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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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22:00

Creative & Sustainable Uses for Wood Waste:...

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2026/10/01

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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To hear more from Jay Judd, please read/watch: Feeling the Heat: How to Protect Trees from Heat StressBlue Spruce...

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30:09

Drought Recovery: Why Some Trees Bounce Back and...

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2026/09/24

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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To hear more from Will Johnston, please read/watch: What To Do With Your LeavesKeeping Your Plants Alive in Texas HeatTr...

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19:00

Oh, Osage Orange Tree: You Either Love It or Hate It

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2026/09/17

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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To hear more from Lou Meyer, please read/watch: Tree Tips with Lou MeyerTree Watering Tips with Lou MeyerKentucky Coffee Tree: Why Arborists Love This TreeFood from Tr...

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20:55

Top Tree Picks to Add Value to Your Landscape

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2026/09/10

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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about adding value to your home, please watch 4 Ways Trees Add Value to Your Property, 10 Varieties of ...

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24:11

Perennials 101: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Plant

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2026/09/03

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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about perennials, please read our blogs Perennial Pruning Tips: When to ...

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25:50

Early Leaf Drop: Is This Supposed to Happen?

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2026/08/27

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

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21:43

Tree Planting Season is Almost Here: What You Need to...

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2026/08/20

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

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17:00

Beech Leaf Disease: The Spread Across New England

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2026/08/13

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. 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, please read our blogs Beech Leaf Disease: Identification, Symptoms & Treatment, Beech Leaf Disease &...

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20:12

Tree Check Month: How to Spot Warning Signs This August

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2026/08/06

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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. 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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20:25

Invasive Trees and Shrubs: Which Species Make the List?

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2026/07/30

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

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20:49

River Birch: The Beautiful East Coast Tree

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2026/07/23

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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about different tree species, please read our blogs Tree Selection Guide, Tree Identification, Tree Planting & Tran...

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21:25

Biochar: The Secret to Better Soil and Plant Health

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2026/07/16

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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about biochar and its benefits, you can: Visit the Davey SoilCare® webpa...

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20:50

Feeling the Heat: How to Protect Trees from Heat Stress

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2026/07/09

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

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18:50

How Tree Shade Data is Collected & Why it's Important

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2026/06/25

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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about i-Tree, visit www.itreetools.org. To learn more about MyTree, visit www.mytree.itreetools.org. Connect with Davey Tree on social me...

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21:25

What's Eating My Oak Tree? A Guide to Common Oak Issues

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2026/06/18

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

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20:18

Helping Pollinators Thrive: Native Species, Plant...

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2026/06/11

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

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19:31

The Dirt on Drought Stress: Signs and Solutions You...

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2026/06/04

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

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20:30

What's Wrong with My Boxwood? - Blights, Box Tree...

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2026/05/28

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

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18:03

Kentucky Coffee Tree: Why Arborists Love This Tree

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2026/05/21

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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about different tree species, please read our blogs Tree Selection Guide, Tree Identification, Tree Planting & Transplanting and Trimming and Pruning. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: ...

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24:55

Setting Your Lawn Up for Success PART TWO

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2026/05/14

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, ...

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