Protecting Newly Planted Trees in the Winter

Talking Trees with Davey Tree

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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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Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Protecting Newly Planted Trees in the Winter

Talking Trees with Davey Tree

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MP3•בית הפרקים

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.

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!

Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

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Drought-Stressed Trees: Infections, Defenses and How to Help 24:59

לפני 6 ימים24:59

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Jess Divin, district manager of Davey's East San Antonio office, talks about how Texas' long-term drought is impacting trees, as well as the infections that can result from drought stress and the natural defenses trees use to survive. In this episode we cover: Oak wilt fungal infection (00:42) How can homeowners take care of oak wilt? (3:40) Years-long Texas drought is highly affecting trees (7:37) Tree defense mechanisms during drought stress (8:20) Tree watering during a drought (11:28) Biscogniauxia fungal infection (14:13) Invest in your trees to ensure prolonged health (18:47) Root systems under drought stress (20:07) How did Jess become an arborist? (21:00) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To read our blogs about how droughts affect trees and how to spot the signs of stress, visit our drought blogs at Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Davey blogs about drought . Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Tulip Poplar: The Beautiful, Fast Growing, Popular Maryland Tree 21:46

לפני 13 ימים21:46

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Lou Meyer, reginal business developer in Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, talks about the beautiful tulip poplar tree, including its height, classification and uses for its wood. In this episode we cover: Description of the tulip poplar (00:42) Where and how do they grow? (2:18) Weak wood vs. mid wood trees (5:02) Colonizer trees (6:03) Tulip poplar leaves (7:43) Tulip poplar flowers (8:52) Tulip poplar fruit (9:57) They grow to extremely tall heights (10:24) How are trees like these measured? (12:03) How do climbers face their fear of heights? (14:28) Uses for the tulip poplar's wood (16:34) Tulip poplar pests and diseases (17:14) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To read our tree blogs to learn all about the different flowering trees in the magnolia genus, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Emerald Ash Borer: The Difference 1 Year Can Make 27:02

לפני 20 ימים27:02

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Scott Gardner, district manager of Davey's Burnaby office, talks about the devastating emerald ash borer infestation among the surrounding Vancouver area and how different it is one year later, as well as the predictions and precautions being taken to tackle the situation. In this episode we cover: Emerald ash borer spread in the metro Vancouver area (00:45) How serious is the infestation? (2:52) EAB in the eastern U.S. (5:30) What's the plan to stop the spread in the metro Vancouver area? (6:01) Injections (6:05) Tree removal (7:05) Neonicotinoid insecticides ban? (7:44) EAB infestation in the lower mainland (9:45) How does the climate affect ash trees' longevity? (11:03) Physical damage from EAB (12:49) What will happen over the next 12 months? (13:24) Containment (13:32) Removal (14:00) How does EAB treatment work? (15:26) Percentage of trees being treated (16:21) Removal is cheaper while the tree can still be climbed (17:40) EAB media coverage (18:13) (20:04) What can be done to mitigate damage? (19:32) What good news can we expect this time next year? (21:15) What's the hope for stopping the infestation? (23:50) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To hear Scott's EAB podcast episode from one year ago, listen here, How Emerald Ash Borer is Making its Way Out West . To read our emerald ash borer blogs to stay updated on their patterns and signs of damage, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here, EAB Davey Tree blogs . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Eastern Hemlock: Pests, Benefits and the Pennsylvania State Tree 21:36

לפני 27 ימים21:36

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Lou Meyer, regional business developer in Davey's mid-Atlantic region, talks about the Pennsylvania state tree, the Eastern hemlock, as well as its beauty, benefits and threats it faces from the hemlock woolly adelgid. In this episode we cover: History of the Eastern hemlock (1:03) Horticultural oil for pest control (2:18) (5:56) What are other treatment options for these trees? (4:04) Signs of hemlock woolly adelgid (6:47) Does fertilization help Eastern hemlocks? (8:07) How weather and temperature affect these pests (8:31) Can these pests kill hemlocks? (10:08) Hemlock woolly adelgid damage treatment (10:48) The wonder and beauty of Eastern hemlocks (11:41) Are they easy to grow? (13:32) (14:06) Shade-tolerant evergreen (13:40) Physical description and genus of the tree (14:52) These trees need room to grow (16:20) Eastern hemlock cultivars (17:03) Are all hemlock cultivars susceptible to hemlock woolly adelgid? (18:33) Can deer damage these cultivars? (18:56) Other uses for the Eastern hemlock (19:16) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To read our Eastern hemlock blogs to know how to identify and care for the tree, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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All Things Soil: Types, Testing and Why it Matters 23:17

לפני 5 weeks23:17

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Jason Parker, district manager of Davey's Warminster office, talks about why soil is so vital for a healthy landscape, as well as which plants are best for certain types of soil and how to keep soil healthy. In this episode we cover: Most common types of soil in Philadelphia (1:27) Topsoil from new developments (1:58) Soil testing (3:14) How to properly plant trees in soil (5:20) Older neighborhoods usually have better soil (7:07) Should you do a soil test in a wooded area? (8:02) Different trees need different soil pH levels to grow (9:42) Based on your soil, choose your trees and plants wisely (11:04) Best species for low quality soil (13:16) Swamp white oak vs white oak (16:44) Leaving fallen leaves on the ground is great for soil (18:24) Best soil care processes (19:40) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To read our soil blogs to ensure your soil is happy and healthy, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How to Prepare Trees for Summer Storms 19:07

לפני 6 weeks19:07

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Kyle Mack, district manager of Davey's Arborguard, a Davey company, Atlanta office, shares how to spot storm risks in your trees, as well as best practices to prevent summer storm damage. In this episode we cover: What to look for on a property when summer storms are coming (0:41) Fungal bodies at the bottom of your tree (2:05) Storm season in Atlanta (2:32) Get a tree checkup every six months (3:05) What arborists do to inspect a property (4:45) Don't over elevate your trees (7:33) Dead branch tips and broken limbs (9:49) Construction nearby can damage roots (10:50) How soon do people call for help on their trees? (11:54) Which trees are more prone to storm damage? (12:45) How do arborists prepare when a storm is coming? (14:05) How Kyle came into his horticulture and arboriculture career (16:24) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To read our summer storm blogs to prevent storm damage to your trees, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Declining Trees: Why Does it Happen and How Do We Spot it? 17:47

לפני 7 weeks17:47

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Chelsi Abbott, technical advisor within the Davey Institute, shares what the signs of tree decline are, along with what homeowners can do to spot and prevent it. In this episode we cover: Why do trees decline? (1:37) Water supply is the root issue (2:44) What are the signs of tree decline? (4:02) What can we do to intervene? (6:00) The timeline of tree decline (8:02) What it's like to be a technical advisor at Davey (10:12) Fungal issues (12:37) What to do if you spot a fungal issue (14:23) Best advice for homeowners on how to avoid decline (15:52) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To read our Insect and Disease Issues blogs to learn the best ways to spot and prevent tree decline, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Insect and Disease Issues . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How to Care for Young Trees in the Summer 16:55

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Byron Hays from Davey's Kansas City office shares advice on caring for young trees during the summer, as well as some of his favorite underused and fast-growing trees. In this episode we cover: Watering (0:38) Planting schedule in Kansas City (2:30) Mulching (3:56) Some of Byron's favorite trees (5:29) Soil quality (6:26) Pest and diseases (7:42) When to take stakes off a tree (8:23) Fast growing trees (8:54) Can storms affect young trees? (9:50) How Byron got into arboriculture (10:35) What it's like being a tree climber (11:07) What it's like to help clients with their trees (12:04) Pruning a young tree (13:01) Using the right tools (14:12) 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 pruning young trees, read our blog, How to Prune or Trim Young Trees for Structure and Form . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Invasive Species: How to Maintain a Happy, Healthy Landscape 23:44

לפני 9 weeks23:44

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Jacob Ryg from Davey's South St. Paul office shares a list of some invasive species, how to get rid of them and what species to plant in your garden and landscape instead. In this episode we cover: What makes a species invasive? (0:41) Invasive European buckthorn in South St. Paul (1:32) Did you know that garlic mustard is invasive? (6:41) Invasive species differ depending on where you are (8:26) Other kinds of invasive species (9:10) Is continual top cutting effective for getting rid of invasive species? (10:22) Replace your invasive species by planting native species (11:19) Try and stay away from planting "gimmick plants" (12:52) It can be dangerous to plant unknown species in your garden (13:28) Which plants are positives to put in your garden? (14:13) (19:05) Kentucky coffee tree (15:31) Plants labeled "sterile" aren't always sterile (17:28) Dawn redwoods (20:12) Jacob's love for working with people, plants and trees (21:42) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To read our Tree Selection Guide blogs to learn the best ways to grow and care for your plants, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Selection Guide Blogs. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Plant Health Care Innovations: The Urban Defense Warrior van 11:54

לפני 10 weeks11:54

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Wilson Yoingco from Davey's Washington D.C. office introduces his office's Urban Defense Warrior, or a plant health care van, and how its design better delivers plant health care to urban settings. In this episode we cover: What is the Urban Defense Warrior van? (0:40) (2:32) What is the van used for? (1:00) (5:25) What is a plant health coordinator? (2:13) Specific jobs the van does (3:00) IPM, pesticides and fungicides (3:31) The van's fertilization process (4:59) The van's storage tanks (6:59) New technology (7:06) The benefits of having a smaller vehicle (8:18) Does the Urban Defense Warrior get used outside the city? (8:53) The power behind the engine (9:17) Is the van user-friendly? (10:06) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To read our Plant Health Care blogs to learn the best ways to grow and care for your plants, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Plant Health Care Davey Blogs. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How to Identify Trees by Their Bark and Foliage 16:30

לפני 11 weeks16:30

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Rachel Broskey from Davey's Knoxville office shares advice on how to ID trees in your landscape, as well as some of her favorite trees from coast to coast and how she got into arboriculture and became a "nurse for trees." In this episode we cover: How arborists are trained to ID trees (0:52) How foliage plays a role in ID (2:28) Dawn redwoods (3:42) Evergreens and their needles (6:34) Rachel's favorite trees (8:01) (11:49) Redbud varieties (8:56) West vs east coast trees (10:04) Climate in Knoxville (11:12) Black gum (12:04) How Rachel became an arborist (12:45) Diagnosing trees (14:11) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To read our Tree Identification blogs to help you ID different species in your landscape, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Identification Davey blogs . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Davey Arborist Visit: What to Expect + When to Schedule 21:05

לפני 12 weeks21:05

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Matt Morgan from Davey's Sacramento office shares what homeowners should expect during a Davey arborist visit and the specific signs arborists look for to help your trees and landscape. In this episode we cover: Seasonal calls Davey offices receive(1:02) Matt's consult routine (1:58) Hackberry trees (3:57) Hackberry aphids (5:22) What Matt looks for during a property inspection (7:39) Winter in California (8:43) Yearly rainfall in California (9:41) Watering California trees (10:35) Looking up at the tree for signs (11:21) (13:13) Sudden limb drop (12:17) Matt's journey to Davey (13:39) Spring tree check findings (14:40) How phosphonates work (17:18) Matt's client relationships (18:08) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn about the importance of hiring a certified arborist, read our blog, Why You Should Hire a Certified Arborist . To learn more about sudden limb drop syndrome, read our blog, What Is Sudden Branch Drop Syndrome? 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Spring Lawn Pests + Lawn Species PART TWO 32:07

לפני 13 weeks32:07

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In part two of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, shares spring pests to look out for in lawns, as well as general spring lawn seeding practices. In this episode we cover: Spring pests & diseases in the lawn (:40) Weedy turf grass (:54) Warm season pests (1:51) Grubs (2:55) Snow mold (4:00) Red thread (5:30) How to combat spring pests & diseases (6:51) Red thread (8:06) Weedy species (9:07) Lawn care trends over the years (14:20) Different lawn species (18:22) Perennial ryegrass (19:58) Tall fescue (20:45) When to apply tall fescue (23:45) Establishing a lawn with sod (25:55) Sharp blades to cut grass (28:09) Lawn safety (29:19) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. Listen to part one of this two-part episode, Help Your Lawn Thrive this Spring PART ONE . To learn more about identifying the species in your lawn, read our blog, Grass Identification: What Type of Grass Do 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Help Your Lawn Thrive this Spring PART ONE 21:33

לפני 14 weeks21:33

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In part one of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, shares his tips to set your lawn up for success this spring. In this episode we cover: Cool weather impacting spring lawn care (1:02) First thing to do in your lawn this spring (2:44) Garden weasels and biochar (4:08) (5:06) Soil temperatures (6:55) Dry, clay soil invigoration (8:24) Lawn fertilizers (11:37) (16:17) Bio stimulates fertilizers (14:21) (15:29) Soil testing (18:16) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. Listen to our Talking Trees with Davey Tree podcast episode about biochar and how it benefits landscapes, Why Biochar is Important & How it Can Be Used in the Landscape . To learn helpful fertilizing tips, read our blog, Grass Yellow After Fertilizing? Here’s How to Repair . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How to Make Flowering Trees Thrive + an Arborist's Favorites 28:03

לפני 15 weeks28:03

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Mike Holleran from Davey's Wilmington, Delaware, office discusses how to make spring-flowering trees thrive, what diseases threaten them and some of his favorites. In this episode we cover: Flowering tree diseases (:45) Disease resilience (2:39) Treating flowering tree diseases (4:00) Fertilizing (5:20) Inspection from an arborist (8:27) Pruning (11:51) Mike's favorite spring-flowering plants (15:21) Witch hazel (15:37) Serviceberry (17:41) Redwood and dogwood (20:35) Okame cherry (26:04) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about caring for flowering trees, read our blogs, How To Care for Flowering Trees & Shrubs Year Round and Why You Should Fertilize Flowering Trees . To learn more about when your flowering tree will bloom, read out blog, When Do Flowering Trees Bloom in Spring, Including 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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White Oaks: What to Know + Its Impacts on Wildlife 20:10

לפני 16 weeks20:10

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Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region talks about all things white oak trees, including its acorn production, role in wildlife protection and significance to pop culture. In this episode we cover: Knowing the difference between different oak trees (:53) Growing differences between white and red oaks (2:01) Oak decline (3:29) The white oak's significance to Lou (4:19) Oak acorn production (6:22) White oak fast facts (8:45) White oaks in different parts of the United States (10:10) White oaks and wildlife (11:14) Do clients want to plant white oaks? (14:17) Storm damage impacting trees (15:57) White oaks in pop culture (17:41) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about the different types of oak trees, read our blog, Oak Tree Identification Guide . For more information on helping your trees recover from spring storm damage, read our blog, What to Do if a Storm Damaged My Tree? 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How to ID and Avoid Fungus This Spring 19:44

לפני 17 weeks19:44

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Chrissy Balk, technical advisor with the Davey Institute, talks about fungal issues trees can experience in the spring, such as wood decay fungus and leaf diseases. Learn how to spot them as well as when they pose a threat to the tree versus when they are helpful to the tree. In this episode we cover: How do you know if a mushroom is good or bad? (0:51) Locations where fungus can grow (2:05) What happens if you see fungus on your tree? (4:25) Fungus growing on a wound (5:57) When should you call an arborist? (7:25) How to prevent wood decay fungus on trees (10:20) Mulching the wrong way (11:41) Leaf diseases (12:47) What does Chrissy do as a technical advisor with the Davey Institute? (16:32) How did Chrissy get involved in this career? (17:18) 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 about fungus growing near your tree, read our blog, What to do about Mushrooms Growing at the Base of Tree s. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Western Red Cedar: Fast Facts + How to Plant 17:03

לפני 18 weeks17:03

17:03

Izzy Christmann from Davey's Portland, Oregon, office talks about the western red cedar tree, including essential planting tips, the variety of sizes it can grow into and how it interacts with weather conditions in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode we cover: Western red cedar fast facts (:42-2:02) Current weather in Portland, OR (2:42) What to do with trees under stress (3:52) Deep root watering best practices (4:41) Seasonal weather patterns in the Pacific Northwest (5:46) Western red cedar sizes (6:42) Mulching trees in the Pacific Northwest (7:42) Fertilizing western red cedars (8:33) Planting schedule in Oregon (9:18) What size of western red cedars to plant (10:33) (12:15) Western red cedar pests (13:47) Izzy's journey to the green industry and Davey (14:48) (15:06) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more watering and mulching tips, read our blogs, What is Slow Watering of a Tree? and 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 . Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com . We want to hear from you! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Successful Spring Planting Tips 31:10

לפני 19 weeks31:10

31:10

Aaron Hoot from Davey's Dallas office shares spring planting tips to help kick off the spring, including the best native species to plant in his region as well as fertilization and watering tips. In this episode we cover: How to become successful at spring tree planting (:44) Aaron's favorite native species to plant (1:25) Planting season in Dallas (3:47) Watering during droughts (5:44) Mistletoe on trees (6:55) Hackberry trees (9:14) Spring fertilization (12:13) Wrapping newly planted trees (15:37) Planting mature or younger trees (16:49) Soils used in North Texas (18:51) Cutting container tree roots (21:49) Best tree watering practices (26:07) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more spring planting tips, read our blogs, Spring Ahead and Most Common Questions about Tree Care in Spring . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Trees in Pop Culture! Movies, Comics, Songs & More 25:12

לפני 20 weeks25:12

25:12

Mike Cassidy from Davey's West Columbus office shares a list of tree appearances in pop culture, such as movies, comics, songs and more, which reminds us of the huge benefit trees play in our world. In this episode we cover: Trees have a larger space in our mind (1:17) Trees as creatures (2:44) Lord of the Rings (3:26) Maleficent (3:47) Guardians of the Galaxy (4:50) The Wizard of Oz (5:46) The Trees by Rush (6:40) Trees as obstacles (7:43) Harry Potter (7:52) Poltergeist (8:54) The Happening (10:04) Forests as a setting (11:52) Star Wars (11:58) Tarzan (14:15) (16:26) The Ritual (15:46) Trees used as allegory (17:36) The Giving Tree (17:41) Sleepy Hollow (18:48) Pan's Labyrinth (19:09) Trees as homes (20:05) Trolls (20:11) Keebler elf (21:15) Trees as a spiritual focus (21:35) Avatar (21:41) Swamp Thing (21:54) 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Spring Pruning Advice - What to Prune & What Not to Prune 19:04

לפני 21 weeks19:04

19:04

Dan Hager from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Concord, shares his top spring pruning tips as well as different pruning tools and common pruning mistakes homeowners make. In this episode we cover: Pruning consultation and goals for plants (1:17) Not everything needs to be pruned (1:50) What a homeowner can prune vs what a professional should prune (3:00) Different pruning tools (3:56) The right saw to use for pruning (4:50) Biggest pruning mistakes homeowners make (6:30) What should not be pruned in the late winter/early spring (8:18) What's the best way for someone to learn how to prune? (11:10) Educating master gardeners about pruning apple trees (12:54) Importance of keeping tools clean (14:42) Other spring landscape pruning (16:30) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more spring pruning tips, read our blogs, Trimming Trees in Spring: Is It Okay to Trim Trees in Spring? and Fruit Tree Care in Early Spring . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Bronze Birch Borer: What to Know + Its Impact on Trees 28:10

לפני 22 weeks28:10

28:10

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 . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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A Preview into Davey's Annual Training Program D.I.T.S. 17:30

לפני 23 weeks17:30

17:30

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 . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Hawthorns: The Different Types + Common Diseases 19:59

לפני 24 weeks19:59

19:59

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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How to Plant Bare Root, B&B and Container Trees + Pros & Cons 20:06

לפני 25 weeks20:06

20:06

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 . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How to Care for Young & Newly Planted Trees this Winter! 19:03

לפני 26 weeks19:03

19:03

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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Safety: Echoing Trust, Training and Performance 15:59

לפני 27 weeks15:59

15:59

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 . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Winter Pruning: Maintain Your Trees During Cold Months 16:36

לפני 28 weeks16:36

16:36

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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Winter Storm Cleanup PART 2 21:59

לפני 29 weeks21:59

21:59

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 . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Winter Storm Preparation PART 1 18:11

לפני 30 weeks18:11

18:11

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 . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Can Tree Roots Freeze? - Here's How to Protect Them 16:18

לפני 31 weeks16:18

16:18

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? 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Evergreen & Shrub Winter Care 18:11

לפני 32 weeks18:11

18:11

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) . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Black Gum: Why it's Popular & the Various Names 21:04

לפני 33 weeks21:04

21:04

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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Blue Spruce: Why it's Struggling & How to Help 15:28

לפני 35 weeks15:28

15:28

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 . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How to Winterize Your Landscape & Garden 20:33

לפני 36 weeks20:33

20:33

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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Tour Davey's SEED Campus with Dan Joy 18:08

לפני 37 weeks18:08

18:08

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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Gift Natural Holiday Wreaths this Season - Mickman Brothers, a Davey company 19:13

לפני 39 weeks19:13

19:13

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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Black Walnut: Is it True You Can't Grow Underneath Them? 17:45

לפני 41 weeks17:45

17:45

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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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To Leave or Not Leave the Leaves This Fall 16:37

לפני 42 weeks16:37

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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 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How to Protect Your Trees from Deer Damage 19:04

לפני 43 weeks19:04

19:04

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 . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Are You Fertilizing & Planting Your Trees This Fall? 23:07

לפני 44 weeks23:07

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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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Top Five Lawn Mistakes + Fall Lawn Care PART TWO 23:30

לפני 45 weeks23:30

23:30

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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Top Five Lawn Mistakes + Fall Lawn Care PART ONE 21:00

לפני 46 weeks21:00

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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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Sequoias vs Redwoods: Battle of the California Natives 19:49

לפני 47 weeks19:49

19:49

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? 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Why End-of-Summer Tree Checks are Important 19:13

לפני 48 weeks19:13

19:13

As National Tree Check Month comes to a close, Jason Hayes, district manager of Davey's Southeast Seattle office, shares tips on how you can properly inspect trees affected by pests and changes in the weather. In this episode we cover: What invasive species are in the Seattle region? (:41) How do we stop invasive species? (1:26) How does having a diverse landscape combat invasive species? (1:53) What are stewartia trees? (2:35) Seattle's summer weather (3:58) Is Seattle's climate the most ideal for growing trees? (4:51) Importance of inspecting the tree canopy (5:51) Do Seattle trees experience heat stress? (6:48) Best watering practices to combat heat stress (8:36) How to check for tree pests and diseases (11:05) (12:02) When is the best time to fertilize your trees? (12:51) Jason's Davey journey (13:56) Cabling and bracing trees (16:15) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more tree inspection best practices and common spring and summer pests, read our blogs, Most Common Questions about Summer Tree Care and Identifying Common Spring and Summer Tree Insects (Pests). Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com . Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com . We want to hear from you! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How You Can Successfully Grow Trees in Containers 17:46

לפני 49 weeks17:46

17:46

Lou Meyer, business development manager for Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, explains the practice of growing trees in containers and how you can ensure these trees thrive in your small landscape. In this episode we cover: Why do we use containers to grow some trees? (1:26) What trees can you grow in containers? (2:35) (7:04) (9:04) What are some of the planters made out of? (3:38) What do you fill the planters with? (4:28) The emotional impact of trees (10:31) Watering trees in a container (11:37) Fertilizing trees in a container (12:44) (13:09) Mulching trees in a container (14:57) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about the best trees to plan in containers, read our blog, Can You Grow Evergreens In A Container? To learn more about soil care for potted trees and plants, read our blog, How to Refresh Potted Plants by Changing Soil. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com . Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com . We want to hear from you! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How Trees React to Shifts in Weather Patterns 20:04

לפני 50 weeks20:04

20:04

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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Battery-Powered Tools: Advancing Sustainability at Davey 14:41

לפני 51 weeks14:41

14:41

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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Sugar Maples: A Fan-Favorite Tree 14:53

לפני 1 year14:53

14:53

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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How Emerald Ash Borer is Making its Way Out West 19:22

לפני 1 year19:22

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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 . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Soil Health - The Benefits of Air Spading 17:43

לפני 1 year17:43

17:43

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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How Beech Leaf Disease Is Impacting the Eastern United States 15:14

לפני 1 year15:14

15:14

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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Help Your Trees Battle this Summer's Heat Wave 19:36

לפני 1 year19:36

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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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How This Year's Dual Cicada Emergence is Impacting Your Trees 16:42

לפני 1 year16:42

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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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Why International Society of Arboriculture Certifications are Important 15:44

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Ryan Gustafon, district manager of Davey's South Minneapolis office, talks about Interntional Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certifications and his involvement in the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture (MSA) chapter. In this episode we cover: What is an ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certified arborist? (:44) ISA certified arborists' code of ethics (1:57) Taking the ISA certification test (3:07) Local ISA chapters and involvement (3:59) What does the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture (MSA) do? (4:21) MSA tree climbing competition (5:04) Continued education on new arborist practices (7:25) Minnesota tree pests (8:16) (8:46) Emerald ash borer and its effects (9:34) Additional arborist certifications (11:24) How do you become an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist? (12:39) Rewards of being an arborist (13:34) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about why it's important to hire a certified arborist, watch our YouTube videos, Why Hire A Certified Arborist and TCIA & ISA Accreditation: Hiring A Tree Company . To learn more about ISA certifications, visit the International Society of Arboriculture's Certification and Credentials page . Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com . Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com . We want to hear from you! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Drought Stress and Spiraling Decline of Trees 20:48

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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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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All About Mulch with Davey's Mulch Expert 30:00

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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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How to Save Your Trees Before Starting Backyard Construction Projects 20:35

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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 . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Spotted Lanternfly and Other Pests to Watch for 21:23

לפני 1 year21:23

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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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Why Trees Fail - Environmental Factors & Things We Do 27:35

לפני 1 year27:35

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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. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Learn About Ecotherapy from a Certified Forest Therapy Guide 19:55

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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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How Home Runs Help Plant Trees: Partnership with the Cleveland Guardians 14:50

לפני 1 year14:50

14:50

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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How Preventative Healthcare for Your Trees Can Save Them 24:50

לפני 1 year24:50

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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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Importance of Diversity in the Landscape and Planting to Replace 19:42

לפני 1 year19:42

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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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How Drones are Used in Arboriculture 16:33

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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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Spring Tree Care Tips from an Arborist 23:02

לפני 1 year23:02

23:02

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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Managing Nature - Storms, Fluctuating Temperatures and Pests 17:41

לפני 1 year17:41

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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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Why Biochar is Important & How it Can Be Used in the Landscape 20:54

לפני 1 year20:54

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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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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How Davey Women Support Others 20:35

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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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Davey's Diagnostic Laboratory - How it's Used & Common Diagnoses 19:18

לפני 1 year19:18

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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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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A Look into Davey's Annual Training Program D.I.T.S. 15:34

לפני 1 year15:34

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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 . 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Resurrecting The Great American Chestnut Tree 18:06

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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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Reconnect with Nature! Your Reminder to Get Outside 22:58

לפני 1 year22:58

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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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Storm Preparedness & Safety Checks After Storms 21:06

לפני 1 year21:06

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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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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Did You Know Salt Can Damage Your Property? Here's How to Stop it 17:41

לפני 2 years17:41

17:41

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: 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!…

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