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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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20:43

The Secret Life of Mycorrhizal Fungi!

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2026/04/09

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. In this episode we cover: What are mycorrhizal fungi? (1:13)Two types of mycorrhizal fungi (2:21)Can you see them? (3:52)Should we encourage it? (5:06)When did Chelsi become fascinated in fungi? (6:50)Large fungal networks (8:11)Products w...

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20:29

Fragrant Trees: The Good and the Not-So-Good

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2026/04/02

Kyle Mack, district manager of Davey's Arborguard, a Davey company, Augusta office, talks about different trees with strong smells, both good and bad, and breaks down what makes each one stand out. In this episode we cover: Georgia's winter (0:50)Finding the right spot to plant (1:18)Bad smelling treesBradford pear (2:45)Gingko (4:48)Ailanthus (7:09)White spruce (8:43)Chinese chestnut (9:17)Good smelling treesSouthern magnolia (9:48)Cherry (12:28)Crabapple (13:12)Linden (14:08)Cit...

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21:20

The Buzz No One Wants: How Arborists Handle Stinging...

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2026/03/26

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. In this episode we cover: Are arborists on the lookout for stinging insects? (0:58)Bees, hornets and wasps (2:25)Nests (6:15)How arborists take care of nests (7:45)Protecting honeybees (9:07)Prominent times of year for stinging insects (11:30)Spraying nests and insects (13:08)Get help taking...

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25:23

Food from Trees! - Pies, Syrups, Liqueur and More

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2026/03/19

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. In this episode we cover: Maple cream pie (1:11)Walnut syrup (4:00)Spruce and pine tip syrup (6:13)Nocino (8:58)Dotori-muk (13:48)Pawpaw treats (19:22)Guacamole (22:30)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To lea...

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16:31

Celebrating Women in the Green Industry

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2026/03/12

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. In this episode we cover: Women in the Green Industry Unsung Hero Award (0:50)How did Emily get into the green industry? (1:12)How did Emily find Davey? (3:06)Female climbers proving them...

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25:22

Choosing and Pruning Trees to Support Wildlife

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2026/03/05

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. In this episode we cover: Denver's end-of-winter season (0:43)Do all trees support wildlife? (1:28)Are certain trees better for wildlife? (1:54)Trees that support wildlife in Denver (2:35)Serviceberr...

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34:17

Certified Arborist Answers Listener Questions!

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2026/02/26

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 podcasts@davey.com. In this episode we cover: What are knarls/burls? (1:08)Do burls add value to the tree? (3:19)Tree and burl removals (5:40)Best way to remove turf grass to add a mulch ring (7:23)Turf grass removal between tree ro...

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23:04

The Anatomy of Trees: Growth Rings, Inner Layers,...

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2026/02/19

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. In this episode we cover: Chrissy's experience teaching the anatomy of trees (1:00)Heartwood layer (2:25)Growth rings and tree size (3:27)Cambium layer (6:04)Do the inner layers of a tree depend on its spe...

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15:11

A Closer Look at Davey's Annual Training Program...

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2026/02/12

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 ...

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23:31

Trees We Love! - An Arborist's Favorites for...

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2026/02/05

Frank Thompson from Davey’s Buffalo office shares his “love at first sight” — trees! For Valentine’s Day, Frank walks us through three of his favorite species, his background in environmental science and forestry and how to determine the age of mature trees. In this episode we cover: How did Frank become an arborist? (1:02)Cranberry Lake and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (2:25)Gray pine (5:58)White oak in Jamestown, New York (10:23)"Taking a cookie" of a tree ...

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23:20

Dormant Season & Early Spring Tips: What Will the...

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2026/01/29

Mike Cassidy from Davey’s West Columbus office shares advice for whatever Groundhog Day brings! Will there be six more weeks of winter or an early spring? In this episode, Cassidy covers last‑minute dormant season care, such as dormant pruning, as well as early spring tasks like reviewing your landscape. In this episode we cover: Dormant pruning to avoid pests and disease (1:44)Scale pests (2:37)Black knot fungus and fire blight (3:15)Ground freeze (4:26)Do arborists schedule around the...

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18:05

Trends in Gardening: Live at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery...

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2026/01/22

Lou Meyer, arborist and business developer in Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, meets with host Doug Oster at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show! Here, they discuss the latest trends in gardening, including recent planting choices, gardening designs, outdoor living and more. In this episode we cover: Anticipation of inflation driving smaller projects (1:58)Climate adaptability (2:58)Low-maintenance plants (3:18)USDA plant hardiness zones (4:15)Drought-tolerant plants (5:45)Outdoor liv...

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22:15

Five Tree Care Mistakes Homeowners Make: Five Years...

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2026/01/15

Eric Countryman, district manager of Davey’s East Pittsburgh office and the first-ever guest on the podcast, joins host Doug Oster to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Talking Trees with Davey Tree! In this episode, they discuss five common tree and landscaping mistakes homeowners make in the first five years, along with tips on mulching, planting best practices and a special giveaway for listeners! In this episode we cover: Trees of Davey calendar (1:21)Mistake 1: Not looking at the t...

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22:11

Facing Frost Cracking: How to Protect Trees During...

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2026/01/08

Paul Vega from Davey's Elmsford office talks about how trees adapt to winter and how homeowners can take care of them during the colder months, including frost cracking, tree dormancy, safe winter work practices and preparing for spring. In this episode we cover: Elmsford's winter season (1:21)Frost cracking (2:04)Do trees freeze in the winter? (6:57)Are trees hibernating during the winter? (7:55)Arborists working in cold weather (8:38)How homeowners should prepare for winter (10:...

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26:23

Hiring an Arborist in 2026: Why It Matters & What...

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2026/01/01

Jason Parker, district manager of Davey's Warminster office, walks us through what it's like to work with a Davey arborist, including the client relationship, consultations, proposals, price and safety for homeowners. In this episode we cover: Tree preservation (0:44)How does an arborist look at a property? (1:17)How arborists assess homeowners' tree concerns (2:23)Jason's thoughts on improper tree work (3:13)Davey's client base (5:38)How do arborists react to weather events? (7:4...

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23:26

Winter Tree Care: Snow and Ice Protection, Pruning...

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2025/12/18

Luke Brunner, Detroit arborist and business developer in Detroit, talks about what it takes to care for trees during the wintertime, including snow and ice protection, pruning, mulching and general planting tips. In this episode we cover: Should I leave the snow and ice on my tree? (0:58)Should I treat young trees and mature trees differently in winter? (2:26)Growing trees meant for different climates (3:06)Oak and elm damage and pruning (7:02)Maple and pine damage and pruning (11...

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14:06

Tour the Completed SEED Campus with Dr. Dan Herms

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2025/12/11

Dr. Dan Herms, vice president and general manager of the Davey Institute, takes us through Davey's newly completed SEED Campus. Since its opening in August 2025, several programs, trainings and initiatives have started taking place there, which is strengthening safety, training and research in the green industry. You can watch this podcast in video form to see the completed property come to life. Watch the YouTube video, Tour the Completed SEED Campus with Dr. Dan Herms. In this episode we co...

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14:12

How We Became Arborists: Career Stories from Davey...

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2025/12/04

Throughout the Talking Trees podcast, we’ve asked Davey employees questions like "How did you become an arborist?" and "Why is this job right for you?" In this special episode, we’ve compiled eight arborists' inspiring answers that share the journeys that brought our team to where they are today. In this episode we cover the stories of: Brad McBride, district manager of Davey's West Cleveland office (0:46)Chelsi Abbott, plant pathologist with the Davey Institute (2:04)Aaron Hoot, ...

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22:32

Five Winter Tree Care Myths

Talking Trees with Davey Tree ·

2025/11/20

Jacob Ryg, district manager of Davey's South St. Paul office, debunks common winter tree care myths and shares practical tips to keep your landscape healthy throughout the season. In this episode we cover: Does a tree need water in the winter? (0:45)How much watering does your tree need? (1:58)Minnesota's season so far (2:30)Should all pruning wait until spring? (2:52)Snow and ice damage trees (4:38)How to manage wet snow on trees (5:22)Prune before winter sets in (6:33)Can tree c...

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24:56

Can I Prune My Own Tree? Why or Why Not?

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2025/11/13

Matt Scott from Davey's Raleigh office talks all about tree pruning, including best practices, safety, ideal times to prune and why a certified arborist is best for the job. In this episode we cover: What can homeowners prune themselves? (0:46)Assess if your tree needs pruning or not (1:42)Safety while pruning (2:57)Teaching clients to prune from the ground (4:00)When is the right time to prune a tree? (5:45)When to prune an oak or elm tree (7:28)The worst things homeowners can do...

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