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Talking Trees with Davey Tree

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Your trees and landscapes require care year round, and The Davey Tree Expert Company is here to help. Join our professional arborists and host Doug Oster every Thursday to learn all about caring for your trees and yards. We'll talk about introduced pests, seasonal tree care, deer damage, how to make your trees thrive and everything in between. So, what are you waiting for? Your trees need you!

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Your trees and landscapes require care year round, and The Davey Tree Expert Company is here to help. Join our professional arborists and host Doug Oster every Thursday to learn all about caring for your trees and yards. We'll talk about introduced pests, seasonal tree care, deer damage, how to make your trees thrive and everything in between. So, what are you waiting for? Your trees need you!

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@DaveyTree

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English

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Episodes

Summer Tree Checklist

5/25/2023
Emily Mumford from Davey's South St Paul office shares tips on how to best care for trees in the summer. In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about summer tree care, read our blog, Most Common Questions about Summer Tree Care To learn more about summer watering, watch our interview with WKYC Channel 3 To learn more about caring for trees during a drought, watch Common Symptoms For Drought Stressed Trees & Recovery Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!

Duration:00:17:43

What is Beech Leaf Disease? Learn the Signs

5/18/2023
Brad McBride from Davey's West Cleveland office shares some input on what this "new" disease is, where it started, how to spot it and what can be done about it. In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about beech leaf disease, read our blog, Is Beech Leaf Disease Impacting Your Trees? To read news articles and watch interviews from our Davey arborists on how beech leaf disease is affecting the Eastern U.S., head to our Newsroom link here to read and watch the interviews. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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!

Duration:00:18:29

Wood Borers and Woodpeckers – Helping or Hurting?

5/11/2023
Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey’s mid-Atlantic region, talks about wood borers, woodpeckers and when to be concerned about both. In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about woodpecker damage to your tree, read our blog, Spotted Woodpecker Damage on Your Tree? Here’s what to do. To learn more about Emerald Ash Borer, read our blog, The 101 on Emerald Ash Borer. To learn more about wood borers, read our blog, Tree Borers: Signs of Tree Boring Insects. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!

Duration:00:21:53

What You Should Know About Carbon Credits

5/4/2023
Joe Gregory, regional operations manager for the Davey Resource Group (DRG), shares some in-depth information on what carbon credits are, how businesses use them and Davey's pilot project getting familiar with them. In this episode we cover: i-TreeTo find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about carbon credits, read our blog, Answering Four Common Carbon Questions. To learn more about i-Tree, visit www.itreetools.org, or read our blog, i-Tree: Just as Important as a Shovel and Almost as Easy to Use. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!

Duration:00:24:27

How Hockey is Helping Plant Trees for Arbor Day

4/27/2023
Sandee Reid, Davey’s vice president of corporate communications and strategic planning, and Danielle Crumrine, executive director of Tree Pittsburgh, talk about Davey’s partnership with Tree Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Arbor Day and the importance of consulting with a certified arborist. In this episode we cover: Tree PittsburghTo find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about the Score for the Trees partnership, click here. To learn more about Tree Pittsburgh, visit its website, www.treepittsburgh.org. To learn more about why you should hire a certified arborist, read our blog, Benefits of Hiring a Professional Certified Arborist. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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!

Duration:00:20:32

Spring Turf Primer PART 2

4/20/2023
Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, answers a listener's question and talks about fertilization, soil testing, weeds and grass cutting tips. In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about lawn care, read our blog, First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide to Lawn Care. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!

Duration:00:30:11

Spring Turf Primer PART 1

4/13/2023
Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, talks about invasive lawn grasses, the importance of soil testing and pH with grasses. In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about lawn care, read our blog, First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide to Lawn Care. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!

Duration:00:19:03

Top Tree Planting Tips - Prepare for Arbor Day!

4/6/2023
Jay Judd from Davey’s East Denver office talks about spring planting, the challenges in the Denver region and his favorite parts of the job. In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about planting trees at the correct depth, read our blog, In Too Deep? To learn more about the benefits of tree planting, read our blog, The Endless Ways Planting a Tree Can Benefit You. To learn more about planting the right tree in the right place, read our blog, What Plant Hardiness Zone Am I In? Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company 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!

Duration:00:20:28

Cool Projects Arborists Do – Saving Cats & Setting Up Eagle Cams

3/30/2023
Rob Kruljac from Davey’s north Pittsburgh office talks rescuing cats from trees, installing eagle cams and educating his clients. In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about the importance of consulting a professional, read our blog, Benefits of Hiring A Professional Certified Arborist. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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!

Duration:00:19:06

Spring Pruning 101!

3/23/2023
David Horvath from Davey’s Lake Bluff, IL, office talks about spring pruning, the importance of a certified arborist and how he got started with Davey. In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about taking care of your trees in the spring, read our blog, Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Spring. To learn more about the importance of hiring an expert, read our blog, Benefits of Hiring A Professional Certified Arborist. To learn more about the best times to prune, read our blog, When is the Best Time to Prune Trees? Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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!

Duration:00:23:56

How to Prevent Spring Pests Early

3/16/2023
Natascha Batchelor of Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, talks about spring pest prevention, volcano mulch and unique trees. In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about tree scale, read our blog, How to Manage Scale: Early Prevention is Key. To learn more about keeping soil healthy, read our blog, How to Keep Soil Healthy for Your Plants. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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!

Duration:00:24:16

Unusual + Unique Trees - Western U.S.

3/9/2023
Michael Sundberg from Davey's Southeast Denver office shares his favorite unique trees from the western half of the U.S., including some of his favorites in Hawaii! In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about careers at Davey, go to Jobs.Davey.com. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!

Duration:00:22:18

Unusual + Unique Trees - Eastern U.S.

3/2/2023
Jonathan McNeil from Arborguard Tree Specialists, a Davey company, in Atlanta talks about some unique trees he's seen planted in his area, as well as how he got his start in arboriculture and why he loves it! In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about careers at Davey, go to Jobs.Davey.com. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!

Duration:00:18:42

Learn About Davey's Annual Four-Week Flagship Training Program D.I.T.S.

2/23/2023
Three students from the Davey Institute of Tree Sciences (D.I.T.S.) training program talk about the benefits of this annual four-week program, what they are learning and why they feel appreciative of the opportunity to attend D.I.T.S. Andy Grassia from Davey's Richmond office, Samuel Torres from Davey's North Philadelphia office and Santiago Valencia from Davey's utility Gulf region also discuss taking the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist® exam and the fun experiences they've had in Kent, Ohio, the past four weeks. In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about careers at Davey, go to Jobs.Davey.com. To learn more about training at Davey, go to Davey.com/Training. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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!

Duration:00:23:04

When Should You Break Up with Your Tree?

2/16/2023
Chris Ellwood, district manager from Davey’s West Columbus office, talks about knowing when to break up with your tree and the importance of having a certified arborist check your property. In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about when to remove a tree, read our blog, 6 Signs It Might Be Time To Remove Your Tree. To learn more about the importance of hiring a certified arborist, read our blog, Benefits of Hiring A Professional Certified Arborist. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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!

Duration:00:20:57

How to Get Your Trees Ready for the Growing Season

2/9/2023
Rob Kraker from Davey's Southeast Nashville office shares tips on how to get your landscape ready for spring to set your trees up for a healthy growing season! In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about when you should start preparing your trees for spring, read our blog, Spring Tree Care Start... NOW? To learn more about fertilizer, read our blog, Spring Tree Care: Tree Fertilizer to Replenish Nutrients or watch our video, Why Should I Fertilize My Tree? To learn more about pruning, read our Trimming and Pruning section on our blog, Blog.Davey.com. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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!

Duration:00:19:21

Why it’s Important to Keep Soil Healthy for Plants

2/2/2023
Chris Fields-Johnson, technical advisor at the Davey Institute, talks about the importance of healthy soil and his Davey career. In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about healthy soil, read our blog, How to Keep Soil Healthy For Your Plants. To learn more about improving soil health, read our blog, How to Improve Soil Health with Biochar. To learn more about soil tests, read our blog, How to Perform a Soil Test (And Why You Need One!). Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!

Duration:00:25:25

How to Protect Trees & Plants from Rock Salt Damage

1/26/2023
Kevin Sproule from Davey's Edmonton, Alberta, office shares advice on how to protect your trees and plants from rock salt damage, as well as how to determine if your tree has experienced salt damage. In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about how to protect your trees from rock salt, read our blog, How to Protect Trees from Winter Salt or Rock Salt Damage. To learn more about ways your property may be experiencing rock salt damage, read our blog, How Rock Salt May Be Affecting Your Lawn. To learn more about salt tolerant trees, read our blog, Salt Tolerant Evergreen Trees (By Zone and Region). Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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!

Duration:00:16:05

Green Industry Trends at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show

1/19/2023
Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey’s mid-Atlantic region, talks about the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS), green industry trends and his favorite parts of his job. In this episode we cover: 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!

Duration:00:20:35

All About Ice, Snow & Frost Tree Care

1/12/2023
Josh Rongish, district manager from Davey’s Omaha, Nebraska, office, talks about protecting trees from winter weather, his favorite trees and his Davey career. In this episode we cover: To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about preparing trees for winter, read our blog, Seasonal Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Winter. To learn more about tree wrapping, read our blog, Should I Wrap Trees for Winter Protection. To learn more about helping your trees survive the winter, read our blog, Five Steps to Help Trees Survive Winter with Little Damage. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: 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!

Duration:00:19:38