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Talking Trees with Davey Tree

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Your 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

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15:59

Safety: Echoing Trust, Training and Performance

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2025/01/23

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...

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16:36

Winter Pruning: Maintain Your Trees During Cold Months

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2025/01/16

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 b...

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21:59

Winter Storm Cleanup PART 2

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2025/01/09

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 cle...

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18:11

Winter Storm Preparation PART 1

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2025/01/02

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 wi...

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16:18

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

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/12/26

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? ...

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18:11

Evergreen & Shrub Winter Care

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/12/19

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 ...

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21:04

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

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/12/12

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...

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15:55

How Emerald Ash Borer is Affecting Wood Waste

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/12/05

Gail Nozal from Davey Resource Group and Mike Dye from Davey's Twin Cities Wood Products office discuss how emerald ash borer (EAB) has caused a significant increase in wood waste in the area. In this episode we cover: EAB in Minnesota (:46)What happens with affected ash trees? (1:30) (2:32)What should you do with your tree if it is affected? (3:17)Are there concerns of EAB spreading once infected trees are cut down? (4:05)What is a biomass plant? (5:01)Are facilities being overrun with...

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15:28

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

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/11/28

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...

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20:33

How to Winterize Your Landscape & Garden

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/11/21

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...

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18:08

Tour Davey's SEED Campus with Dan Joy

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/11/14

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 ...

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19:13

Gift Natural Holiday Wreaths this Season - Mickman...

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/10/31

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...

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17:45

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

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/10/17

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 ...

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16:37

To Leave or Not Leave the Leaves This Fall

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/10/10

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 fa...

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19:04

How to Protect Your Trees from Deer Damage

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/10/03

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)T...

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23:07

Are You Fertilizing & Planting Your Trees This Fall?

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/09/26

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 he...

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23:30

Top Five Lawn Mistakes + Fall Lawn Care PART TWO

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/09/19

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...

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Top Five Lawn Mistakes + Fall Lawn Care PART ONE

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/09/12

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)Ove...

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19:49

Sequoias vs Redwoods: Battle of the California Natives

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2024/09/05

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 peopl...

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19:13

Why End-of-Summer Tree Checks are Important

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2024/08/29

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...

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