn more about the importance of pruning before storms read our blog, How Does Tree Pruning Reduce Storm Damage.
To learn more about prepping your landscape for winter storms read our blog, Your Backyard Tree Checklist For The Winter Storm 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

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 to Identify Your Trees Aug 03, 2023

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:

Looking at the big picture (0:53)
Conifer Trees (1:33)
Deciduous trees (1:53)
How Luke learned to ID trees (2:03)
The shape of your tree (2:40)
Leaves (3:55)
- Evergreen leaves (4:05)
- Deciduous leaves (4:48)
- MADcap buck (5:28)
- Simple leaves (6:32)
- Compound leaves (6:44)
Do most homeowners know their trees? (8:01)
Dawn Redwoods (10:04)
Trees Luke likes to plant (11:40)
How Luke became an arborist (14:30)
Bark (16:50)
Other tree identifications (17:25)

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.
To learn more about how you can id your trees check out our blog, How To Tell What Type Of Tree I Have.

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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Why Caterpillars Matter + A Spotted Lanternfly Update Jul 27, 2023

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:

Most common caterpillars during each season (1:08)
Is the hickory horn devil harmful? (3:00)
Which butterflies are harmful to pawpaw trees (4:00)
Benefits of caterpillars (5:01)
Can caterpillars damage your trees (5:57)
Bagworms (8:18)
Fall web worm (11:00)
Understanding bugs in the cycle of nature (12:11)
How Adam became an entomologist (14:10)(19:51)
How the monarch butterfly is doing (16:10)
The spotted lanternfly silver lining (17:53)

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?
To learn more about Adam's research with the monarch butterflies check out his article with Maplegrove Magazine.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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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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Fire Blight - What is it, How to Control & What Trees are Affected? Jul 20, 2023

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:

What is fire blight (1:06)
What fire blight looks like (1:39)
When fire blight is most prevalent (2:13)
Treating fire blight (2:55)
How to prevent fire blight (4:35)
How arborists handle fire blight (6:52)
Off the beaten path trees to plant (8:22)
Black knot disease (10:57)
Apple scab disease (13:02)
Using fertilizer to help tree health (15:51)
Eric's experience with tree diseases this season (17:21)

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:
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Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
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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 to do with Wood Waste - Secondary Life for Wood Products Jul 06, 2023

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:

Where does wood waste go? (3:37)
Composting wood (5:19)
Unique ways to use wood waste (6:07)
Can homeowners keep their wood waste? (6:34)
Biochar (7:42)
Ways to use wood chips (12:55)
Potential concerns of wood chips(14:00)
Secondary life for larger wood waste (16:18)
Unique wood types (19:04)
Leaving wood on site vs recycling wood waste (20:38)
Wildlife snags (22:25)

To learn more about biochar, read this blog.
To learn how you can live a more sustainable life beyond giving wood waste a secondary life, read this blog.

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

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Mycorrhizal Network - Largest Living Organism Jun 29, 2023

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:

What is mycorrhizae fungi (1:14)
The beneficial relationship between the fungi and trees (1:59)
Seeing mycelium in real life (4:07)
How mycorrhizae fungi finds plants (4:45)
How big mycorrhizal networks can be (6:52)
How to help mycorrhizae help your plants (8:16)
Things you might be doing that harm mycorrhizae (9:13)
Is mycorrhizae okay for vegetable plants? (10:00)
How Chelsi educates through her job (11:59)
What Chelsi enjoys abut educating (13:03)
Chelsi's Davey Tree journey (13:40)
Benefits of mycorrhizae fungi for the plants (15:56)

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:
Twitter: @DaveyTree
Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
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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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Pests vs Beneficial Insects Jun 22, 2023

Thomas Whitney, technical advisor from the Davey Institute, shares some of his knowledge on different types of pests and beneficial insects.
In this episode we cover:

What defines a pest (0:47)
Pest classifications (1:45)
The worst pest for trees (2:30)
Which pests homeowners notice the most (4:16)
Types of leaf chewers (4:52)
Types of woodborers (5:56)
Emerald ash borer (6:30)
- Thomas' first encounter with EAB (6:37)
- How to deal with EAB (8:47)
- Is the EAB here to stay? (10:41)
The importance of tree diversity (11:30)
Beneficial insects (12:30)
- Predators (12:57)
- Parasitoids (13:06)
The balance of good bugs and bad bugs (13:57)
Thomas' entomology journey (15:12)
Thomas' research on linden trees(19:41)

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.
To learn more about woodborers, read our blog, Signs of Tree Boring Insects
Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
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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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Best Summer Tree Watering Tips to Follow Jun 15, 2023

Dan Cohen, from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Needham, shares some expert watering tips to keep your trees hydrated all summer.
In this episode we cover:

What's the first thing you think of when watering trees? (00:51)
Watering newly planted trees (1:28) (5:32)
How rainfall has been this season (2:51)
How arborists handle dry conditions (4:00)
Using tree gator bags (7:15)
Watering ornamental trees (8:50)
Properties using drip irrigation (11:07)
The best time of day to water (12:12)
The right way to mulch (13:50)
- Rubber Mulch (18:50)
- Gravel (20:00)
What Dan enjoys about being a Davey Tree arborists (21:30)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about keeping your tree healthy during the summer, watch this ABC10 segment.
To learn more about watering your trees head to our blog to read all about watering.
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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Growth Rings, a New Book about Davey's History, is Published Jun 08, 2023

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:

What is Growth Rings (0:45)
The writing process (2:24)
Why Growth Rings was written (3:15)
How Davey became employee owned (4:25)
How the Davey family reacted to employee ownership (10:00)
What it means to be an employee owner (11:02)
What it was like researching (12:02)
How it felt to finish writing Growth Rings (13:42)
Other milestones covered in Growth Rings (15:00)
What you'll get out if reading Growth Ring (16:30)
Where to get the book (17:06)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To get your copy of Growth Rings, go to ShopDaveyTree.com.
To learn more about careers at Davey, go to Jobs.Davey.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

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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Pet-Friendly Landscape Tips Jun 01, 2023

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:

Having a designated area for your dog (1:13)
Maintaining your turf lawn with a dog (2:27)
Plants harmful to dogs (3:22)
Pet-friendly grass (6:21)
Hardscaping your garden (7:03)
Ways to provide shade for your dogs (8:43)
Being a responsible dog owner (10:24)
Seasonal tree trends (12:52)
Protecting your household from ticks (15:12)

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 maintain your grass, read our blog, My Lawn Is Turning Brown in Summer… What Do I Do?
To learn more about having a pet-friendly landscape, read this MarthaStewart.com interview.
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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Summer Tree Checklist May 25, 2023

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:

What's the first thing an arborist looks for during a summer property check? (0:36)
Tree pruning assessment (0:54)
How often should you have an arborist visit your property? (1:30)
Summer mulching (2:03)
- Specific types of mulch (3:09)
St Paul's winter last year (6:43)
St Paul's spring (7:47)
Why Emily enjoys being an arborist (8:55) (16:05)
Watering in the summer (13:21)
Protecting your trees from deer (15:25)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about summer tree care, read our blog, Most Common Questions about Summer Tree Care
To learn more about summer watering, watch our interview with WKYC Channel 3
To learn more about caring for trees during a drought, watch Common Symptoms For Drought Stressed Trees & Recovery
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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What is Beech Leaf Disease? Learn the Signs May 18, 2023

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:

What is beech leaf disease (BLD)? (0:41)
When and where was it discovered? (1:25)
Signs of BLD and other diseases it may look like (2:27)
Is BLD always fatal? (7:05)
Future of BLD (9:01)
#1 thing a homeowner can do to improve tree health (10:17)
Convincing people to fully commit to helping save a tree (14:53)
What Brad gets out of his job (16:01)

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?
To read news articles and watch interviews from our Davey arborists on how beech leaf disease is affecting the Eastern U.S., head to our Newsroom link here to read and watch the interviews.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Facebook: @DaveyTree
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YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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Wood Borers and Woodpeckers – Helping or Hurting? May 11, 2023

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:

Lou’s thoughts on woodpeckers (1:00)
What you can do to protect your trees from woodpeckers (3:50)
Sapsucker season and should you wrap your trees? (4:40)
Pileated woodpeckers and why they peck (5:31)
The different types of woodpeckers and should you be concerned about them (7:14)
Lou’s thoughts on woodborers (8:45)
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and what it does (9:25)
The devastation EAB causes and how it has changed urban forestry (10:30)
Is there any hope for ash trees? (13:05)
The Bronze Birch Borer (14:30)
Why borers are attracted to trees (15:33)

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:
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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What You Should Know About Carbon Credits May 04, 2023

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:

What are carbon credits and how do they work? (0:45)
How trees relate to carbon credits (5:40)
Ways that big companies try to be carbon neutral (9:18)
What is i-Tree and what does it do? (12:20)
What Davey is doing in relation to carbon credits (15:40)
Advice for business owners that want to reduce their carbon footprint (18:45)
Joe’s feelings about the work he does (21:28)

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.
To learn more about i-Tree, visit www.itreetools.org, or read our blog, i-Tree: Just as Important as a Shovel and Almost as Easy to Use.

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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How Hockey is Helping Plant Trees for Arbor Day Apr 27, 2023

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:

How Davey and Tree Pittsburgh became partners (1:00)
What is Davey’s Score for the Trees partnership with the Penguins? (3:04)
How they decide where the trees will be planted (4:40)
What is a pawpaw tree and why is it important to plant in Pittsburgh? (6:19)
The benefits of building a tree canopy in Pittsburgh (7:40)
Is there a goal for the tree canopy? (8:46)
Other trees that can be planted by homeowners (10:03)
The importance of Arbor Day (11:56)
The importance of having a certified arborist look at your trees (13:03)
Why Davey wanted to partner with sports teams (14:52)
What is Tree Pittsburgh and what does it do? (15:54)
What Sandee and Danielle hope the partnership will accomplish for the city of Pittsburgh (17:58)

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 Tree Pittsburgh, visit its website, www.treepittsburgh.org.

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:
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Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
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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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Spring Turf Primer PART 2 Apr 20, 2023

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:

What Zane would do for a yard struggling to grow grass (0:50)
Fertilization – All about fertilizing your lawn (4:20)
When is the best time for seeding? (11:03)
Tips for cutting grass (15:00)
Dealing with nutsedge (24:40)

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:
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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Spring Turf Primer PART 1 Apr 13, 2023

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:

The first questions Zane gets from clients at this point in the season & different invasive lawn grass species (1:05)
What to do about invasive lawn grass species (5:30)
The importance of soil testing (8:25)
Does pH matter with turf grass? (11:50)
The focus on soils in the turf grass community (17:15)

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:
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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Top Tree Planting Tips - Prepare for Arbor Day! Apr 06, 2023

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:

What Jay has to do differently in the Denver region (0:35)
How Jay deals with the clay soil of the region (2:20)
The importance of mulch and watering your trees (3:15)
Deciding what size tree to plant (5:35)
Jay’s favorite trees to plant in Denver (6:18)
Should you use stakes with your trees? (8:35)
The biggest mistakes homeowners make when planting their own trees (9:44)
The importance of depth when planting (10:38)
When to fertalize a newly planted tree (13:00)
The tree species being brought into Denver (14:14)
The best parts of Jay’s job (17:55)

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:
Twitter: @DaveyTree
Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
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Cool Projects Arborists Do – Saving Cats & Setting Up Eagle Cams Mar 30, 2023

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:

Rob’s cat rescuing (1:08)
Climbing for cat rescue vs. climbing for work (3:08)
How Rob gets cats out of tree (3:45)
Setting up eagle cams (6:05)
How Rob started installing eagle cams (7:55)
The challenges of climbing for eagle cams (8:50)
How Rob gets camera equipment into the tree and how it attaches to the tree (9:50)
How Rob got started in the industry and with Davey (13:00)
Rob’s relationships with his clients and the fun of education (14:34)

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:
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Facebook: @DaveyTree
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Spring Pruning 101! Mar 23, 2023

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:

How being on the lake influences David’s work (1:27)
What is being pruned now and why (2:28)
Patterns and differences in pruning different trees (3:05)
The technical aspects of pruning (3:40)
When you can prune it yourself and when to call an expert (7:10)
The art and science of pruning (8:08)
Pruning small trees (8:40)
The horror of topping trees (9:56)
Can an arborist save an improperly pruned tree? And the importance of hiring a certified arborist (11:20)
What shouldn’t be pruned in the spring (14:08)
How does topiary fit in? (16:12)
The importance of safety and having the right tools (17:54)
Cleaning tools to stop the spread of disease (19:43)
How David got started in the industry and with Davey (20:46)

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:
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How to Prevent Spring Pests Early Mar 16, 2023

Natascha Batchelor of Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, talks about spring pest prevention, volcano mulch and unique trees.
In this episode we cover:

The first thing Natascha thinks about when looking at trees in spring (0:52)
How Natascha decides when to use horticultural oil (1:32)
Dealing with scale (2:49)
Fertilization for pest prevention (3:51)
What the soil is like in Cape Cod (4:46)
What to do about planting in poor soil (5:24)
What is Biochar? (6:36)
How an air spade works (8:10)
What needs to be done for sandy soil (10:48)
Liquid fertilizer (12:05)
When looking at a tree, how does Natascha decide what to use? (12:42)
How a root flare becomes covered (14:50)
What to anticipate with pest problems and preventative work (17:36)
Unique trees Natascha recommends (19:55)

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:
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Unusual + Unique Trees - Western U.S. Mar 09, 2023

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!
In this episode we cover:

Natives in Colorado (0:51)
Aspen (1:29)
Hawaiian trees (3:14) (16:07)
Winter in Colorado (4:55)
Sequoias and redwoods (6:09)
Dawn redwood in Colorado (7:04)
Bristlecone pine (7:27)
Planting conifers vs deciduous? (8:38)
Are clients typically open to unique trees? (9:53)
Top three trees for Colorado's wacky weather (11:37)
Catalpa (12:49)
Kentucky coffeetree (13:14)
Nostalgia with trees (14:25)
Planting season in Colorado (17:17)
Late snow in Colorado (17:54)

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:
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Facebook: @DaveyTree
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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Unusual + Unique Trees - Eastern U.S. Mar 02, 2023

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!
In this episode we cover:

Unique trees in Atlanta (0:49)
Conditions for live oaks (1:36)
Elms in the south (3:16)
Other unique trees (4:07)
Red bud varieties (4:50)
Ginkgo (5:14)
Other unique trees (7:03)
Chinese fringetree (8:00)
Bradford pears (9:54)
Sourwood (11:05)
Sweetgum (11:59)
Black gum (14:42)
Ironwood (15:07)
How Jon got started in arboriculture (15:58)

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:
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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Learn About Davey's Annual Four-Week Flagship Training Program D.I.T.S. Feb 23, 2023

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:

Four-week long training (0:40) (5:20) (8:55)
Most enjoyable part about D.I.T.S. (1:05)
Parts of D.I.T.S. most looking forward to (1:38)
What is taught at D.I.T.S.? (3:11)
D.I.T.S. reputation (7:57)
"We're all in this together" (10:35)
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist® exam (11:22)
Why arboriculture? (13:22)
The fun parts of D.I.T.S.! (17:08)
Instructor R.J. Laverne (20:02)

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.
To learn more about training at Davey, go to Davey.com/Training.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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When Should You Break Up with Your Tree? Feb 16, 2023

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:

How to know when it’s time to break up with your tree (0:48)
Catalpa trees (4:29)
Doug’s experience with breaking up with trees and having a certified arborist catch issues (6:26)
The importance of having a certified arborist check your trees (9:28)
Chris’ emotions when telling clients they have to remove a tree (13:15)
Tree species that Chris has to commonly remove (16:22)
The issues with pear trees (17:22)
Chris’ advice on how and when to decide to take down a tree (19:08)

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:
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Facebook: @DaveyTree
Instagram: @daveytree
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LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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How to Get Your Trees Ready for the Growing Season Feb 09, 2023

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:

Tips to get trees ready for the growing season (0:31) (2:09) (9:10)
Magnolias in Nashville (1:02)
When does fertilization start? (2:50)
What happens when a tree blooms too early? (3:55)
Deep root fertilization (4:49)
Where is the tree's dripline? (6:43)
Why fertilization is important (7:29)
Pruning and tree growth (9:58)
Japanese maples and tree growth (12:12)
How Nick got into tree care and why he enjoys it (14:22)

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?
To learn more about fertilizer, read our blog, Spring Tree Care: Tree Fertilizer to Replenish Nutrients or watch our video, Why Should I Fertilize My Tree?
To learn more about pruning, read our Trimming and Pruning section on our blog, Blog.Davey.com.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Facebook: @DaveyTree
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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Why it’s Important to Keep Soil Healthy for Plants Feb 02, 2023

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:

What is healthy soil? (0:50)
What the soil is like where Chris is (1:26)
The importance of PH when planting trees (2:30)
Acidic soil plants (4:40)
Can you and should you change your PH? (5:33)
The importance of a soil test (7:15)
Luxury consumption and over fertilization (9:00)
How to have more organic matter in your landscape (11:10)
What Chris does as a technical advisor at the Davey Insitute (15:25)
How Chris got started in the field (18:18)
Should you use compost for planting trees? (21:16)

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:
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.

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How to Protect Trees & Plants from Rock Salt Damage Jan 26, 2023

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:

How to keep plants safe from salt (0:45)
Keeping salt away from the base of trees (1:41)
Watering (2:38)
Determining if a tree has salt damage (3:15)
When to call an arborist (3:58)
Fertilizing (4:28)
Physical barriers (6:37)
Tough winters (7:37)
Trees that are more tolerant to salt damage (8:04)
Trees that are more susceptible to salt damage (9:01)
How Kevin started his career (9:27)
Climate in Edmonton (10:33)
Free consultations (12:56)
How often will an arborist visit a property? (13:42)
Relationship with clients (14:22)

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 protect your trees from rock salt, read our blog, How to Protect Trees from Winter Salt or Rock Salt Damage.
To learn more about ways your property may be experiencing rock salt damage, read our blog, How Rock Salt May Be Affecting Your Lawn.
To learn more about salt tolerant trees, read our blog, Salt Tolerant Evergreen Trees (By Zone and Region).
Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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Green Industry Trends at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show Jan 19, 2023

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:

What is MANTS? (1:05)
Green industry trends and home improvement (2:16)
Where Lou sources his trees from (3:14)
How Lou and Davey decide what trees to order (4:15)
Other green industry trends (7:06)
Native trees (8:00)
Smart irrigation and software trends at MANTS (9:00)
Lou on getting to know his clients (10:04)
The energy at MANTS (11:35)
New introduction trees (13:10)
The hardest parts of Lou’s job (15:35)
The fun parts of Lou’s job (17:20)

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 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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All About Ice, Snow & Frost Tree Care Jan 12, 2023

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:

Safety in winter weather (0:40)
Should you knock ice/snow off your tree? (1:20)
What can you do for trees in low temperatures? (2:38)
What is wrapping bark and how to do it? (3:30)
Will trees recover from freeze damage? (4:25)
Watering your tree to protect during the cold (5:41)
Proper mulching for winter protection (6:55)
Changing hardiness zones and picking the right tree (10:10)
The importance of native trees (12:40)
Native trees that Josh loves (13:45)
How Josh got started with Davey (15:14)
The feeling of saving trees (16:56)

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:
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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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Trees that Help Block Wind & Why They're Beneficial Jan 05, 2023

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:

Working outside (0:58)
Why windbreaks are helpful (1:53)
Choosing a tree based on zone (3:11)
Holiday winter storm in 2022 (4:34)
Green giant (6:03)
- Deer resistance (6:46)
- Availability (7:42)
- Where to plant? (10:27)
Colder climate windbreak trees (12:15)
Warmer climate windbreak trees (13:29)
Can you plant trees in January? (15:03)
Pittsburgh season so far (16:02)
Building relationships with clients (16:55)

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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Facebook: @DaveyTree
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LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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New Year’s Resolutions for your Trees Dec 29, 2022

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:

Marcus and Doug’s New Year’s resolutions (0:35)
Resolution: Watering (1:50)
Marcus’ favorite trees (3:30)
Resolution: Mulching (6:08)
Resolution: Fertilizing (8:22)
How Marcus started in arboriculture (13:15)
What Marcus enjoys about his job (14:39)
Other resolutions for homeowners (16:15)
How often should a certified arborist visit a property? (18:08)

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:
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.

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New Year, New Tree! Plant These Trees Instead in the New Year Dec 22, 2022

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:

The research Dan has done on climate change (0:50)
How climate change will impact trees (2:22)
Changing hardiness zones and what to plant (3:10)
Picking the right tree for the future (5:25)
How homeowners can help mitigate climate change (7:54)
Fighting climate change through education (9:05)
Besides planting trees, what else can be done (11:20)
Is it possible to slow or reverse climate change? (13:30)
Is Dan encouraged about the climate change outlook? (14:50)
What Dan would tell those that are scared about climate change (16:40)

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:
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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How Arborists are Trained Dec 15, 2022

Don Roppolo, director of arborist training within the Davey Institute, talks about training arborists, training for safety and his Davey career.

In this episode we cover:

Why this is the job for Don (0:34)
The importance of training (1:35)
How training works (2:36)
How training has evolved (4:15)
What Don’s job is like (5:40)
How Don started in arboriculture (6:43)
Why people enjoy working in arboriculture (8:20)
The view from the trees (10:35)
Training for safety and the basics of chainsaw safety (11:55)
Davey’s unique dedication to training (16:42)
What Don hopes his trainees get out of their training (17:35)

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 using a certified arborist, read our blog, Benefits of Hiring a Professional Certified Arborist.

To learn more about the importance of accredited arborists, watch this Talking Trees YouTube video, TCIA & ISA Accreditation: Hiring A Tree Company.

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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How to Care for Mature and Young Trees in the Winter Dec 08, 2022

Ben Cuddeback from Davey’s Northwest Detroit office talks about winter tree care, his favorite trees and his Davey career.

In this episode we cover:

The first thing that comes to mind for winter tree care (0:45)
Trees that have to be pruned during winter (1:10)
Evergreens before and during winter (1:40)
How much to water evergreens (3:30)
Caring for new trees (4:00)
Balled and burlapped Christmas trees (4:39)
Should you leave or knock off snow and ice on trees (6:00)
How Ben got started in the tree care industry (7:36)
Ben’s favorite trees (8:10)
What Ben looks for during winter visits (10:10)
Green giants (13:15)
Stopping deer from rubbing on trees (14:20)
Winter fertilization (17:40)
What the winter season is like for Ben and Davey (19:30)
Ben’s relationship with his clients (20:46)

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 during the winter months, read our blog, Seasonal Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Winter.

To learn more about pruning during the winter, read our blog, Winter Tree Pruning: Young Trees, Fruit Trees, Spring Flowering Trees.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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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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What to Expect from an Arborist Visit Dec 01, 2022

Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey’s mid-Atlantic region, and Rob Dallmann from Davey’s Chesapeake office talk about what to expect when an arborist visits your property and what they enjoy about their Davey careers.

In this episode we cover:

What homeowners should expect when an arborist visits (0:45)
Do most homeowners want to save their trees? (2:30)
The feeling of saving trees (7:35)
Planting trees in memory of a person or pet (9:38)
What else to expect from an arborist's visit (10:22)
How often should an arborist look at your trees? (12:23)
Lou and Rob’s Davey careers and managing a tree care office (14:21)
Why the job is right for Lou and Rob (19:22)

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, watch Rob Dallmann explain it in this Talking Tress YouTube video, Arborist Consultation: What to Expect.

To learn more about why you should hire a certified arborist, read our blog, Benefits of Hiring a Professional Certified Arborist.

To learn more about the risks of not using a certified arborist, read our blog, The Risk of Using an Uninsured and Unlicensed Arborist.

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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Trees to be Thankful For Nov 24, 2022

Jason Parker from Davey’s North Philadelphia office talks about what trees give us benefits, his favorite trees and what else he is thankful for.

In this episode we cover:

The different benefits of trees (0:46)
The benefits that big trees provide (1:50)
Tree planting season in Philadelphia (2:50)
Right tree, right place and diverse planting (3:30)
Jason’s favorite trees (5:50)
The difference between oak species (7:05)
Wildlife and planting (10:27)
How to find a specific tree (12:50)
What Jason looks for in new trees (16:10)
Why Doug is thankful for his Davey arborist (17:20)
Why Jason is thankful for clients that care for their trees (18:25)

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

To learn more about the benefits that trees provide, read our blog, For The Benefit of Planting Trees.

To learn more about why you should be thankful for your trees, read our blog, 4 Reasons to Thank Your Trees.

To learn more about the importance of a certified arborist, read our blog, Why You Should Hire a Certified Arborist.

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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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Arborists’ Work on Historical Properties Nov 17, 2022

Mike Bova, principal consultant and project developer for Davey Resource Group (DRG), Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey’s mid-Atlantic region, Makayla Minnes, utility vegetation management technician for DRG and Josh Piquette, branch manager of the Washington D.C./Maryland Commercial Landscape Services (CLS), talk about their favorite historical properties to work on and their Davey careers.
In this episode we cover:

Notable properties in the Washington D.C./Maryland area (1:05)
The Armed Forces Retirement Home (2:30)
Special care taken for historical trees (4:10)
How it feels to work on historical properties (5:00)
Makayla’s job as a UVM technician (7:45)
The historic Austin properties that Makayla works on (9:00)
Makayla’s favorite trees (10:44)
Dealing with trees in wires (11:40)
What Makayla likes about her job (12:36)
How Makayla started with Davey (13:07)
Fall weather in Austin (13:45)
Hearst Castle – Significance of the property and the work Davey does there (15:00)
What Mike looks for during a tree risk assessment (20:00)
What being at Hearst Castle was like for Mike (22:58)

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:
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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Sustainability on Davey’s SEED Campus Nov 10, 2022

Dan Herms, vice president of research and development at the Davey Institute and Dan Joy, executive vice president and assistant to the president, talk about the Davey Tree SEED (Science, Employee Education, and Development) Campus.

In this episode we cover:

What SEED stands for and how it was chosen (1:00)
The size of the SEED Campus and its features (1:50)
The importance of sustainability for the SEED Campus (3:50)
The history and future of the SEED Campus (8:00)
Herms' excitement for the SEED Campus laboratories and research plots (13:05)
Herms' favorite trees on the campus (17:10)
What the project has meant to Joy (18:20)
The hope for the SEED Campus (21:05)

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

To learn more about the SEED Campus, click here.

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Facebook: @DaveyTree
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LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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Why It’s Important to Prepare Your Trees and Gardens for Winter Nov 03, 2022

Isaiah Smalt from Davey’s Rochester, New York, office talks about the best practices for preparing for winter, his Davey career and his favorite trees.

In this episode we cover:

The first thing that comes to mind when preparing your trees for winter (1:10)
How watering plays into winter preparation (1:45)
Looking up and down at trees (3:55)
The importance of having a certified arborist look at your trees (4:40)
Can winter be a good time to prune trees? (6:20)
Is winter a good time for fertilization? (7:20)
Should you mulch before winter? (8:10)
When does tree planting stop? (9:00)
Should you knock ice/snow off trees or leave it on? (10:40)
How Isaiah started his Davey career and his passion for tree care (11:35)
What working with clients means to Isaiah (14:48)
Isaiah’s favorite tree (15:55)

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

To learn more about keeping trees healthy in the winter, read our blog, Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Winter.

To learn more about winter tree pruning, read our blog, Winter Tree Pruning: Young Trees, Fruit Trees, Spring Flowering Trees.

To learn more about prepping your trees for winter, read our blog, Worst Mistakes Prepping Trees for Winter.

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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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Plants that are Best for Wet Areas Oct 27, 2022

Robert Spartz from Davey’s Quad Cities office talks about trees in wet areas, the importance of using a certified arborist and what employee ownership means to him while we celebrate Employee Ownership Month through the month of October.

In this episode we cover:

What Robert thinks about when encountering wet spots (1:30)
How trees can mitigate wet situations (2:17)
Right Tree, Right Place: Trees that can survive (and thrive) in wet areas (2:55)
Planting trees close to your house (10:20)
What trees Robert suggests planting (12:35)
Dealing with flooding and existing trees (18:10)
Importance of using a certified arborist (20:10)
The feeling of saving trees (21:30)
What employee ownership means to Robert (22:40)

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 plants for flooded areas, read our blog, Plants Good for Flooding and Wet Areas (By Zone).

To learn more about plants absorbing excess water, read our blog, Thirsty Plants: Which Plants Absorb Excess Water in a Yard?

To learn more about Right Tree, Right Place, read our blog, Climate Change Projections: The Impact and Why You Should Care.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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There’s Fungus Among Us – Different Ways to Deal with Fungal Issues Oct 20, 2022

Chelsi Abbott, technical advisor for the Davey Institute, talks about the positives and negatives of fungi, her Davey career and what employee ownership means to her while we celebrate Employee Ownership Month through the month of October.

To celebrate Employee Ownership Month, stay tuned to the end of each episode throughout the month of October to hear what each Davey guest enjoys about employee ownership at Davey.

In this episode we cover:

How fungi can be a positive (0:50)
Chelsi’s favorite fungi (1:13)
The relationship between trees and fungi (2:10)
Should you add fungi to your soil? (3:15)
Other positives of fungi (4:20)
The beauty of fungi and uses for it (6:55)
More of Chelsi’s favorite fungi (12:28)
What is artillery fungus and what does it do? (13:00)
Negatives of fungi (15:04)
Chelsi’s job as a technical advisor (16:16)
Leaf diseases and fungicide (18:30)
How Chelsi got into fungi (19:45)
Fungal diseases Chelsi worries about (20:30)
Working with oak wilt (23:08)
Climate Change (25:50)
What Chelsi enjoys about her work (27:14)
What employee ownership means to Chelsi (27:45)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about diseases caused by fungi, read our blog, Common Spring Plant and Tree Diseases Caused by Fungi.

To learn more about oak wilt and other oak diseases, read our blog, Why Are My Oak Tree Leaves Turning Brown?

To learn more about identifying fungi on trees, read our blog, What Are These Green Spots on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches?
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Why You Should Love Your Leaves Oct 13, 2022

Jay Judd from Davey’s East Denver office talks about the benefits of leaves, emerald ash borer (EAB), his favorite trees and what employee ownership means to him while we celebrate Employee Ownership Month through the month of October.
To celebrate Employee Ownership Month, stay tuned to the end of each episode throughout the month of October to hear what each Davey guest enjoys about employee ownership at Davey.

In this episode we cover:

The benefits of leaves (0:50)
Using leaves for mulch and compost (2:45)
Fall foliage in Colorado (3:35)
Jay’s favorite tree for fall color (4:50)
Using leaves for crafts (5:11)
How Jay started with Davey (6:35)
What employee ownership means to Jay (7:42)
What Jay gets out of his job (8:36)
The role of leaves (10:57)
Some of Jay’s favorite trees (13:25)
Emerald ash borer in Colorado (17:26)

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

To learn more about managing leaves in your yard, read our blog, Managing Fallen Leaves in Your Yard.

To learn more about using leaves for compost, read our blog, Compost Shredded, Dry Leaves to Get These Leaf Compost Benefits.

To learn more about Emerald ash borer, read our blog, The 101 on Emerald Ash Borer.

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What do Trees and Sports Have in Common? Oct 06, 2022

Sandee Reid, vice president of corporate communications and strategic planning, talks about NBA and MLB partnerships Davey is involved with to increase the canopy cover in Northeast Ohio, as well as what employee ownership means to her while we celebrate Employee Ownership Month through the month of October.
To celebrate Employee Ownership Month, stay tuned to the end of each episode throughout the month of October to hear what each Davey guest enjoys about employee ownership at Davey.

In this episode we cover:

Sports programs Davey is involved with to plant trees (0:36)
How these programs started (1:05)
Cleveland Cavaliers Trees for Threes program: How many trees? (1:46)
- Where will the trees be planted? (2:10)
- What species will be planted? (5:28)
Benefits of planting native trees (3:28)
Selecting the planting spot (4:48)
Cleveland Guardians Swing for the Trees program (6:14)
- Tree distribution (7:25)
- Scoreboard tree facts (8:07)
Sandee's favorite trees (8:46)
Tree questions (9:48)
How Sandee joined Davey and what she enjoys about her job (10:31)
Why employee ownership makes Davey special (11:46)
Long-term results for both programs (12:20)
Pittsburgh Penguins (13:03)

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

To learn more about Davey's Trees for Threes partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers, read the press release, Cavs and Davey Tree Team Up to Plant Trees in Northeast Ohio.
To learn more about Davey's Swing for the Trees partnership with the Cleveland Guardians, read the press release, Cleveland Guardians and Davey Tree Team Up to Plant Trees in Northeast Ohio.
To learn more about the benefits of planting native trees, read our blog, Benefits of Planting Trees Native to Your Region.
To learn more about selecting the right spot to plant your tree, read our blog, Commercial Landscaping Rule #1: Right Plant, Right Place.

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The Ultimate Tree Planting Guide Sep 29, 2022

Nick St. Sauveur from Cortese Tree Specialists, a Davey company, talks about when to plant a tree, what trees to plant and the best practices for tree planting.

In this episode we cover:

Why should you plant this time of year? (0:44)
Deciding where to plant a tree. (1:40)
The importance of hiring a certified arborist. (5:20)
Root pruning best practices. (6:35)
What to do for a tree that’s planted too deep. (9:45)
Containerized plants (11:09)
What Nick prefers when planting (12:00)
How much to water your trees (13:00)
Clay soil best practices (14:20)
Best practices for fertilization (16:00)
When you should (and shouldn’t) stake your tree (16:50)
When to mulch your tree and what type to use (18:40)
Best practices for mulching (20:20)
Nick’s favorite trees (21:25)

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, read our blog, Tree Planting Guide: 3 Methods of Planting Trees.

To learn more about what trees to plant, read our blog, Guide on How to Choose A Tree to Plant: Planning & Selecting.

To learn more about caring for new trees, read our blog, How to Take Care of a Newly Planted Tree (5 Easy Steps).

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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 are Climbing Competitions? Sep 22, 2022

Sam Schunk, a trimmer from Davey’s Elmsford, New York, office, and Libby Bower, a trimmer from Davey’s Lake Bluff, Illinois, office talk about their experiences climbing for competitions and their careers.

In this episode we cover:

What is competitive climbing? (0:35)
How Sam got into competitive climbing. (2:15)
Sam’s experience with nerves while competing and what competitions are like. (2:50)
Sam’s best competition and what he learns from other competitors. (3:46)
Training for competitions and climbing for Davey. (5:55)
Sam's career with Davey (7:30)
The view from the trees. (8:25)
Safety while climbing. (8:55)
What Sam gets from competitions. (9:50)
Libby's Davey career. (11:30)
Libby’s experience climbing trees growing up. (12:20)
The physical aspect and training process of tree climbing. (12:50)
Libby’s climbing competition experience and nerves while competing. (14:45)
Libby’s favorite part of competing. (16:46)

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 jobs.davey.com.

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How to Know if You’re Over or Under Watering Your Tree + How to Help Stop Transplant Shock Sep 15, 2022

Brian Sieber, district manager from Davey’s Cincinnati, office talks about over and under watering trees, stopping transplant shock, fall planting and his favorite trees.

In this episode we cover:

2022 weather in Cincinnati (0:38)
Underwatered trees (1:10)
How the size and maturity of trees plays into drought (1:44)
Deciding when to water a tree (2:13)
Importance of watering young and newly planted trees (3:20)
Overwatering trees (4:20)
How to tell if a tree is over or underwatered (5:15)
Is overwatering or underwatering worse for trees? (6:00)
Transplant shock for trees (6:25)
How to plant transplanted trees (7:48)
Negative impacts of planting too deep (10:30)
Safest time to plant trees (11:20)
Brian’s favorite trees (14:20)
Brian’s career with Davey (15:50)

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

To learn more about the signs of over and underwatered trees, read our blog, Signs of Underwatering Trees or Overwatering Trees.

To learn more about helping trees recover from transplant shock, read our blog, Helping Trees Recover from Transplant Shock.

To learn more about fall tree planting, read our blog, Fall Tree Care Checklist: Seasonal Tips.

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How to Prepare for Hurricane and Storm Season Sep 08, 2022

Rich Wiland, district manager from Davey’s Naples/Fort Myers, Florida, office talks about preparing for hurricane and storm season, planting trees in Florida and his background.

In this episode we cover:

Preparing for hurricane season (0:55)
The 2022 storm season (2:00)
Rich’s background (2:25)
How Davey Tree prepares for and reacts to intense storms (3:54)
How Rich started with Davey and his current position (6:20)
What Davey looks for at client properties (7:25)
Pests impacting trees in Florida (8:35)
Types of trees in Florida (9:40)
Deciding what trees to plant in Florida (11:50)
Rich’s thoughts on helping people (14:10)

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 reduce storm damage, read our blog, How Does Tree Pruning Reduce Storm Damage.

To learn more about palm trees after hurricanes, read our blog, What to do About Palm Tree Hurricane Damage.

To learn more about cleaning up your yard after a storm, read our blog, Step-By-Step: How to Clean Up the Yard and Trees After a Storm.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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How Does Large Tree Transplanting Work? Sep 01, 2022

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:
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How Drought Affects Trees Aug 25, 2022

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:
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Here's Why Your Tree Might be Losing Leaves Early Aug 18, 2022

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:
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How Extreme Weather Affects Trees Aug 11, 2022

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.

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Facebook: @DaveyTree
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How to Keep Your Lawn Healthy in the Summer PART 2 Aug 04, 2022

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?

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How to Keep Your Lawn Healthy in the Summer PART 1 Jul 28, 2022

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:
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Summer Tree Diseases to Watch for Jul 21, 2022

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:
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Things You Do that Can Damage Your Tree Jul 14, 2022

Scott Gardner from Davey's Burnaby, British Columbia, office shares things you're doing to your trees that might actually be harming them without you even realizing it.
In this episode we cover:

Vancouver's climate (0:40)
Physical damage (1:40)
Tying branches (3:23)
Watering the correct spot (6:14)
Tree topping (7:50)
How Scott started his job (15:51)
Scott's relationship with clients (17:03)
Scott's favorite plant to plant in Western Canada (18:09)

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To learn more about how to correctly water your trees, read our Tree Watering blogs.
To learn more about the risks of using an untrained arborist, read our blog The Risk of Using an Uninsured and Unlicensed Arborist.
To learn more about tree topping, read our blog, What is Tree Topping and Why Topping is Harmful to Tree.
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Protect Your Trees from Extreme Heat Jul 07, 2022

Adam Passo from Davey's Southwest Milwaukee office talks about how to care for your trees during summer heat waves.
In this episode we cover:

Tree watering (0:30)
How much should you water your trees? (2:44)
Rain (3:23)
Mulch (3:57)
Volcano mulching (5:14)
Planting during the summer? (7:52)
Watering bags (9:12)
Right tree, right place (9:55)
Trees Adam loves planting (11:36)
Deer resistance (13:31)
How Adam started his job (16:42)
Importance of certified arborists (18:29)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about tree watering, read our Tree Watering blogs.
To learn more about mulching your trees, read our Tree Mulching blogs.
To learn more about protecting your trees from deer, watch our Talking Trees video on How to Protect Trees from Deer and Wildlife.
To learn more about the importance of hiring a certified arborist, watch our Talking Trees video on Why Hire a Certified Arborist.
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Bugs that Help Your Trees, & Ones that Don't Jun 30, 2022

Jason Parker from Davey's North Philadelphia office shares types of bugs that can actually help our trees and how to protect them, as well as bugs that can cause severe damage to our trees.
In this episode we cover:

Spotted lanternfly (0:34)
What can be done about bad bugs (6:15)
Pollinators (7:54)
Trees that help pollinators (9:23)
Linden tree (10:32)
Good bugs (12:41)
Keeping your trees healthy (13:53)
How Jason started his job (17:35)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about the spotted lantern fly and its predators, read our blog, Spotted Lanternfly Predators.
To learn more about emerald ash borer, read our blog, Emerald Ash Borer Facts: What Does the Emerald Ash Borer Eat?
To learn more about other tree pests, read our blog, Tree Problems - The Top Tree Insects in Spring and Summer.
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Planting a Tree Near a House? Here's What You Should Know First Jun 23, 2022

Jay Reitter from Davey's New Jersey office tells us what you should know before you plant a tree near a house, such as species that are safe to plant close and what kind of research you should do beforehand.
In this episode we cover:

Right tree, right place (0:46)
Talking with the client (2:26)
Tree topping and free consultations (4:07)
Trees that can be planted near a house (7:10)
Hornbeams (8:23)
Predicted heights (10:16)
How Jay started his job (12:28)
Jay's favorite big trees (13:51)
Advice for planting a tree (17:27)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about planting a tree near a house, read our blog, The Best and Worst Trees to Plant Near a House.
To learn about what to do if there's a tree branching hanging over your house, read our blog, Tree Branches Hanging Over or Touching Roof? Do this...
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What is Forest Fragmentation? Jun 16, 2022

Dan Herms, vice president of research and development at the Davey Institute, discusses what forest fragmentation is, how it affects wildlife and your community, and what can be done about it.
In this episode we cover:

What forest fragmentation is and the impacts (0:33)
What can be done? (3:59)
Connecting of the fragments (7:21)
Urban planning (8:45)
How Dan started learning about forest fragmentation (9:27)
Wooster Memorial Park (10:52) (19:04)
Invasive species (12:05)
Garlic mustard (14:14)

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What's Growing on My Tree? Jun 09, 2022

Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey's mid-Atlantic region, and Rob Dallmann from Davey's Chesapeake, Maryland, office talk about how to spot what's growing on your tree and if it's safe for the tree or harmful.
In this episode we cover:

Lichen (0:55) (17:28)
Moss (6:33)
Fungus (8:39)
Hypoxylon canker (9:52)
Shelf mushrooms (12:51)
Lou's and Rob's jobs (14:07)
Employee ownership at Davey (18:28)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about lichen, read our blogs, What's this Green Stuff Growing on Trees and Rocks?
To learn more about how to get rid of lichen and moss, read our blog, Can I Use a Pressure Washer to Clean or Spray Trees?
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Prepare Your Trees for Summer! Jun 02, 2022

Jason Gaskill from Davey's Wilmington, Delaware, office talks about how to prepare your trees for summer such as checking your trees before summer storms and dealing with pest problems.
In this episode we cover:

Summer storms (1:13)
Eliminating insect populations (6:22)
PolyPhosphite 30™ (9:18)
How Jason started his job (13:42)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about storm damage and clean up, read our storm damage blogs.
To learn more about the most common summer insects, read our blog, Tree Problems - The Top Three Insects in Spring and Summer.
To learn more about summer tree care, read our blog, Most Common Questions About Summer Tree Care.
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Hardscaping – Why You Should Consider Your Trees When Building on Your Yard May 19, 2022

Cindy Grady, regional business developer in Minnesota, talks about why you should be thinking about your trees when adding something to your yard, such as a pool, deck, patio, etc.
In this episode we cover:

Compaction (0:42)
Preservation (2:30)
Right tree, right place (3:21) (12:04)
Sweet gum tree (4:10)
Knowing where the roots will grow (5:49)
Building a deck around a tree (7:39)
Buying once (10:00)
What Cindy's job entails and how she started it (16:01)
Some of Cindy's favorite trees (18:57)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn about trees with non-invasive root systems, read our blog, Fruit, Shade and Curbside Trees with Non-Invasive Root Systems.
To learn about trees to plant and avoid planting near a structure, read our blog, The Best and Worst Trees to Plant Near a House (By Zone).
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How Migratory Birds and Trees Intersect May 12, 2022

Ashley Kloes, research coordinator with the Davey Institute, talks about why Davey arborists have to consider migratory birds in their tree work, as well as some general information about migration and how you can help and feed birds in your yard.
In this episode we cover:

How Ashley started learning about birds (0:38)
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (2:13)
Migration (7:03)
What to do if you find a baby bird (11:42)
How to help birds (14:25)
What can you feed birds? (15:57)
Identifying bird sounds (16:53)
Birds that signal spring is here (17:31)
What Ashley enjoys about her job (18:32)

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To learn more about the best trees to attract birds, read our blog, Best Trees and Plants for Bird Lovers.
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Pruning After Flowering May 05, 2022

Tim Jackson from Davey's West San Antonio office talks about how to correctly prune flowering trees, as well as how he first learned how to prune and his favorite trees in Texas.
In this episode we cover:

Winter in Texas (0:50)
Pruning flowering trees (1:16)
Educating clients (2:24)
Lateral limbs (4:13)
How Tim learned how to prune trees (4:59)
Pruning apples trees (5:42)
Artistic side of pruning (6:38) (15:19)
Pruning weeping trees (7:47)
Having an arborist prune your trees (8:35)
Trees that Tim loves (9:36)
Why Tim enjoys being an arborist (10:38) (16:30)
Spring so far in Texas (12:05)
Drought (12:40)
Fertilization (13:46)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about the benefits of pruning, read our blog, What is Pruning? The Importance, Benefits an Methods of Pruning.
To learn more about the correct time to prune trees, read our blog, Pruning Trees in Spring - is it OK to Do?
To learn more about pruning fruit trees, read our blog, Should I Be Pruning Fruit Trees in Summer?
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How Climate Change is Changing Your Landscape Apr 28, 2022

Dan Herms, vice president of research and development at the Davey Institute, talks about how climate change is changing your landscape, such as what climate-facing trees you should be planting, what trees you should avoid planting and how pests are migrating.
In this episode we cover:

Dan's research from the 1990's (0:37)
Dan's research for Davey Tree (2:51)
Hardiness Zone map (4:40)
Pests moving north (6:09)
Dan's perspective (8:13)
Trees - winners and losers (9:13)
How we can help (11:14)
Planting climate-facing trees (12:40)
How it feels to be researching climate change (18:24)

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Best Spring Flowering Trees - Eastern U.S. Apr 21, 2022

Natascha Batchelor from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Cape Cod, shares her favorite spring flowering trees for Cape Cod's climate, as well as how she started her career in arboriculture and why she loves it.
In this episode we cover:

Weather in Cape Cod (0:55)
Flowering trees in February (1:48)
Spring flowering trees (3:29)
Planting season in Cape Cod (5:30)
Plant shortage (5:47)
Winter in Cape Cod (6:51)
How Natascha started her job and why she enjoys it (7:27)
Cornelian cherry dogwood (11:34)
Redbuds (14:41)
Flowering dogwoods (15:53)

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To learn more about when flowering trees bloom, read our blog, When Do Flowering Trees Bloom in Spring, Including Fruit Trees.
To continue reading about flowering trees, check out our other blogs on flowering trees.
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Best Spring Flowering Trees - Western U.S. Apr 14, 2022

Sean Hoes from Davey's South Denver office shares his favorite spring flowering trees for Colorado's climate, as well some planting tips for newly planted trees.
In this episode we cover:

What flowering trees grow in Colorado? (0:45)
Chanticleer pear (1:24)
Denver's climate (2:45)
Northern catalpa (4:18)
Snow crabapple (5:50)
Spring in Denver (7:23)
What Sean loves about his job (8:01)
Redbud (9:15)
Coming out of winter (10:31)
Golden rain tree (12:00)
Ornamental plum (14:19)
When spring plantings happen in Denver (15:13)
Watering a newly planted tree (16:35)
Hawthorn (17:51)
Fun part of Sean's job (19:15)

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To learn more about when flowering trees bloom, read our blog, When Do Flowering Trees Bloom in Spring, Including Fruit Trees.
To continue reading about flowering trees, check out our other blogs on flowering trees.
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Mulch Madness - How to Mulch Correctly, Why You Need Mulch & More Apr 07, 2022

Tom Ford from Davey's Portland, Maine, office discusses why mulch is important, how to mulch correctly and the type of mulch he uses on his property, as well as his favorite trees in Maine.
In this episode we cover:

Spring in Maine (0:48) (8:33)
Volcano mulching (1:20)
How far out to mulch (2:31)
Maples and roots (3:35)
Why it's important to mulch (4:05)
Compost (4:30)
Landscape fabric (5:52)
Dyed mulches (7:07)
Planting in Maine (7:53)
Tree growth in Maine (10:02)
How Tom got into arboriculture (10:46)
Working with clients (11:34)
Native trees Tom loves for the North (13:34)
What Tom loves about his job (18:32)

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To learn more about mulching, check out our different blogs on Mulch.
To learn about the pros and cons of mulch versus rocks, read our blog, Landscaping Pros and Cons of Rocks vs. Mulch.
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Best Small Trees for Small Space Landscaping Mar 31, 2022

Lukas Suzano from Davey's Buffalo office talks about his favorite small trees for the landscape.
In this episode we cover:

Defining a small tree (0:30)
Determining what tree to plant (1:17)
American hornbeam (2:33)
Flowering options (3:23)
- Dogwoods (3:44)
Japanese maple (4:30)
Crabapple (6:28)
Can a small tree grow in a container? (8:20)
Japanese maple in a container (9:13)
Favorites trees that don't get planted as often as they should be (10:32)
Rose of Sharon shrub (11:49)
How Lukas started his career in arboriculture (16:04)
Relationship with customers (17:39)
Importance of having an expert visit your property (19:04)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about deciding which tree to plant, read our blog, Guide on How to Choose a Tree to Plant: Planning and Selecting.
To learn more about small trees for small space landscaping, read our blog, Best Dwarf Trees for Small Space Landscaping (Flowering and More).
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When Do Tree Leaves Come Back in Spring? Mar 24, 2022

Chris Fields-Johnson, technical advisor for the Davey Institute, gives us the science behind when trees will leaf out in the spring and when you should take a closer look if they haven't yet.
In this episode we cover:

How do trees know when it's time to leaf out? (0:33)
When to get worried about your tree (4:46) (6:26)
What species should start blooming soon? (5:35)
Autumn olive tree (7:11)
What is a technical advisor? (10:41)
Spring in Virginia (14:39)
Winter in Virginia (15:42)
Trees Chris feels should be planted more (18:03)

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To learn more about when to expect your trees to leaf out, read our blog, When Do Tree Leaves Come Back in Spring?

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All About Spring! Spring Prep, Dormant Oil, Too Wet to Plant? Mar 10, 2022

Brad McBride from Davey's West Cleveland office talks all about how to get your trees and property ready for spring, such as what you should be looking for and how an arborist can help.
In this episode we cover:

Drainage issues (0:49)
Dormant oil and hemlock woolly adelgid (1:58)
When to start planting (4:01)
Brad's favorite spring trees (4:51)
Apple scab (6:37)
How seasonal fluctuations affect pests and diseases (8:26)
How Brad started his job (10:00)
Evaluating tree structure (13:28)
Fertilizer (14:56)
Right tree, right place (16:30)

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To learn more about spring tree care, read our blogs, Spring Tree Care Checklist: Prepare in 3 Phases and Most Common Questions About Tree Care in Spring.
To learn more about fertilization, watch our video, Tree Fertilization: Why Should I Fertilize My Tree?
To learn more about planting your tree in the right place, watch our video, How to Plant a Tree: Right Tree, Right Place.
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All-Female Climbing Crew - International Women's Day Mar 03, 2022

Carolyn Sulzen, Morgan Nash and Laura Anderson from Davey's East Denver office talk about their all-female climbing crew and what it's like to climb trees for their career.
In this episode we cover:

All-female climbing crew (0:45)
What a climbing crew does (1:15)
Response when a female team shows up (2:18)
Physical part of the job (3:02)
How Laura started her job (3:35)
Afraid of heights (4:36)
Importance on safety (5:11)
Proving themselves (6:15)
Hardest part of the job (8:12)
Unique experiences in trees (10:01)
Fun part of the job (11:04)
Advice for other women considering this career (13:08)

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Eco-Friendly Landscape Practices Feb 24, 2022

Joe Berg from Davey's East Bay office in California shares some advice on how to incorporate eco-friendly practices into your landscape routine, as well as a fun story about popular client Joe's office worked with.
In this episode we cover:

Native trees and minimal water requirements (0:41)
Smart watering (2:28)
Mulching and soil compaction (4:25)
Fertilizers (8:51)
How Joe started his job (11:59)
Famous NFL client who brought trees back from where he traveled (13:39)
Pesticides and fungicides (16:12)
Native trees for the West (18:19)
Monterey pines in California (20:54)

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To learn more about the benefits of native trees, read our blog, Benefits of Planting Trees Native to Your Region.
To learn more about the best time to water, read our blog, Morning (Not Night) is the Best Time to Water Plants in the Summer.
To learn more about drip irrigation, read our blog, How to Water Trees and Shrubs with Drip Irrigation (and Tips!).
To learn more about soil compaction, read our blog, How to Tell if Soil is Compacted Around Trees and What to do.
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Let's Talk About Roots - Trees with Non-Invasive Roots and Root Pruning Feb 17, 2022

Josh Fritz from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Concord, Massachusetts, shares all you need to know about roots, such as trees you should not plant near the house, trees with non-invasive root systems and root pruning.
In this episode we cover:

Willows (0:46)
Norway maple (2:09)
River birch (3:39)
Elms (4:45)
Roots affecting sidewalks (5:24)
Arborvitae and stewartia (6:22)
Planting close to the house (10:30)
30 under 30 (11:31)
Root pruning (13:08)
Snow and storm damage (15:17)
Other trees you can plant near the house (18:27)
Crabapples (19:41)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about other trees with non-invasive root systems, read our blog, Fruit, Shade and Curbside Trees with Non-Invasive Root Systems.
To learn more about girdling roots, watch out YouTube videos on on How to Treat and Remove Tree Girdling Roots and Tree Planting: What are Girdling Roots?
To learn about exposed tree roots, read our blog, Are Exposed Tree Roots a Bad Thing? Get to the Root of the Problem.
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Top 5 Evergreens for Privacy Screening Feb 10, 2022

Sean Barlette from Davey's Northwest Detroit office shares some low maintenance evergreens that are great for privacy screening, as well as some advice on fungal and pest problems that affect some evergreens.
In this episode we cover:

Low maintenance, privacy screening evergreens (0:43)
Being home more and thinking about privacy (1:44)
Eastern white pine (2:13)
Spacing (3:29)
Arborvitae (4:17)
Deer (4:46)
Smaller plants (5:38)
Other privacy screening evergreens (6:39)
Blue spruce and rhizosphaera (7:20)
Serbian spruce (8:58)
Hemlocks (9:32)
Mite activity on hemlocks (10:39)
How Sean found his way to his job and why he enjoys it (13:47)
Signal tree (15:03)

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To learn more about other trees for privacy screening, read our blogs, Fast-Growing Trees for Privacy (By Zone) and Fast Growing Trees for Privacy: Leyland Cypress.
To learn more about rhizosphaera needle cast, read our blog, Blue Spruce Tree Needles Turning Yellow, Brown, then Dropping? Check for...
To learn more about hemlock woolly adelgid, read our blog, What is this White Fuzz on Tree Branches? (And How to Treat).
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Dormant Pruning - Why Prune Now? Feb 03, 2022

Robert Spartz from Davey's Quad Cities office talks about why pruning trees in the dormant season is the best choice, and how to safely prune your own trees.
In this episode we cover:

Dormant pruning (0:47)
Knowing if you or an expert should prune (3:34)
How arborists learn to prune (4:37)
Pruning mistakes (6:26) (14:56)
Three step method (7:38)
Tools for pruning (9:26)
Sharpening tools (10:56)
Are there trees that don't like dormant pruning? (11:33)
How Robert started his job as an arborist (12:54)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about pruning during the dormant season, read our blog, Winter Tree Pruning: Young Trees, Fruit Trees, Spring Flowering Trees.
To learn more about pruning outside of the dormant season, read our blog, Pruning Trees in the Spring: Is it OK to Do? and Can You Prune or Cut Trees Limbs in the Summer?
To learn more about pruning tools, read our blog, 3 Best Tree Trimming Tools to Own.
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Best Big Trees for the Landscape Jan 27, 2022

Sean Zieche from Davey's Glen Ellyn, Illinois, office shares some of his favorite big trees for the landscape, as well as why it's important to plant a big tree in the right spot.
We are celebrating our one-year podcast anniversary this month with a Davey Bluetooth earbuds giveaway! To enter, head to our Facebook page @DaveyTree or our LinkedIn page @TheDaveyTreeExpertCompany to learn how to enter. This week we're sharing some of our favorite stories over the past year of how our arborists came to find their careers in arboriculture.
In this episode we cover:

Big trees (1:03)
Planting a big tree (1:56)
Native trees (4:35)
Hackberry (6:36)
Willow (9:15)
Trees for birds (10:26)
Chicago lustre (11:06)
Hickory and oak trees (11:42)
Having a professional (13:06)
Shagbark hickory (14:37)
Black cherry and pecan trees (16:57)
Kentucky coffeetree (18:47)
How Sean became an arborist (20:24)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about big trees being planted too close to the house, read our blog, Buying a House with Big, Mature Trees Near House or Foundation.
To learn more about the benefit of planting native trees, read our blog, Benefits of Planting Trees Native to Your Region.
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Special Arborist Tools - Why You Need a Professional Jan 20, 2022

Eric Countryman from Davey's East Pittsburgh office talks about all the neat tools arborists are trained to use to help your trees.
We are celebrating our one-year podcast anniversary this month with a Davey Bluetooth earbuds giveaway! To enter, head to our Facebook page @DaveyTree or our LinkedIn page @TheDaveyTreeExpertCompany to learn how to enter. This week we're sharing some of our favorite stories over the past year of how our arborists came to find their careers in arboriculture.
In this episode we cover:

Resistograph (1:26)
Sounding hammer (3:45)
Air spading (4:22)
Soil probe (6:35)
Hand shovel and rake (7:12)
DBH tape (7:31)
Chipper (8:02)
Stump grinder (10:29)
What arborists do in the winter (12:52)
Why it's important to prune during the dormant season (13:36)
Painting (14:51)
Multi-ton cranes, small motor machines and chainsaws (15:54)
Safety (17:02)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about stump removal and grinding, read our blog, Is Tree Stump Removal Necessary, or is it Better to Grind a Stump?
To learn more about planting a tree where a stump was just removed, read our blog, Is it OK to Plant a Tree in the Same Spot?
To learn more about when to prune trees, read our blog, How Often to Prune Trees (Including Oak Trees).
To learn more about why pruning during the dormant season is best, read our blog, Importance of Pruning: 5 Reasons to Prune During the Winter Season.
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Arborists' Career Paths + A GIVEAWAY! Jan 13, 2022

We are celebrating our one-year podcast anniversary this month with a Davey Bluetooth earbuds giveaway! To enter, head to our Facebook page @DaveyTree or our LinkedIn page @TheDaveyTreeExpertCompany to learn how to enter. This week we're sharing some of our favorite stories over the past year of how our arborists came to find their careers in arboriculture.
In this episode we cover:

R.J. Laverne's story (1:16)
Auxilio Tovar's story (3:48)
Chrissy Balk's story (4:42)
Miles Stephens' story (7:00)
Dash Schenck's story (8:29)
Gail Nozal's story (11:44)

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 jobs.davey.com.
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New Year's Resolutions for Your Landscape Jan 06, 2022

Michael Sundberg from Davey's South Denver office talks about some New Year's resolutions you should put in place this year to help your trees and landscapes thrive in 2022.
In this episode we cover:

New Year's resolutions (0:43)
Watering (1:24)
Mulching (6:46)
Fertilization (13:10)
How Michael started his job and why he loves it (16:34)
Pruning (18:28)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about watering your trees, read our blogs on Watering.
To learn more about mulching, read our blogs on Mulching.
To learn more about fertilizing your trees, read our blog, What, When and Why: The Best Way to Fertilize Trees.
To learn more about Arbor Green Pro®, click here.
To learn more about pruning, read our blogs on Pruning.
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Arborists' Most Unique Stories Over the Years Dec 30, 2021

Three Davey arborists share some of their most unique on-the-job stories they've experienced as an arborist.
In this episode we cover:

Wendy Austin's story (0:38)
Connor Clark's story (7:43)
Miles Stephen's story (15:48)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn about career opportunities at Davey, visit jobs.davey.com.
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Christmas Tree Recycling Dec 23, 2021

Chris Heim from Davey's Atlanta office talks about the importance of recycling your Christmas tree after the holidays, the different ways you can do this and a program in Georgia he's been involved with that turns recycled Christmas trees into mulch for the community. Chris also talks about how he's cared for historical trees in Georgia and what his favorite one is.
In this episode we cover:

Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation - Bring One for the Chipper (0:50)
Tree recylcing options (2:08)
What kind of mulch is produced? (3:03)
New Orleans tree recycling (3:58)
Removing decorations (5:07)
Goats (6:21)
How Chris started his job and why he enjoys it (7:07)
Working on historic trees - Village Sentinel (9:15)
Oak wilt in Georgia? (13:33)
How Atlanta's season has been (14:10)
Favorite trees for the south (15:11)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about Christmas tree recycling, read our blog, What to do with Christmas Trees after the Holidays, or watch our Talking Trees Live on Christmas Treecycling with Chris.
To learn more about the Bring One for the Chipper event, click here.
To learn more about the historic Village Sentinel tree, click here.
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Protecting Your Trees from Winter Storms Dec 16, 2021

Joe Oszust from Davey's Albany, New York, office shares what signs arborists look for on trees to avoid damage from winter storms and help make sure they stay healthy all winter long. He also shares some of favorite and least favorite trees for the landscape.
In this episode we cover:

What does a sales arborist do? (0:47)
Safety and tree health (1:16)
Time of year (2:16)
Deadwood (2:53)
Cracks (3:54)
Freezing rain and snow (4:29)
Decay (5:26)
Mushrooms (6:11)
Prevent trees from falling (8:17)
Being an arborist (10:04)
Trees Joe wishes weren't planted (11:03)
Joe's favorite trees (12:22) (15:01)
American hornbeam (13:17)
Dogwoods (15:54)
This season in Albany (16:50)
How Joe got started in arboriculture (17:47)
What Joe gets out of his job (18:34)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about what to do if your tree is covered in ice, read our blog, Help! I Have Trees Bent Over by Ice. What do I do?
To learn more about protecting trees from winter storms, read our blog, How to Protect Trees in Winter: Three Proactive Tips.
To learn more about keeping your trees healthy in the winter, read our blog, Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy this Winter.
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Plan your Garden Now! - Benefits of Planning in the Winter Dec 09, 2021

Jason Gaskill from Davey's Wilmington, Delaware, office talks about the benefits of planning your garden in the winter and what you should be doing now to help your trees be happy and healthy come spring.
In this episode we cover:

Planting season (0:53)
Discounted trees (1:48)
Planting smaller trees (3:32)
Underrated trees Jason loves (3:49)
Pruning (6:06)
Fruiting bodies (8:38)
Looking for a planting spot - right tree, right place (10:08)
Planning early gives you more time (11:38)
Stewartia (13:17)
Best time of year to plant (15:46)
How Jason started his career (18:00)

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 time of year to prune, read our blogs, When is the Best Time to Prune Trees? and Importance of Pruning: 5 Reasons to Prune During the Winter Season.
To learn more about planting your tree properly, watch our three part video: Right Tree, Right Place, Right Way Part 1 and Right Way Part 2.
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Correctly Hang Outdoor Lights on Trees + Gifts for Tree Lovers! Dec 02, 2021

Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey's mid-Atlantic region, shares all of his advice on how to correctly and safely hang outdoor lights on your trees this holiday season, as well as some gift ideas for a special tree lover in your life.
In this episode we cover:

Putting lights on trees safely (0:50)
Outdoor safe lights (1:35)
Extension cord and electric tape (3:15)
Can you keep lights on all year? 4:33)
How to correctly put lights on the tree (6:04)
Staple gun? (7:35)
Formula for how many lights on a tree (8:22)
Putting lights on a young tree (9:51)
Gifts for tree lovers (10:43)
Pruning saws (13:07)
Pruning (16:18)
Maryland's season this year (18:23)
Which is worse - too much water or a drought? (19:01)
Lou's favorite part about his job (19:57)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about safely hanging outdoor lights on your trees, read our blog, How to Safely Hang Outdoor Lights: The Dos and Don'ts.
To learn more about hanging outdoor lights on tall trees, read our blog, How to Put Christmas Lights on Tall Outdoor Trees.
To learn more about keeping lights on your tree year round, read our blog, Is it OK to Keep Outdoor Lights on Year Round?
To learn more about trimming your own trees, read our blog, DIY - How to Trim Tree Branches Yourself.
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Reasons to be Thankful for Trees Nov 25, 2021

Tom Beshoar from Davey's St. Louis office talks about all the reasons to be thankful for trees this Thanksgiving season. You'll learn about some underappreciated tree species, tree benefits and the reasons Tom is thankful for trees in his own life.
In this episode we cover:

How Tom got started in arboriculture (1:09)
Beauty (2:27)
Underappreciated tree species (2:55)
Oxygen & water run off (5:45)
Spending time in the forest (7:22)
Fall color (8:05)
Ginkgo (10:44)
Sweetgum (12:42)
Creating shade & best trees for shade (14:36)
Oaks and wildlife (15:37)
Leaves (17:36)
Tom's favorite part about his job (18:29)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about cleaning up sweetgum balls, read our blog, Getting Rid of Sweetgum Tree Balls.
To learn more about the benefits of shade trees, read our blog, The Benefits of Shade Trees - Nature's Sunscreen.
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Live vs. Cut Christmas Trees + How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh Nov 18, 2021

R.J. Laverne, Manager of Education and Training at the Davey Institute, talks about the difference between caring for a live Christmas tree versus a cut one, as well as how to care for them once they are in your homes.
In this episode we cover:

Live Christmas trees - what to consider (1:08)
Cut trees from a nursery (7:21)
Christmas tree industry (9:12)
Benefits trees offer while they are growing (11:03)
Tree recycling (11:50)
Keeping the tree fresh inside (12:14)
Trees that lose their needles quicker (14:50)
Canaan fir (16:55)
R.J.'s job (18:37)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about planting a balled-and-burlapped tree, read our blog, How to Plant a Live Christmas Tree with Root Ball in the Ground.
To learn more about keeping your Christmas tree fresh, read our blog, How Do You Preserve a Christmas Tree and Keep it Fresh and Green?
To learn more about stopping needles from falling, read our blog, How to Stop Needles from Falling Off Your Christmas Tree.
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Trees and Shrubs with Winter Interest - Berries, Exfoliating Bark, etc. Nov 11, 2021

Luke Werner from Davey's North Pittsburgh shares his top favorite trees and shrubs that provide great winter interest, such as exfoliating bark, fruit color and unique branch structures.
In this episode we cover:

Saluting Branches podcast episode (0:42)
Winter interest (1:24)
Exfoliating bark (2:23)
- Stewartia tree (3:04)
- Kousa dogwood (5:33)
- Paperbark maple and paper birch (6:27)
Persistent fruit on trees (6:52)
- Winter king hawthorn (7:01)
- Crabapple (8:22)
Affection homeowners have for their trees (9:02)
Treating for apple scab (10:08)
Branching structure (11:10)
- Japanese maple (11:29) (11:59)
- Harry Lauder's walking stick tree (11:42) (15:26)
Pruning (12:32)
How Luke got into arboriculture (17:06)
Evergreens (18:59)
- Edith bogue magnolia (19:22)
Shrubs (20:42)
- Witch hazel (20:50)
- Winterberry (22:43)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about trees with winter color, read our blog, Best Trees to Plant for Winter Color.
To learn more about the river birch tree, read our blog, Do I Have a River Birch Tree?
To learn more about the winterberry shrub, read our blog, Do I Have a Winterberry Holly?
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Winter Tree Care Checklist Nov 04, 2021

Jay Maize from Davey's Northwest Seattle office talks about what should be on your tree care checklist this winter to make sure your landscape is ready to take on the cold!
In this episode we cover:

Winter in Seattle (0:40)
Checking the canopy (1:17)
Fertilization (2:45)
Raking leaves (4:49)
Watering (5:11)
Rain in Seattle (5:50)
Pruning, cabling and bracing (7:13)
How Jay started his job and why he enjoys it (7:51)
Benefit of catching a problem early on (8:55)
Norfolk pine (9:48)
Pruning trees certain times of the year (10:49)
Best part of being an arborist (11:38)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about a winter tree care checklist, read our blog, Winter Tree Care Checklist.
To learn more about preparing your trees for winter, watch our 5 Landscape Steps to Fall into Winter Talking Trees Live video.
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Zombie Trees - When Good Trees Go Bad Oct 28, 2021

Brian Sieber from Davey's Cincinnati office talks about the dreaded zombie trees! What are they, what kind of damage can they cause and how can you cure and avoid them?
In this episode we cover:

What are zombie trees (1:00)
Root problems (2:33)
Construction damage (3:04)
Poor tree architecture (3:40)
Can a zombie tree be cured? (4:19)
Free consultations (5:34)
Satisfaction of helping a tree (6:01)
Cabling (7:22)
How Brian started his job (8:15)
Fertilizing (9:06)
Raking leaves (10:44)
Hemlock woolly adelgid (11:27)
Weather in Cincinnati this year (12:26)
Watering your tree (13:58)
Good growing and low maintenance trees for your yard (15:58)
How to avoid zombie trees (18:52)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about zombie trees, watch our Zombie Trees Talking Trees Live video.
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Healing Gardens - How to Create Your Own & Enjoy Nature Oct 21, 2021

Chelsi Abbott, technical advisor for the Davey Institute, talks about the scientific benefits nature has on our health, how to create these healing spaces on your own properties and how to gain the benefits of nature from public spaces.
In this episode we cover:

What being a technical advisor means (1:00)
What is a healing garden? (1:37)
How to make your own and what to incorporate (2:30)
Forest bathing - what is it? (5:35)
Ecotherapy certification (6:33)
Taking time outside (8:08)
Grey weather and rain (10:13)
Healing gardens at hospitals and in cities (11:28)
Nature prescription (12:38)
The science behind nature's healing (13:31)
Phytoncides (14:55)
This year's growing season (15:51)
How Chelsi enjoys healing gardens (17:22)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about the ways trees benefit you, read our blog, The Endless Ways Planting a Tree Can Benefit You.
To learn more about forest bathing, listen to our Forest Bathing podcast episode.
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Tree Stewards ft. The Rolling Stones' Chuck Leavell Oct 14, 2021

Chuck Leavell, keyboardist and musical director for The Rolling Stones, is also an environmentalist focused on sustainable forestry, and he sits down to talk about how he came to love trees and why they're important. Listen to learn about a fellow tree steward who loves trees as much as us!
In this episode we cover:

How Chuck found his way to forestry (1:03)
Feeling a connection to the woods (4:58)
Why he started the "The Tree Man" documentary (5:54)
Gardening (7:09)
Visiting Paris, The City of Trees (8:03)
How Chuck came to realize sustainable forestry is important (9:01)
Advocacy (10:22)
How to make a difference (11:41)
How to watch the documentary (12:29)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about Chuck Leavell and his tree work, check out his website chuckleavell.com.

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Planting Secrets from an Arborist! Oct 07, 2021

Chris Plante from Davey's Portland, Maine, office shares some of his tree planting secrets so you'll be prepared to plant trees properly this fall!
In this episode we cover:

Think about where you want to plant (0:49)
Planting too deep and trees from a nursery (1:28) (2:49)
Why you shouldn't plant where a stump was (2:10)
Should you plant a smaller tree or larger one? (4:48)
Planting season in Maine (5:15)
Chris' favorite trees to plant in Maine's climate (5:52)
How to spot hemlock woolly adelgid (8:10)
Watering (8:51)
Soil (9:32)
Planting a tree in the wrong spot (11:25)
People's relationships with trees (12:21)
How Chris started working in arboriculture (13:44)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about planting a tree near a stump, read our blog, Is it OK to Plant a Tree in the Same Spot?
To learn more about the burlap and wire baskets on some trees, read our blog, Should Burlap or Wire Baskets be Removed When Planting Trees?
To learn more about soil conditions, read our blog, Landscaping in Rocky Soil.

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Salt Tolerant Trees - How You Can Prepare for Winter Now! Sep 30, 2021

Dan Blazer from Davey's Southwest Milwaukee office shares six salt tolerant trees that are a good idea to plant near roadways, as well as which trees he does not recommended planting near roadways where there is heavy salt traffic. Dan talks about how you can start preparing for winter now by getting these trees planted this fall.
In this episode we cover:

Trees and salt (0:51)
Salt tolerant trees - plant these near roadways (2:00)
- Hybrid elms - princeton and triumph (2:09)
- Kentucky coffeetree (2:50)
- Miyabe maple (4:40)
- Ginkgo biloba (6:16)
- Honey locust (7:41)
- Swamp white oak and schuette oak (11:37)
How are these trees more salt tolerant than others? (4:10)
Diversity in the landscape (8:29)
Ash trees and the emerald ash borer (9:39)
Trees not to plant along roadways (12:34)
- Conifers (12:46)
How Dan started his job (13:21)
Dan's favorite trees and plants (14:33)
- Canadian hemlock (15:10)
  - Hemlock woolly adelgid (15:42)
- Rhododendron (17:00)

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 trees from salt, read our blog, How to Protect Trees from Winter Salt or Rock Salt Damage.
To learn about how rock salt may be affecting your property, read our blog, How Rock Salt May be Affecting Your Lawn.
To learn more about emerald ash borer (EAB), read our EAB blogs.
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The Value of Forests - Canada's National Forest Week Sep 23, 2021

Amanda Pipes from Davey's Calgary, Alberta, office talks about the benefits of our forests, how you can help keep them healthy and the benefits of teaching others about trees.
In this episode we cover:

Benefits of trees (1:28)
How forests benefit wildlife (2:09)
Wildfires (3:02)
Drought and what you can do (3:50)
Flood control (6:44)
Cleaning the soil (7:13)
Amanda's favorite trees for Calgary's climate (7:31)
Weather changes and what trees to plant (9:13)
Chinook (10:18)
How Amanda started her job (11:11)
Educating others about their trees (13:12)
How often should you have an arborist do a safety check on your property? (14:31)
Diversity in the landscape (15:22)
Satisfaction of helping others (16:26)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about National Forest Week in Canada, go to the Canadian Institute of Forestry's website.
To learn more about the benefits of trees' shade, read our blog, The Benefit of Shade Trees - Nature's Sunscreen.
To learn more about drought tree care, read our blog, What Should I Do with My Trees in a Drought?
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All About Fall! Tree Leaves, Fall Colors, & More! Sep 16, 2021

Travis Vickerson from Chippers, Inc., a Davey company, talks about his favorite trees with beautiful fall colors, why your trees might not be losing their leaves and much more to help you learn something new about fall and the trees on your property.
In this episode we cover:

Why do leaves change color? (0:59)
Sugar maples and syrup (2:55)
Fall foliage this year (3:56)
Trees with great fall color (4:43)
Tree structure (6:06)
Why is your tree not dropping its leaves? (7:01)
Trees with unique bark structure (7:52)
How Travis started his job (8:32)
Teaching other arborists how to be safe (9:32)
Safety checks on your tree (13:26)
Saving a tree on a homeowner's property (14:46)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about trees with colorful fall foliage, read our blog, "Fall Foliage: Best Trees and Shrubs for Red Fall Color."
To learn about trees that lose their leaves in the spring, read our blog, "Why are My Trees Shedding or Losing Leaves in Spring?"
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Volunteer Tree Work at Veteran Cemeteries - Saluting Branches Sep 09, 2021

Eric Foley from Maier Tree & Lawn, a Davey company, in Rochester, Minnesota, talks about the volunteer work he and other arborists across the country do for Saluting Branches, a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and honoring our veterans by doing tree work on veteran cemeteries.
In this episode we cover:

What is Saluting Branches? (0:44)
Work arborists do on the properties (2:36)
Pausing during work (3:23)
Why this work is important to Eric (4:12)
How Eric started his job in arboriculture (5:44)
Difference between working on a homeowner's property versus a veterans' cemetery (6:55)
Prep work beforehand (8:05) (11:39)
Making a difference and bringing arborists together (9:44)
Geographic Information System (GIS) (12:26)
Getting involved in Saluting Branches and becoming a site leader (13:50)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about Saluting Branches, visit SalutingBranches.org.
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Arborist's Favorite Trees for Planting Season - Eastern U.S. Sep 02, 2021

Nick St. Sauveur from Cortese Tree Specialists in Knoxville, Tennessee, shares his top favorite trees for Eastern U.S. climates just in time to help you prepare for planting season this fall!
In this episode we cover:

#1 Favorite tree - Katsura (0:54)
#2 Favorite tree - Sourwood (4:12)
Natives (6:16)
#3 Favorite tree - American smoke tree (7:39)
Right tree, right place (8:48)
Trees for full sun (10:18)
#4 Favorite tree - Black tupelo (10:51)
Nick's advice on planting (13:52)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn about the right time to plant trees in your area, read our blog, When is the Best Time of Year to Plant Trees? (Evergreens, Maples and Fruit Trees).
To learn more about planting a tree in the fall, read our blog, When is it too Late to Plant a Tree in the Fall?
To learn more about the benefits of planting native trees, read our blog, Benefits of Planting Trees Native to Your Region.
To learn more about growing trees in full sun, read our blog, What is Considered "Full Sun?"
To learn more about the best way to plant a tree, read our blog, Plant Any Tree Step by Step (Burlap Wrapped, Potted and Seedlings).
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Arborist's Favorite Trees for Planting Season - Western U.S. Aug 26, 2021

Michael Sundberg from Davey's South Denver office shares his top favorite trees for Western U.S. climates just in time to help you prepare for planting season this fall!
In this episode we cover:

Planting season in Western U.S. (0:54)
How Michael started working in arboriculture (1:25)
What has this summer been link in Denver? (2:07)
#1 Favorite tree - Bristlecone pine (2:43)
#2 Favorite tree - Sugar maple (3:52)
Fall planting (5:32)
Biggest mistakes when planting a tree (6:32)
#3 Favorite tree - Tulip poplar (7:31)
Blue spruce problems? (9:22)
#4 Favorite tree - Aspen (10:04)
Most enjoyable part of being an arborist (11:07)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn about the right time to plant trees in your area, read our blog, When is the Best Time of Year to Plant Trees? (Evergreens, Maples and Fruit Trees).
To learn more about planting a tree in the fall, read our blog, When is it too Late to Plant a Tree in the Fall?
To learn about some more trees that are best suited for drought climates, read our blog, Best Trees for Drought Areas (Drought Tolerant Trees by Zone).
To learn more about the best way to plant a tree, read our blog, Plant Any Tree Step by Step (Burlap Wrapped, Potted and Seedlings).
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Arborists' Work on Historical Properties - Fallingwater Aug 19, 2021

Dick Till from Davey's South Pittsburgh office is joined with Ann Talarek, horticulturalist at the historic Fallingwater house, as they discuss the important work arborists do on historic properties. The Fallingwater house was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1930s and is considered a National Historical Landmark.
In this episode we cover:

Ann's job at Fallingwater (1:02)
Dick's job working with Fallingwater (2:57) (15:06)
Hemlock woolly adelaide (3:55)
Famous plants at Fallingwater (6:47)
What it's like working on a historical property (8:30) (12:59)
Favorite trees on the property (9:55)
Working with Davey (13:41) (15:42)
Visiting Fallingwater (16:07)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about the Fallingwater house, visit the website, Fallingwater.org.
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Watering Trees During and After a Drought + Preparing Them for the Next One Aug 12, 2021

Jake MacDougall from Davey's South Minneapolis office talks about how to care for your trees during and after a drought, as well as how to prepare them for another one to ensure your trees stay healthy and strong after the hot, dry summer. Jake also talks about his job as an arborist and how the team stays safe while on the job.
In this episode we cover:

Drought tolerant trees (1:00)
Ideal time to plant a tree to prepare for a drought (1:41)
Watering your tree properly (2:31) (7:24)
Knowing when a tree needs water (4:47)
Trees that like well-drained soil (5:47)
Mulching correctly (8:35)
Combination of turf and trees (11:52)
How Jake started his job (13:03)
What a sales arborist does (14:24)
Stretching and staying safe on the job (15:20)
Meeting with homeowners (19:04)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about drought tolerant trees, read our blog, Best Trees for Drought Areas (Drought Tolerant Trees by Zone).
To learn more about how often to water your trees during a drought, read our blog, How Often to Water Trees During a Drought.
To read more of our blogs on drought, go to our Drought blog page.
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How Trees Support Butterflies & Other Pollinators Aug 05, 2021

Adam Baker, technical advisor for the Davey Institute, talks all about pollinators, such as how trees support them, why it's beneficial to plant trees and plants for pollinators and which trees and plants he recommends based off his scientific research.
In this episode we cover:

How do trees help pollinators? (1:21)
Trees Adam would recommend (2:46)
Adam's research (4:08) (9:00)
End of the season and what monarch butterflies need (7:04)
Bees (11:23)
The importance of attracting pollinators (14:09)
Host plants for pollinators (15:43)
Pawpaw trees (17:19)
How Adam started his job (18:23)
The importance of pollinator plants and chemical-free plants (21:36)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To read Adam's research on monarch butterflies mentioned in the podcast, you can find it linked here in the Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution scientific journal.
To learn more about bees and trees, read our blog, Do Bees Like Trees? Trees for Bees Guide.
To learn more about creating a pollinator garden, read our blog, Creating a Pollinator Garden (Steps and a Pollinator Plant List).
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Jobs in Arboriculture - National Intern Day Jul 29, 2021

Josh Lapacz, former Davey intern and now crew leader at Davey's North Minneapolis office, and Sierra McCoy, intern at the same office, talk about how they found their way to jobs in arboriculture and what internships are like at Davey.
In this episode we cover:

How Josh became interested in arboriculture (0:55)
How Sierra became interested in arboriculture (2:02)
What internships in arboriculture are like at Davey (2:38)
Learning how to climb (4:16)
How do you decide which area of arboriculture to work in? (6:28)
Josh's role at his office (8:29)
Getting comfortable in a new role and asking questions (10:34)
Josh's favorite part of his job (13:04)
Satisfaction of helping homeowners (14:16)
Next steps in Josh's and Sierra's careers (15:21)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To discover job opportunities at Davey Tree, go to jobs.davey.com.
To discover job opportunities at Davey Tree in Canada, go to davey.com/job-opportunities.
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Buying a House? What Not to Plant + Red Flags on the Landscape Jul 22, 2021

Josh Van Kemp from Davey's Toronto East office shares his tree tips when buying a new house or selling your current one. Josh shares his list of trees to not plant on your property, trees he recommends planting, best trees for privacy and some potential red flags to keep an eye out for.
In this episode we cover:

Positives and negatives of having mature trees (0:40)
Free consultations (3:51)
Pesticide and fungicide (5:07)
Knowing if a big tree is too close to the foundation (6:24)
Planting a new, young tree in the appropriate spot (7:39)
What to look for on trees when looking at a potential property (8:26)
Trees to avoid planting near the foundation (10:01)
Best trees for privacy screening (12:29)
Josh's list of trees to not plant! (13:01)
Josh's list of best trees to plant (16:46)
How Josh started his job (18:56)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more tree care tips when buying or selling a house, check out our Homeowner blogs for Landscaping, Curb Appeal and Adding Value to Your Property.
To learn more about buying a house mature trees near the foundation, read our blog, Buying a House with Big, Mature Trees Near the House or Foundation.
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How are Trees Affected by Climate Change? Jul 15, 2021

Dan Herms, vice president of research and development for the Davey Institute, talks about how climate change will affect your property, such as the trees you plan to plant, what pests you may start or stop seeing, and how hardiness zones are being affected across the country.
In this episode we cover:

When Dan realized something was changing (0:49)
Changes Dan has seen (2:30)
- Hardiness zones (3:16)
- Increased forest productivity (4:01)
Winners and losers (4:37)
Affects on pests (6:05)
Mitigating the effects of climate change (7:25)
Plant the same species or new ones? (8:51)
Think globally, but act locally (11:47)
iTree software (12:08)
Scientist's point of view (13:30)
How Dan started his job (16:38)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about your hardiness zone, check out our hardiness zone map Dan Herms created with the Arbor Day Foundation to show how hardiness zones will shift in the coming years: Hardiness Zone map.
To explore the iTree MyTree software, go to mytree.itreetools.org.

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How to Get the Best Lawn - Irrigation, Grass Species, and More PART 2 Jul 08, 2021

Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, talks all about how to get the best lawn to celebrate Smart Irrigation month this July. In part two, Zane talks about what the proper height your lawn should be depending on where you live, fertilization and aeration, and how to use the right lawn tools the right way.
In this episode we cover:

Soil (0:53)
- Top dressing (2:21)
Proper height (4:17)
Using the right tools the right way (7:48)
Sharpening your blades (9:53)
Fertilization (14:03)
Aeration (20:39)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To continue learning about lawn care, read our lawn care blogs.

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How to Get the Best Lawn - Irrigation, Grass Species, and More PART 1 Jul 01, 2021

Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, talks all about how to get the best lawn to celebrate Smart Irrigation month this July. In part one, Zane talks about species of grass, irrigation mistakes and best practices, and more.
In this episode we cover:

Knowing your expectations? (1:46)
Species of grass (4:06)
Creating a sustainable landscape (10:23)
Most common problem - no top soil (11:18)
Best time of day to water (13:51)
How often and how much? (17:36)
Using a catch can (20:44)
Over irrigating problems (22:19)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about grass species and identification, read our blog, What Type of Grass Do I Have?
To learn about the best times to plant grass, read our blog, Best Time to Plant New Grass Seed: Pros and Cons for Each Season.

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How to Protect Bark on Trees from Trimmers + Other Tree Dangers Jun 24, 2021

Ben Wasielewski from Davey's Orlando office talks all about tree dangers you should be careful of, such as how trimmers and lawn mowers can be dangerous to tree bark.

In this episode we cover:

String trimmers (0:36)
Mulch rings and proper way to mulch (2:12)
Lawn mowers (3:50)
How to let a tree heal from mower and trimmer damage (4:17)
Bark tracing (5:05)
Pruning damage and tree topping (6:25)
Pruning during hurricane season (9:25)
Tree inspection (10:46)
Fertilizer and products to watch (12:24)
Planting season in Florida and watering (14:50)
Hurricanes (16:43)
How Ben started his job and what he enjoys (19:18)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about prepping your trees for storms, read our blog, Protect Your Home by Prepping Trees for Tornadoes and Hurricanes.
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Signs of Stressed Trees + How to Identify Trees on Your Property Jun 17, 2021

Gail Nozal from Davey Resource Group talks about how to identify trees on your property, as well as how to identify trees that are stressed and on the decline.
In this episode we cover:

Arborists identifying trees and Dichotomous Key (0:40)
Many apps to use (1:57) (read our tree identification blog for specific apps)
What is the Davey Resource Group? (2:48)
Tree diversity (3:22)
Signs of a tree on the decline (6:03)
Turning brown from the bottom up (7:58)
How Gail started her job and what her favorite part is (11:22)
Things that drive arborists crazy! (12:48)

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 trees and what apps to use, read our blog, How to Tell What Type of Tree I Have.
To learn more about identifying trees on your property, read our Identification blogs.
To learn more about identifying a tree in stress, read our blog, Signs and Symptoms of Tree Stress (Plus Treatment).
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10 Mistakes Homeowners Make with Their Trees PART 2 Jun 10, 2021

Dash Schenck from Davey's Portland, Oregon, office continues sharing some of the top 10 mistakes he has seen homeowners make with their trees. Be sure you don't repeat these same mistakes on your own properties!
In this episode we cover:

Cutting roots (0:42)
Annual pruning (3:29)
Starting projects you can't finish (6:14)
Construction damage (11:02)
Volcano mulch (13:23)
Fertilizer (15:29)
How Dash started his job (16:54)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about why you need to avoid volcano mulching, read our blog, Why You Need to Keep Mulch Away from Tree Trunks.
To learn more about fertilizing your trees, read our blog, The Scoop on Fertilizer for Your Trees.
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10 Mistakes Homeowners Make with Their Trees PART 1 Jun 03, 2021

Dash Schenck from Davey's Portland, Oregon, office shares some of his top 10 mistakes he has seen homeowners make with their trees. Be sure you don't repeat these same mistakes on your own properties! Tune back in next Thursday for the rest of Dash's list.
In this episode we cover:

Tree topping (1:31)
Planting too deep (3:43)
Backfilling (6:33)
Wrong tree, wrong place (7:18)
Overplanting (9:10)
Improper pruning (10:02)
Timing (12:41)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about why tree topping is harmful, read our blog, What is Tree Topping and Why Topping is Harmful to Trees.
To learn more about the benefits of having a tree properly pruned, read our blog, What is Pruning? The Importance, Benefits and Methods of Pruning.
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Best Trees for Your Backyard + Tree Safety Check May 27, 2021

Chris Ellwood from Davey's West Columbus office shares the best trees he recommends for your backyard. Whether you're looking for trees for sunny areas or wet spots in your yard, he has the answers! Chris also shares how to do a tree safety check before you head outside for the summer and when you should get a professional involved.
In this episode we cover:

How to find the best backyard tree (0:47)
Black Gum tree (4:18)
Trees Chris does not recommend (4:55)
Yellowwood tree (5:05)
Paperbark Maple tree (6:28)
Checking out your nearby forests (7:30)
Dawn Redwood tree (8:16)
White Oak tree (9:33)
Kentucky Coffee tree (10:38)
Sweetgum tree and mulching (11:14)
Hackberry tree (13:13)
Find your local Davey office and request a consultation (15:29)
Tree Wizard - Arbor Day Foundation (16:25)
Tree safety (17:53)
- Pruning (18:46)
- Tree lean (21:00)
- Soil heave (21:51)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about conducting a tree safety check, read our blog, Summer Tree Care Checklist: 3 Steps to Tree Safety this Season.
To learn more about protecting yourself while in the yard, read our blog, Landscape Safety Tips Every Homeowner Should Know.
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Benefits of Native Trees + the Pawpaw Tree! May 20, 2021

Miles Stephens from Davey's South Pittsburgh office talks about native trees he recommends, as well as the Pawpaw tree!
In this episode we cover:

Classifying native trees and their benefits (0:52 )
Native trees and the weather/climates (2:03)
Sourwood tree (4:17)
Serviceberry tree (6:29)
Redbud tree - edible pods and flowers (8:22 )
Scarlet Oak tree (10:14)
Pawpaw trees and fruit (11:56)
How Miles started his job (16:21)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about the benefits of planting native trees in your region, read our blog, Benefits of Planting Trees Native to Your Region.
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What is Urban Forestry? - Why it's Important & How You Can Help May 13, 2021

Kerry Gray, principal consultant for urban forestry at Davey Resource Group is joined with Omar Leon, urban forester for the City of Miami Beach to discuss what urban forestry is, why urban forestry is important and what you can do to help urban foresters reach their goal.
In this episode we cover:

What Kerry and Omar are working on (0:56)
Kerry's role in urban forestry (2:47)
Trees in Miami Beach (4:18)
10-20-30 rule (5:59)
Defining urban forestry (6:51)
Feel-good part of the job (9:47)
Miami Beach project (11:35)
Advice for homeowners - how to help with urban forestry (15:32)
How Omar started his job (16:57)
How Kerry started her job (18:49)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about urban forestry at Davey, check out our Urban Forestry Resources.
To learn more about other projects Davey Resource Group does, head to the DRG webpage.
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Pruning Spring Flowering Trees May 06, 2021

Robert Dallmann from Davey's Chesapeake, Maryland, office talks about how to properly prune spring flowering trees on your property, as well as how an arborist can help.
In this episode we cover:

Flowering trees and when to prune (0:43)
Pruning - an art or a science? (5:08)
Crape Myrtle (6:35)
Bradford Pear (7:47)
Other flowering trees (8:52)
Right tree right place (9:47)
Doug's Crabapple tree (14:46)
Timing when pruning trees (16:12)
Trees aging (18:56)
Isaac Newton's apple tree (19:33)
The craft of pruning - right tools and sharp tools (20:39)
Why trees are important to Rob (23:36)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about pruning trees in the spring, read our blog, Pruning Trees in Spring - Is it ok to do?
To learn more about when your flowering trees should bloom, read our blog, When do Flowering Trees Bloom in Spring, Including Fruit Trees.
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What is Arbor Day? with the Arbor Day Foundation President Dan Lambe Apr 29, 2021

This week we are joined with the President of the Arbor Day Foundation Dan Lambe to discuss what exactly Arbor Day is and what the Arbor Day Foundation does. Listen to learn about the great programs this foundation does to promote tree planting across the globe! And don't forget to celebrate national Arbor Day this year on Friday, April 30, 2021.
We're celebrating Arbor Day all month long with the Davey Planting Project Giveaway! We want to promote tree planting this Arbor Day, so we're giving away tree seeds to anyone and everyone who is interested! All you have to do is email a mailing address to podcasts@davey.com and you'll receive your complimentary seeds in the mail along with planting instructions. You have until April 30, 2021 to send us an email for your seeds. *Seeds can only be mailed within the U.S.
In this episode we cover:

History of the Arbor Day Foundation (1:22)
Programs (2:25)
- Tree City USA (2:56)
Ways you can help with the Arbor Day Foundation's mission (3:50)
Urgency to plant (5:07)
Natural disasters - Community Tree Recovery program (6:54)
How Dan came to love trees and started his job (8:40)
Team Trees - YouTube campaign (10:18)
International programs (12:39)
Shade trees (14:23)
Tree Campus Healthcare (15:26)
Arbor Day! (16:48)

To learn more about the Arbor Day Foundation, check out its website arborday.org.
To learn more about ways you can celebrate Arbor Day, go to celebratearborday.com.
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
Connect with the Arbor Day Foundation on Facebook @arborday, Twitter @arborday and Instagram @arbordayfoundation.

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What is Environmental Justice? - Know the Importance of Trees this Earth Day Apr 22, 2021

Josh Behounek, business development manager for Davey Resource Group, discusses what exactly environmental justice is and what we can do to help.
We're celebrating Arbor Day all month long with the Davey Planting Project Giveaway! We want to promote tree planting this Arbor Day, so we're giving away tree seeds to anyone and everyone who is interested! All you have to do is email a mailing address to podcasts@davey.com and you'll receive your complimentary seeds in the mail along with planting instructions. You have until the end of the month to send us an email for your seeds. *Seeds can only be mailed within the U.S.
In this episode we cover:

What is environmental justice? (1:13)
What Davey is doing for environmental justice (3:32)
- Tree equity in Holyoke, MA (6:36)
- Level the Planting Field in South Chicago (10:35)
What homeowners can do (12:57)
Future of environmental justice (14:19)
What attracts Josh to this work (15:01)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
You can learn more about environmental justice on the United States Environmental Protection Agency website Josh mentions.

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Benefits of Trees for Human Health + Forest Bathing Apr 15, 2021

Jason Henning, research urban forester for Davey Tree, discusses the human health benefits of trees and why it's important to spend time in nature and around trees.
We're celebrating Arbor Day all month long with the Davey Planting Project Giveaway! We want to promote tree planting this Arbor Day, so we're giving away tree seeds to anyone and everyone who is interested! All you have to do is email a mailing address to podcasts@davey.com and you'll receive your complimentary seeds in the mail along with planting instructions. You have until the end of the month to send us an email for your seeds. *Seeds can only be mailed within the U.S.
In this episode we cover:

Forest bathing (1:15) (15:31)
Health benefits of being in nature (2:17)
Small forests in urban areas (3:40 )
iTree (4:47)
How Jason started his job (5:45)
Urban forestry (7:43)
Best trees for urban environments and tree diversity (9:45)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about tree benefits, read our blog, Benefits of Planting Trees - Latest Research.
To learn more about tree benefits such as shade and why it's important for our health, read our blog, The Benefits of Shade Trees - Nature's Sunscreen.
To learn more about i-Tree and how it can be used, read our blog, i-Tree Tools Help You Better Know Your Trees and Their Benefits.

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The Science of Trees, Fungi & Diseases Apr 08, 2021

Chrissy Balk, technical advisor for the Davey Institute, teaches us all about the science of trees, such as how photosynthesis works, how trees help with storm water runoff, how they clean the air and types of fungi and diseases.
We're celebrating Arbor Day all month long with the Davey Planting Project Giveaway! We want to promote tree planting this Arbor Day, so we're giving away tree seeds to anyone and everyone who is interested! All you have to do is email a mailing address to podcasts@davey.com and you'll receive your complimentary seeds in the mail along with planting instructions. You have until the end of the month to send us an email for your seeds. *Seeds can only be mailed within the U.S.
In this episode we cover:

Photosynthesis (2:05)
Storm water runoff and erosion (3:11)
Cleaning the air (4:01)
Human benefits (4:33)
Trees Chrissy has planted (6:14)
How Chrissy started her job (8:27)
Fungi (10:55)
Diseases (12:05)
- Tar spots on maple leaves (12:20)
- Pine Wilt - Pinewood Nematode (13:13)
The best part of Chrissy's job (18:22)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about various types of tree fungi, check out our blogs on Tree Fungus.
To learn more about common tree diseases, read our blog, Common Tree Pests and Diseases to Look Out for this Spring.

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Planting a Tree Best Practices + A GIVEAWAY! Apr 01, 2021

Natalie McNeill from Davey's Fort Collins, Colorado, office helps introduce our month-long celebration of Arbor Day by talking about best practices for planting a tree, as well as kicking off the Davey Planting Project Giveaway! We want to promote tree planting this Arbor Day, so we're giving away tree seeds to anyone and everyone who is interested! All you have to do is email a mailing address to podcasts@davey.com and you'll receive your complimentary seeds in the mail along with planting instructions. You have until the end of the month to send us an email for your seeds. *Seeds can only be mailed within the U.S.
In this episode we cover:

Biggest mistakes when planting a tree (1:45)
Selecting the right tree for your property (2:29)
How deep should you plant a tree? (4:18)
Root flare (5:01)
Balled and burlap (6:28)
Soil (8:30)
Water (10:18) (13:04)
Mulching (11:15)
Natalie's favorite trees (15:15)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist® (16:34)
How Natalie found her way to trees (17:36)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about planting a tree, read our blogs, Planting a Tree Step by Step (Burlap Wrapped, Potted and Seedlings) and In Too Deep?.
To learn more about mulching your trees, read our blogs, The Proper Way to Mulch Your Trees, Should I Mulch Around Trees or Not? Yes, and Here's Why and Why You Need to Keep Mulch Away from Tree Trunks.

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Best Small Flowering Trees Mar 25, 2021

Chelsi Abbott, technical advisor for the Davey Institute, shares everything there is to know about small flowering trees, such as which ones she recommends for low maintenance and which ones you should stay away from. She also shares some advice for planting a tree this spring and how to make it thrive.
In this episode we cover:

Flowering trees Chelsi recommends (1:08)
- Kousa Dogwood (2:12)
- Catalpa (4:03)
- Japanese Lilac (6:20)
- Partridge Pea (6:51)
  - Grafted trees (7:22)
- Hydrangea (12:26)
- Fringetree (13:37)
- Redbud (14:40)
Rose of Sharon (8:18)
Trees that can cause trouble (9:17)
Mulberry (16:08)
Spring planting season (16:57)
- Watering (18:37)
- Mulching (19:49)
- Fertilizing (21:38)
Chelsi's job as a technical advisor (22:57)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about small trees for small spaces, read our blog, Best Dwarf Trees for Small Space Landscaping (Flowering and More).
To learn more about Dogwood trees, read our blog, Do I have a Flowering Dogwood Tree?

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Teaching Kids the Importance of Trees + Treehouses & Memorial Tree Plantings Mar 18, 2021

Travis Evans from Davey's Santa Cruz office talks about how to teach kids the importance of trees and how he teaches his own kids about them. He also shares advice for planting a tree for a memorial, how safe treehouses may or may not be and kids climbing trees.
In this episode we cover:

How Travis started his job (0:43)
What to teach kids about trees (2:40)
Treehouses - are they safe for trees? (3:50)
Travis' family (6:17)
Planting trees for new family members and memorials (9:44)
- Best types to plant that have a good chance of lasting (12:18)
Teaching the importance of native trees (14:04)
Kids climbing trees (15:16)
Travis' message for kids about trees (17:47)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn about installing swings on your trees, read our blogs, Best Trees for Hanging a Tree Swing (Tire, Wooden and Seat) and How to Properly Install a Tree Swing and Avoid Damage to My Tree.
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Weather Whiplash - How Does It Affect Trees & What To Do About It? Mar 11, 2021

Tim Holley from Davey's London office in Ontario, Canada, talks all about weather whiplash and how quick changes in temperature can affect your trees, as well as what you can do about it.
In this episode we cover:

Weather whiplash - things to look for (0:53)
Trees that can be affected (2:11)
Things that can be done to help (3:30)
- Fertilization (4:15)
Frost cracking (5:40)
Davey Tree in Canada (7:41)
How Tim landed at Davey Tree and his favorite part about it (8:17) (12:57)
Tim's favorite trees (10:13)
Tree climbing (10:56)
Call an arborist to come check out your tree. Don't wait! (14:18)

To find your local Davey office in Canada, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To find your local Davey office in the U.S., check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about how temperature affects trees, read our blog, Freeze and Thaw Damage on Trees.
To learn more about fertilization for your trees, read our blog, Fall Fertilization Care: Replenish Lost Nutrients with Fertilizer.
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Tree Cabling and Bracing - Does Your Tree Need It? Mar 04, 2021

Nick St. Sauveur from Cortese Tree Specialists in Knoxville, Tennessee, shares information about what tree cabling and bracing is and if your tree would benefit from it.
In this episode we cover:

What is tree cabling? (0:54)
Why do some trees need to be cabled? (1:43)
Tree size (4:43)
Once it's installed, what's next? (5:13)
When to call an arborist (5:57)
Are there trees that are prone to needing cabling? (6:57) (8:33)
- Bradford pear trees (7:14)
Included bark (9:20)
Nick's favorite part about his job (10:00) (12:49)
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborists® (11:35)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
You can learn more about cabling and bracing on our website at Tree Cabling and Bracing Service.
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How Do Trees Help Birds & Animals? Feb 25, 2021

Dana Karcher, area manager and project developer for Davey Resource Group, Inc., talks about how trees help wildlife, the best trees for them and how you can help.
In this episode we cover:

Why are trees good for wildlife? (0:52)
Best trees for wildlife (1:47)
- Oak trees (3:06)
- Walnut trees (3:39)
Squirrels and racoons (4:26)
Birds (5:34) (10:28)
Insects (7:37)
Dana's job at Davey Resource Group, Inc. (8:40) (14:37)
Pollinators (13:55)

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 birds, read our blog, Best Trees and Plants for Bird Lovers.
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Best Wood for Fireplaces + Chainsaw Safety Feb 18, 2021

Auxilio Tovar from Davey's Chicago office talks about the best wood to use in your fireplace, safety tips when handling a chainsaw and how to determine when you should leave work for an expert.
In this episode we cover:

Softwood vs. hardwood in fireplaces (1:13)
Letting wood sit before burning it (2:57)
Chainsaw safety gear (4:31)
Determining what work to leave for the pros (6:40)
Chainsaw sharpening (9:03)
How Auxilio started his job and his favorite parts about it (11:14)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about cutting your own trees, read our blog, The Best Advice on DIY Tree Removal and Cutting.
To learn more about chainsaw safety and other landscape safety tips, read our blog, Landscape Safety Tips Every Homeowner Should Know.
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Frost Cracking, Sugar Maples and Syrup Making Feb 11, 2021

R.J. Laverne, Manager of Education and Training for Davey Tree, talks about identifying maple trees, who can make syrup and what to do about frost cracking on your trees.
In this episode we cover:

Benefits of Sugar Maples (0:45)
Maple syrup making (2:53)
Frost cracking (6:13)
- Species prone to frost cracking (8:20)
- Young trees and damage to circulatory system (9:45)
- Port of entry for decay producing organisms (11:24)
- Anything you can do? (12:26)
Identifying maple trees (14:02)
- Identifying Sugar Maples from Red Maples, Silver Maples and Norway Maples (15:55)
Why R.J. enjoys his job (17:38)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about syrup making, read our blog, Tapping Doesn't Seriously Damage Maple Trees (But Don't Plug Holes).

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Winter Walkthrough - Prep Your Garden for Spring Feb 04, 2021

Josh Fritz from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, talks about what to look for in your landscape during the winter and how to determine what may need some attention once spring arrives.
In this episode we cover:

What to look for on the landscape (0:48)
Sounding a tree (1:28)
Identifying pruning problems (3:50)
Fire blight (4:39)
Bradford pear trees (5:26)
How Josh started his job (7:46)
The old way arborists climbed trees (9:41)
Stewartia trees (11:18)
Mushroom and fungi (14:03)
What Josh gets out of his job (15:53)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about dormant pruning, read our blog, Importance of Pruning: 5 Reasons to Prune During the Winter Season.
To learn more about Bradford pear trees and fire blight, read our blog, Why 'Bradford' Callery Pear Tree Leaves are Brown, Black or Falling Off.
To learn more about mushrooms growing at the base of your tree, read our blog, What to do about Mushrooms Growing at the Base of Trees.

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Deer and Animal Damage - How to Protect Your Trees and Plants Jan 28, 2021

Travis McDonald from Davey's South Minneapolis office shares advice on protecting your trees and plants from deer and animal damage, such as physical barriers, repellents and deer and animal resistant plants.
In this episode we cover:

How Travis started his job (0:51)
Deer guidance (4:10)
- First step to keep deer away (4:56)
- Physical barriers (5:48) (13:18)
- Repellent (7:28)
- Deer resistant plants (11:32)
- Deer damage by area (12:38)
Investing in your trees and plants (15:03)

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 trees and plants from deer, read our blog, Managing Deer Browsing on your Property.
To learn more about keeping deer from rubbing their antlers on your trees, read our blog, Keep Deer from Rubbing Antlers on Trees and Fix Damaged Trees.
To learn more about trees that deer most likely won't damage, read our blog, Fast Growing Trees that Deer Likely Won't Damage.
To learn more about protecting trees and plants from rabbits, read our blog, How to Protect Small Trees and Shrubs from Rabbits.
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Introduced Pests - Know the Signs and What to do Jan 21, 2021

Lou Meyer, certified arborist at Davey's Chesapeake, Maryland, office, talks about introduced pests like the emerald ash borer and spotted lanternfly, as well as diseases like beech leaf disease.
In this episode we cover:

Emerald Ash Borer (1:17) (10:26)
- What is it? (2:32)
- Treatment (4:34)
- Improving tree health (8:36)
- Hybridizing (12:46)
- Predators? (13:31)
- Ash species - rethink approach to urban forestry (15:00)
Spotted Lanternfly (15:57)
- Trees it affects (19:45)
- Treatment (20:54)
Beech leaf disease (22:23)
Good news! - treatment for trees (24:01)

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 blogs, Emerald Ash Borer Facts: What Does the Emerald Ash Borer Eat?, Does Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Work? and The 101 on Emerald Ash Borer.
To learn more about the spotted lanternfly, read our blogs, How to Get Rid of the Spotted Lanternfly and Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Alert: What You Need to Know.

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Why are Trees Important? Jan 14, 2021

Eric Countryman, certified arborist at Davey's East Pittsburgh office, talks about the benefits of trees, why it's important to care for them and how to make your trees thrive.
In this episode we cover:

The benefits of trees (0:44)
What to consider when planting a tree (2:27)
Tree topping (4:25)
How trees grow - how tall will they get? (6:53)
Free consultations at your house (8:15)
Benefits of an arborist (8:50)
Pruning season and tree diseases (10:01)
Eric's favorite part about his job (13:18) (18:21)
Underrated trees (16:34)
Winter desiccation (19:08)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about the benefits of trees, read our blog, Benefits of Planting Trees - Latest Research.
To learn more about how trees help save you money, read our blog, Put a Dollar Amount on Your Tree! Discover the Value of Your Tree.
To learn more about tree topping, read our blog, What is Tree Topping and Why Topping is Harmful to Trees.
To learn more about Davey's free consultations, read our blog, What to Expect When You Request a Davey Tree Free Consultation.
To learn more about pruning, read our blog, Importance of Pruning: 5 Reasons to Prune During the Winter Season.
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Talking Trees Trailer Jan 06, 2021

Join the Davey Tree Expert Company's certified arborists and host Doug Oster every Thursday to learn about how to care for your trees and landscapes.
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