Talking Trees with Davey Tree
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 33 ratingsYour trees and landscapes require year-round care, and The Davey Tree Expert Company is here to help provide you with expert advice. Join our professional Davey arborists and gardening-expert host Doug Oster to learn all about caring for your properties. We'll talk about introduced pests, seasonal tree care, tree diseases, arborists' favorite trees, how to help your trees thrive and everything in between. Tune in every Thursday because here at the Talking Trees Podcast, we know trees are the answer.
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Volunteer Tree Work at Veteran Cemeteries - Saluting Branches
September 09, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBEric Foley from Maier Tree & Lawn, a Davey company, in Rochester, Minnesota, talks about the volunteer work he and other arborists across the country do for Saluting Branches, a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and honoring our veterans by doing tree work on veteran cemeteries. In this episode we cover: What is Saluting Branches? (0:44) Work arborists do on the properties (2:36) Pausing during work (3:23) Why this work is important to Eric (4:12) How Eric started his ...
Arborist's Favorite Trees for Planting Season - Eastern U.S.
September 02, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBNick St. Sauveur from Cortese Tree Specialists in Knoxville, Tennessee, shares his top favorite trees for Eastern U.S. climates just in time to help you prepare for planting season this fall! In this episode we cover: #1 Favorite tree - Katsura (0:54) #2 Favorite tree - Sourwood (4:12) Natives (6:16) #3 Favorite tree - American smoke tree (7:39) Right tree, right place (8:48) Trees for full sun (10:18) #4 Favorite tree - Black tupelo (10:51) Nick's advice on planting (13:52) To fi...
Arborist's Favorite Trees for Planting Season - Western U.S.
August 26, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.03 MBMichael Sundberg from Davey's South Denver office shares his top favorite trees for Western U.S. climates just in time to help you prepare for planting season this fall! In this episode we cover: Planting season in Western U.S. (0:54) How Michael started working in arboriculture (1:25) What has this summer been link in Denver? (2:07) #1 Favorite tree - Bristlecone pine (2:43) #2 Favorite tree - Sugar maple (3:52) Fall planting (5:32) Biggest mistakes when planting a tree (6:32) #3 ...
Arborists' Work on Historical Properties - Fallingwater
August 19, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBDick Till from Davey's South Pittsburgh office is joined with Ann Talarek, horticulturalist at the historic Fallingwater house, as they discuss the important work arborists do on historic properties. The Fallingwater house was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1930s and is considered a National Historical Landmark. In this episode we cover: Ann's job at Fallingwater (1:02) Dick's job working with Fallingwater (2:57) (15:06) Hemlock woolly adelaide (3:55) Famous plants at...
Watering Trees During and After a Drought + Preparing Them for the Next One
August 12, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBJake MacDougall from Davey's South Minneapolis office talks about how to care for your trees during and after a drought, as well as how to prepare them for another one to ensure your trees stay healthy and strong after the hot, dry summer. Jake also talks about his job as an arborist and how the team stays safe while on the job. In this episode we cover: Drought tolerant trees (1:00) Ideal time to plant a tree to prepare for a drought (1:41) Watering your tree properly (2:31) (7:24) Kno...
How Trees Support Butterflies & Other Pollinators
August 05, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBAdam Baker, technical advisor for the Davey Institute, talks all about pollinators, such as how trees support them, why it's beneficial to plant trees and plants for pollinators and which trees and plants he recommends based off his scientific research. In this episode we cover: How do trees help pollinators? (1:21) Trees Adam would recommend (2:46) Adam's research (4:08) (9:00) End of the season and what monarch butterflies need (7:04) Bees (11:23) The importance of attracting polli...
Jobs in Arboriculture - National Intern Day
July 29, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBJosh Lapacz, former Davey intern and now crew leader at Davey's North Minneapolis office, and Sierra McCoy, intern at the same office, talk about how they found their way to jobs in arboriculture and what internships are like at Davey. In this episode we cover: How Josh became interested in arboriculture (0:55) How Sierra became interested in arboriculture (2:02) What internships in arboriculture are like at Davey (2:38) Learning how to climb (4:16) How do you decide which area of ar...
Buying a House? What Not to Plant + Red Flags on the Landscape
July 22, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBJosh Van Kemp from Davey's Toronto East office shares his tree tips when buying a new house or selling your current one. Josh shares his list of trees to not plant on your property, trees he recommends planting, best trees for privacy and some potential red flags to keep an eye out for. In this episode we cover: Positives and negatives of having mature trees (0:40) Free consultations (3:51) Pesticide and fungicide (5:07) Knowing if a big tree is too close to the foundation (6:24) Pla...
How are Trees Affected by Climate Change?
July 15, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBDan Herms, vice president of research and development for the Davey Institute, talks about how climate change will affect your property, such as the trees you plan to plant, what pests you may start or stop seeing, and how hardiness zones are being affected across the country. In this episode we cover: When Dan realized something was changing (0:49) Changes Dan has seen (2:30) Hardiness zones (3:16) Increased forest productivity (4:01) Winners and losers (4:37) Affects on pests (6:05...
How to Get the Best Lawn - Irrigation, Grass Species, and More PART 2
July 08, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBZane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, talks all about how to get the best lawn to celebrate Smart Irrigation month this July. In part two, Zane talks about what the proper height your lawn should be depending on where you live, fertilization and aeration, and how to use the right lawn tools the right way. In this episode we cover: Soil (0:53) Top dressing (2:21) Proper height (4:17) Using the right tools the right way (7:48) Sharpening your blades ...
How to Get the Best Lawn - Irrigation, Grass Species, and More PART 1
July 01, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBZane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, talks all about how to get the best lawn to celebrate Smart Irrigation month this July. In part one, Zane talks about species of grass, irrigation mistakes and best practices, and more. In this episode we cover: Knowing your expectations? (1:46) Species of grass (4:06) Creating a sustainable landscape (10:23) Most common problem - no top soil (11:18) Best time of day to water (13:51) How often and how much? (...
How to Protect Bark on Trees from Trimmers + Other Tree Dangers
June 24, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBBen Wasielewski from Davey's Orlando office talks all about tree dangers you should be careful of, such as how trimmers and lawn mowers can be dangerous to tree bark. In this episode we cover: String trimmers (0:36) Mulch rings and proper way to mulch (2:12) Lawn mowers (3:50) How to let a tree heal from mower and trimmer damage (4:17) Bark tracing (5:05) Pruning damage and tree topping (6:25) Pruning during hurricane season (9:25) Tree inspection (10:46) Fertilizer and products t...
Signs of Stressed Trees + How to Identify Trees on Your Property
June 17, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBGail Nozal from Davey Resource Group talks about how to identify trees on your property, as well as how to identify trees that are stressed and on the decline. In this episode we cover: Arborists identifying trees and Dichotomous Key (0:40) Many apps to use (1:57) (read our tree identification blog for specific apps) What is the Davey Resource Group? (2:48) Tree diversity (3:22) Signs of a tree on the decline (6:03) Turning brown from the bottom up (7:58) How Gail started her job an...
10 Mistakes Homeowners Make with Their Trees PART 2
June 10, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBDash Schenck from Davey's Portland, Oregon, office continues sharing some of the top 10 mistakes he has seen homeowners make with their trees. Be sure you don't repeat these same mistakes on your own properties! In this episode we cover: Cutting roots (0:42) Annual pruning (3:29) Starting projects you can't finish (6:14) Construction damage (11:02) Volcano mulch (13:23) Fertilizer (15:29) How Dash started his job (16:54) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local ...
10 Mistakes Homeowners Make with Their Trees PART 1
June 03, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBDash Schenck from Davey's Portland, Oregon, office shares some of his top 10 mistakes he has seen homeowners make with their trees. Be sure you don't repeat these same mistakes on your own properties! Tune back in next Thursday for the rest of Dash's list. In this episode we cover: Tree topping (1:31) Planting too deep (3:43) Backfilling (6:33) Wrong tree, wrong place (7:18) Overplanting (9:10) Improper pruning (10:02) Timing (12:41) To find your local Davey office, check out our ...
Best Trees for Your Backyard + Tree Safety Check
May 27, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBChris Ellwood from Davey's West Columbus office shares the best trees he recommends for your backyard. Whether you're looking for trees for sunny areas or wet spots in your yard, he has the answers! Chris also shares how to do a tree safety check before you head outside for the summer and when you should get a professional involved. In this episode we cover: How to find the best backyard tree (0:47) Black Gum tree (4:18) Trees Chris does not recommend (4:55) Yellowwood tree (5:05) Pa...
Benefits of Native Trees + the Pawpaw Tree!
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBMiles Stephens from Davey's South Pittsburgh office talks about native trees he recommends, as well as the Pawpaw tree! In this episode we cover: Classifying native trees and their benefits (0:52 ) Native trees and the weather/climates (2:03) Sourwood tree (4:17) Serviceberry tree (6:29) Redbud tree - edible pods and flowers (8:22 ) Scarlet Oak tree (10:14) Pawpaw trees and fruit (11:56) How Miles started his job (16:21) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local ...
What is Urban Forestry? - Why it's Important & How You Can Help
May 13, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBKerry Gray, principal consultant for urban forestry at Davey Resource Group is joined with Omar Leon, urban forester for the City of Miami Beach to discuss what urban forestry is, why urban forestry is important and what you can do to help urban foresters reach their goal. In this episode we cover: What Kerry and Omar are working on (0:56) Kerry's role in urban forestry (2:47) Trees in Miami Beach (4:18) 10-20-30 rule (5:59) Defining urban forestry (6:51) Feel-good part of the job (9:...
Pruning Spring Flowering Trees
May 06, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBRobert Dallmann from Davey's Chesapeake, Maryland, office talks about how to properly prune spring flowering trees on your property, as well as how an arborist can help. In this episode we cover: Flowering trees and when to prune (0:43) Pruning - an art or a science? (5:08) Crape Myrtle (6:35) Bradford Pear (7:47) Other flowering trees (8:52) Right tree right place (9:47) Doug's Crabapple tree (14:46) Timing when pruning trees (16:12) Trees aging (18:56) Isaac Newton's apple tree...
What is Arbor Day? with the Arbor Day Foundation President Dan Lambe
April 29, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week we are joined with the President of the Arbor Day Foundation Dan Lambe to discuss what exactly Arbor Day is and what the Arbor Day Foundation does. Listen to learn about the great programs this foundation does to promote tree planting across the globe! And don't forget to celebrate national Arbor Day this year on Friday, April 30, 2021. We're celebrating Arbor Day all month long with the Davey Planting Project Giveaway! We want to promote tree planting this Arbor Day, so we're giv...
What is Environmental Justice? - Know the Importance of Trees this Earth Day
April 22, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBJosh Behounek, business development manager for Davey Resource Group, discusses what exactly environmental justice is and what we can do to help. We're celebrating Arbor Day all month long with the Davey Planting Project Giveaway! We want to promote tree planting this Arbor Day, so we're giving away tree seeds to anyone and everyone who is interested! All you have to do is email a mailing address to [email protected] and you'll receive your complimentary seeds in the mail along with plant...
Benefits of Trees for Human Health + Forest Bathing
April 15, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBJason Henning, research urban forester for Davey Tree, discusses the human health benefits of trees and why it's important to spend time in nature and around trees. We're celebrating Arbor Day all month long with the Davey Planting Project Giveaway! We want to promote tree planting this Arbor Day, so we're giving away tree seeds to anyone and everyone who is interested! All you have to do is email a mailing address to [email protected] and you'll receive your complimentary seeds in the ma...
The Science of Trees, Fungi & Diseases
April 08, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBChrissy Balk, technical advisor for the Davey Institute, teaches us all about the science of trees, such as how photosynthesis works, how trees help with storm water runoff, how they clean the air and types of fungi and diseases. We're celebrating Arbor Day all month long with the Davey Planting Project Giveaway! We want to promote tree planting this Arbor Day, so we're giving away tree seeds to anyone and everyone who is interested! All you have to do is email a mailing address to podca...
Planting a Tree Best Practices + A GIVEAWAY!
April 01, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBNatalie McNeill from Davey's Fort Collins, Colorado, office helps introduce our month-long celebration of Arbor Day by talking about best practices for planting a tree, as well as kicking off the Davey Planting Project Giveaway! We want to promote tree planting this Arbor Day, so we're giving away tree seeds to anyone and everyone who is interested! All you have to do is email a mailing address to [email protected] and you'll receive your complimentary seeds in the mail along with planting ...
Best Small Flowering Trees
March 25, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBChelsi Abbott, technical advisor for the Davey Institute, shares everything there is to know about small flowering trees, such as which ones she recommends for low maintenance and which ones you should stay away from. She also shares some advice for planting a tree this spring and how to make it thrive. In this episode we cover: Flowering trees Chelsi recommends (1:08) Kousa Dogwood (2:12) Catalpa (4:03) Japanese Lilac (6:20) Partridge Pea (6:51) Grafted trees (7:22) Hydrangea (12:...
Teaching Kids the Importance of Trees + Treehouses & Memorial Tree Plantings
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBTravis Evans from Davey's Santa Cruz office talks about how to teach kids the importance of trees and how he teaches his own kids about them. He also shares advice for planting a tree for a memorial, how safe treehouses may or may not be and kids climbing trees. In this episode we cover: How Travis started his job (0:43) What to teach kids about trees (2:40) Treehouses - are they safe for trees? (3:50) Travis' family (6:17) Planting trees for new family members and memorials (9:44) B...
Weather Whiplash - How Does It Affect Trees & What To Do About It?
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBTim Holley from Davey's London office in Ontario, Canada, talks all about weather whiplash and how quick changes in temperature can affect your trees, as well as what you can do about it. In this episode we cover: Weather whiplash - things to look for (0:53) Trees that can be affected (2:11) Things that can be done to help (3:30) Fertilization (4:15) Frost cracking (5:40) Davey Tree in Canada (7:41) How Tim landed at Davey Tree and his favorite part about it (8:17) (12:57) Tim's f...
Tree Cabling and Bracing - Does Your Tree Need It?
March 04, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBNick St. Sauveur from Cortese Tree Specialists in Knoxville, Tennessee, shares information about what tree cabling and bracing is and if your tree would benefit from it. In this episode we cover: What is tree cabling? (0:54) Why do some trees need to be cabled? (1:43) Tree size (4:43) Once it's installed, what's next? (5:13) When to call an arborist (5:57) Are there trees that are prone to needing cabling? (6:57) (8:33) Bradford pear trees (7:14) Included bark (9:20) Nick's favori...
How Do Trees Help Birds & Animals?
February 25, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBDana Karcher, area manager and project developer for Davey Resource Group, Inc., talks about how trees help wildlife, the best trees for them and how you can help. In this episode we cover: Why are trees good for wildlife? (0:52) Best trees for wildlife (1:47) Oak trees (3:06) Walnut trees (3:39) Squirrels and racoons (4:26) Birds (5:34) (10:28) Insects (7:37) Dana's job at Davey Resource Group, Inc. (8:40) (14:37) Pollinators (13:55) To find your local Davey office, check out ou...
Best Wood for Fireplaces + Chainsaw Safety
February 18, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBAuxilio Tovar from Davey's Chicago office talks about the best wood to use in your fireplace, safety tips when handling a chainsaw and how to determine when you should leave work for an expert. In this episode we cover: Softwood vs. hardwood in fireplaces (1:13) Letting wood sit before burning it (2:57) Chainsaw safety gear (4:31) Determining what work to leave for the pros (6:40) Chainsaw sharpening (9:03) How Auxilio started his job and his favorite parts about it (11:14) To find ...
Frost Cracking, Sugar Maples and Syrup Making
February 11, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBR.J. Laverne, Manager of Education and Training for Davey Tree, talks about identifying maple trees, who can make syrup and what to do about frost cracking on your trees. In this episode we cover: Benefits of Sugar Maples (0:45) Maple syrup making (2:53) Frost cracking (6:13) Species prone to frost cracking (8:20) Young trees and damage to circulatory system (9:45) Port of entry for decay producing organisms (11:24) Anything you can do? (12:26) Identifying maple trees (14:02) Iden...
Winter Walkthrough - Prep Your Garden for Spring
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBJosh Fritz from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, talks about what to look for in your landscape during the winter and how to determine what may need some attention once spring arrives. In this episode we cover: What to look for on the landscape (0:48) Sounding a tree (1:28) Identifying pruning problems (3:50) Fire blight (4:39) Bradford pear trees (5:26) How Josh started his job (7:46) The old way arborists climbed trees (9:41) Stewartia trees (11:18) Mushroom and fungi (14:03) ...
Deer and Animal Damage - How to Protect Your Trees and Plants
January 28, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBTravis McDonald from Davey's South Minneapolis office shares advice on protecting your trees and plants from deer and animal damage, such as physical barriers, repellents and deer and animal resistant plants. In this episode we cover: How Travis started his job (0:51) Deer guidance (4:10) First step to keep deer away (4:56) Physical barriers (5:48) (13:18) Repellent (7:28) Deer resistant plants (11:32) Deer damage by area (12:38) Investing in your trees and plants (15:03) To find ...
Introduced Pests - Know the Signs and What to do
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBLou Meyer, certified arborist at Davey's Chesapeake, Maryland, office, talks about introduced pests like the emerald ash borer and spotted lanternfly, as well as diseases like beech leaf disease. In this episode we cover: Emerald Ash Borer (1:17) (10:26) What is it? (2:32) Treatment (4:34) Improving tree health (8:36) Hybridizing (12:46) Predators? (13:31) Ash species - rethink approach to urban forestry (15:00) Spotted Lanternfly (15:57) Trees it affects (19:45) Treatment (20:5...
Why are Trees Important?
January 14, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBEric Countryman, certified arborist at Davey's East Pittsburgh office, talks about the benefits of trees, why it's important to care for them and how to make your trees thrive. In this episode we cover: The benefits of trees (0:44) What to consider when planting a tree (2:27) Tree topping (4:25) How trees grow - how tall will they get? (6:53) Free consultations at your house (8:15) Benefits of an arborist (8:50) Pruning season and tree diseases (10:01) Eric's favorite part about h...
Talking Trees Trailer
January 06, 2021 15:00 - 36 seconds - 454 KBJoin the Davey Tree Expert Company's certified arborists and host Doug Oster every Thursday to learn about how to care for your trees and landscapes. Follow Davey Tree on social media to learn more: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company