Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Happy Halloween! Which creepy crawlers should I look out for? John Powell from Arborguard, a Davey company, in Atlanta joins us to talk about this season's top pests, such as beetles and mites, and what homeowners can do to address them.

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Will my soil affect how my tree grows? Grant Thompson, research soil scientist at the Davey Institute, joins us to talk about the ongoing urban soil compaction research happening at the SEED Campus, and shares why healthy soils are critical to tree growth and long-term landscape success. 

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To learn more about soil health and compaction, please visit Is Soil Compacted Around Trees and What to Do, Why Is Soil Important for Tree Health and G...

How do I know if my tree is dormant or decaying? Leo Katz from Davey's Portland, OR office joins us to explain the key differences between normal dormancy and signs of decay, including what homeowners should look for, potential risks and when it's time to call a professional.

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Do you have fungi growing on or near your tree? Madison Law from Davey's South Houston office joins us to discuss common fungal bodies, what steps can be taken when fungi are discovered and why it's important to have mushrooms identified by an expert before consuming them. 

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Looking for ways to be sustainable with wood waste, or want to get creative with your trees? Jay Judd from Davey's East Denver office joins us to share creative ways to transform trees and wood waste into one-of-a-kind keepsakes, furniture, decorative pieces, crafts and more. 

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Can drought affect some trees more than others? Will Johnston from Davey's Austin office joins us to explain how root systems, soil conditions, traits and more influence how different tree species respond to drought, and why some are more likely to recover than others. 

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Have you wondered what tree grows those strange green, brain-like balls? Lou Meyer from Davey's Mid-Atlantic regions returns for our species series to talk about the Osage Orange tree, a very controversial and unique tree. 

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Thinking about planting trees to increase your property's value? Ryan Gustafson from Davey's Southwest Metro office in Minneapolis joins us to discuss how the right trees can enhance curb appeal, provide long-term landscape benefits and create a more diverse and resilient yard. 

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To learn more about adding value to your home, please watch 4 Ways Trees Add Value to Your Property, 10 Varieties of Trees that Can Boost Your Property Value, Want to Boost the Value o...

Did you know fall is the perfect time to plant perennials? Jordan Williams, sales representative from Davey's Commercial Landscape Services (CLS) division, joins us to talk all about perennials, including varieties to plant, evaluating hardiness zones and how to keep your perennials thriving year after year. 

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To learn more about perennials, please read our blogs Perennial Pruning Tips: When to Cut Back Perennials & How Far, Perennial Bloom Calendar: Month By Month and When Should Y...

Mike Cassidy from Davey's West Columbus office joins us to talk about early leaf drop, including the stressors that cause it and what you can do to help prevent it.

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To learn more about early leaf drop, please read our blogs See Burnt Tree Leaves? Fix Leaf Scorch Symptoms with Treatment, Why Are Trees Losing Leaves in June, August or Early Fall?, Reasons For Early Or Dull Fall Color and Why Some Trees Change...

Erik Benneter from Davey Canada's Toronto West office joins us to talk about tree planting season, including which trees to plant, soil and digging tips, top planting mistakes and more. 

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To learn more about tree planting, please read our blogs Tree Planting Guide: 3 Methods of Planting Trees, For The Benefit Of Planting Trees, How to Fix a Tree Planted Too Deep and Why Native Trees and Plants are Important. 

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Dan Hager from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Concord, Massachusetts, joins us to discuss the devastating effects of beech leaf disease, its rapid spread across New England, treatment strategies and efforts to control the nematode that causes it.

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To learn more about beech leaf disease, please read our blogs Beech Leaf Disease: Identification, Symptoms & Treatment, Beech Leaf Disease & The Impact On The Ecosystem and Tree Identification: Do I Have A Beech Tree. 

Rachel Broskey from Davey's Knoxville office joins us to discuss Tree Check Month, including how to inspect your trees, what warning signs to look for and why routine tree care is essential for keeping your landscape healthy and safe.

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To learn more about checking your trees for pests or diseases, please read our blogs Disease & Insect Issues, Plant Health Care and Soil Care & Mulching. 

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Pat Etherington from Davey's Lake Bluff office talks with host Doug Oster about several invasive trees, including why they're problematic, what trees to choose instead and how he chose a career in arboriculture.  

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To learn more about invasives and smart planting, please read our blogs Trees with Non-Invasive Root Systems, The Best and Worst Trees to Plant Near a House (By Zone) and Tree Roots: Trees with Invasive & Non-Invasive Roots.

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Lou Meyer, arborist from Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, continues our species series with the beautiful river birch tree. In this episode, Lou and host Doug Oster talk about the river birch's characteristics, ecological value, cultural and medicinal uses and more. 

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To learn more about different tree species, please read our blogs Tree Selection Guide, Tree Identification, Tree Planting & Transplanting and Trimming and Pruning.

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Nate Conn from Davey's North Central Wood Products office and Brian Borkowicz, senior advisor for the Davey Institute, answer questions about biochar, including how it’s made, the benefits it provides for soil and plants, how to choose the right product and why consumers should consider giving it a try. 

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Jay Judd from Davey's East Denver office joins us to talk about how heat stress impacts trees, the warning signs homeowners should watch for and practical steps to help stressed trees recover.

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To learn more about heat stress, please read our blogs How to Help Trees During Unexpected Heat Wave, How to Keep Your Landscape Resilient During Seasonal Summer Drought, Tree Heat Stress Is Real: How to Protect Roots During Summer Heatwaves, Signs and...

Jason Henning and Jay Heppler from Davey Resource Group join us to talk all about tree shade in urban environments, including how foresters collect data on shade and how it helps communities make informed decisions about tree planting and care. 

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Alec Hall from Davey's St. Louis West office joins us to talk about oak trees, including common diseases like oak wilt and sudden oak death, identifying resilient species, choosing the best oaks to plant and more. 

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To learn more about helping pollinators, please read our blogs Creating a Pollinator Garden (Pollinator Plant List), Tree Pests vs Beneficial Insects, Do Bees Like Trees? Trees for Bees Guide and Ultimate Guide for Best Flowering Shrubs.

Adam Baker, research entomologist at the Davey Institute, tells us how we can support pollinators, including planting native species, choosing pollinator-friendly plants and why it all matters. 

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To learn more about helping pollinators, please read our blogs Creating a Pollinator Garden (Pollinator Plant List), Tree Pests vs Beneficial Insects, Do Bees Like Trees? Trees for Bees Guide and Ultimate Guide for Best Flowering Shrubs.

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Izzy Christmann from Lewis Tree Service, a Davey Company, breaks down drought stress, including how to spot the signs, choose drought-tolerant species, follow best watering practices and more. 

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To learn more about drought stress, please read our blogs How to Keep Your Landscape Resilient During Seasonal Summer Drought, The Dirt on Drought Stress and Its Effect on Your Trees, How to Pick the Right Trees for Drought-Prone Landscapes and Signs and Symptoms of Tree S...

Nick Dios from Davey's West Cleveland office talks all about boxwoods, including different types, choosing and planting the right one and its biggest threats, such as blights, leaf miners, winter and the box tree moth.  

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To learn more about boxwoods, please read our blogs Are Box Tree Moths Dangerous? Check Your Boxwoods for Emerging Pest: Box Tree Moth and Seasonal Boxwood Shrub Care.

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Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region joins us to talk about the Kentucky coffee tree, including its features, habits, traits and why homeowners should consider planting one. 

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To learn more about different tree species, please read our blogs Tree Selection Guide, Tree Identification, Tree Planting & Transplanting and Trimming and Pruning. 

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In part one of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, manager of research operations at the Davey Institute, shares helpful tips for caring for your lawn this spring and summer, including watering, identifying grass species, seeding and more.

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

To learn more about taking care of your lawn this season, read our blogs Seasonal Guide to Lawn Care, How to Keep Grass Green in Hot Summer Weather, Best Time to Overseed Lawn (Midwest, Northeast, South, West), How...

In part one of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, manager of research operations at the Davey Institute, shares his tips on how you can mow, fertilize and treat your lawn for success this spring.

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

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Scott Gardner from the Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited's Burnaby office celebrates Arbor Day with us! In this episode, Scott and Doug talk about identifying and planting the right tree, why tree care matters year‑round and the emerald ash borer's serious threat to trees. 

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To learn more about identifying and taking care of trees, please read our blogs Tree Planting & Transplanting, Tree Identification, Insect & Disease Issues and Tree Selection Guide. 

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Matt Betz from Davey’s Charlotte office breaks down allergy season in North Carolina, explaining how drought conditions, tree pollen and planting choices can influence allergy symptoms. 

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To learn more about trees during springtime and allergy season, please read our blogs Smart Planting for the Best & Worst Trees for Allergies and Most Common Questions about Tree Care in Spring. 

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Madison Law from Davey’s South Houston office joins us to talk about storm season preparation, including what to look out for, taking care of your trees before storm season hits and why working with a certified arborist makes all the difference.

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To learn more about storm season and how it can affect your trees, please read our blogs How to Reduce Wind and Storm Damage on Trees, What to Do if a Storm Da...

Chelsi Abbot, plant pathologist and technical advisor at the Davey Institute, joins us this week to talk about mycorrhizal fungi, including their relationship with trees, the different types and how Chelsi became passionate about fungal species. 

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To learn more about mycorrhizal fungi and other fungal species, read our blogs How Mycorrhizal Fungi Support Tree Health and List of Plant and Tree Diseases Caused by Fungi.

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Kyle Mack, district manager of Davey's Arborguard, a Davey company, Atlanta office, talks about different trees with strong smells, both good and bad, and breaks down what makes each one stand out. 

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To learn more about trees and discover which one is right for you, visit Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists | Davey Tree Service Blog

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Tyson Geldseth from Davey's Tacoma office joins us to talk about stinging insects, such as bees, hornets and wasps, and how arborists prepare for or avoid them while working high in canopies.  

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To learn more about pests and how they affect trees, read our Insect & Disease Issues blog. 

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Lou Meyer, arborist and business developer from Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, talks about unique foods to eat from trees, including maple cream pie, different kinds of syrups, Korean treats, Italian liqueur and more. 

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Happy International Women's Day! Emily Mumford from Davey's South St. Paul office joins us to share her experience as a woman in arboriculture, including breaking stigmas in a male-dominated field, supporting other women in the industry and highlighting Davey's commitment to diversity and equity. 

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Michael Sundberg from Davey’s West Denver office talks about the benefits of choosing and pruning trees to support wildlife. He covers which tree species offer the most value, the ideal times to plant, why tree diversity is important and the types of wildlife you could see on your property.

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To learn more about choosing, planting and pruning trees to support wildlife, read our blogs How to Protect & Repair Trees from Animals: Deer, Rabbits, Sq...

Lou Meyer, arborist and business developer from Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, answers listener questions! Keep listening to hear Lou talk about burls, pruning, planting trees, removing invasives and more. To submit a question for a future episode, email us at [email protected].

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Chrissy Balk, plant pathologist and technical advisor at the Davey Institute, talks about the intricate and fascinating anatomy of trees, including the function of each internal trunk layer, how root systems work, how water moves within a tree and the structure and role of the canopy.

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Hear from three students attending the Davey Institute of Trees Sciences (D.I.T.S.) program, Davey’s flagship training program in biological sciences, safety, tree and plant care and management techniques. Ethan Ramirez Gothard from Davey's Nanaimo office, Sam Phetteplace from Davey's Albany office and Maggie Graves from Davey's Boston North Shore office share their experience in the four-week program, including key takeaways, being away from home for 30 days and bonding with other employees and tree care professionals from all over North America.

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