Talking Trees with Davey Tree

The Davey Tree Expert Company
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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 answer. 

  1. 5D AGO

    Is Your Lawn Ready for Fall? - Seasonal Tips for a Healthy Landscape

    Zane Raudenbush, manager of research operations at the Davey Institute, shares expert tips on managing your lawn during the fall season, including turf health, grass types, sodding and more.  In this episode we cover:  Zane's role at Davey (0:32)How the Eastern U.S. drought is affecting turf health (1:17)Can dead turfgrass recover? (3:44)Turfgrass seeds (4:35)Watering (6:38)Sod (8:04)Fall weed control (12:11)Nutsedge (12:17)Now (early fall) is the best time for fall weed control (14:00)Fall fertilization (15:11)Can you overseed your lawn to make it look healthier? (17:31)Buy high-quality seeds (18:00)How Zane keeps his lawn green (21:30) (27:19)When and how to cut your grass in fall (24:10)Stoloniferous and rhizomatous grass (26:05)Bring a professional in to look at your grass (29:00)Should you leave fall leaves on your grass? (29:28)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about keeping your landscape healthy this season, read our Lawncare & Maintenance blogs.  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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

    33 min

  2. SEP 25

    Leaf it Alone! - How to Use Fallen Leaves in Your Garden & Landscape

    Michael Holleran, assistant district manager from Davey's Wilmington, DE office, talks about the many uses and benefits of leaves, including nutrients, composting, mulching and more.  In this episode we cover:  How to repurpose leaves on your property (0:51) (14:34)What to do with thick patches of leaves (1:40)Leaves for mulching (4:03)Testing your soil's pH levels (5:34)Removing leaves is removing a source of nutrients (7:04)Leaves for compost (8:29)Why should we compost? (9:53)What are the easiest leaves to deal with? (13:24)Other uses for leaves (15:24)Locust leaves (17:04)Soil conditions during and after a drought (18:00)Wildlife looking for water during drought (19:33)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about leaves and all their uses and benefits, read our blogs, Managing Fallen Leaves In Your Yard and Compost Shredded, Dry Leaves for Leaf Compost Benefits.  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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

    23 min

  3. SEP 18

    Breaking Down Tree Removal: Costs, Considerations and Benefits of Working with Davey

    David Horvath, sales arborist from Davey's Lake Bluff office, talks about the many factors of tree removal on client properties, such as costs, site assessments, best practices and the importance of communication.  In this episode we cover:  When preservation isn't possible, removal is the only option (0:58)Factors of tree removal that arborists consider (1:25)Stag trees and left over wood (3:40)Don't wait until your tree is dead to schedule a removal (6:58)Tree removal methods and cost (8:58)Benefits of working with professional arborists (11:40)Davey's tree removal price comes with unmatched safety, care and trust (12:37)Removal costs to consider for homeowners (16:34)Arborist-to-client communication is key (19:47)Concrete-filled trees (22:00)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about tree removal and making sure it's done the right way, read our blogs, How Much is the Cost of Tree Removal?,  Is Tree Stump Removal Necessary, Or Is It Better To Grind A Stump?, and 6 Signs It Might Be Time to Remove Your Tree.  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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

    25 min

  4. SEP 11

    Fall Foliage Already? - Why Leaves May Turn Early This Year

    Michael Sundberg, district manager of Davey's West Denver office, talks about early fall color on trees, as well as why it occurs, problems to look out for and how to treat stressed-out trees.  In this episode we cover:  What were Denver's spring and summer seasons like this year? (0:50)Denver trees' response to a wet spring (1:40)What homeowners should know about leaf discoloration (2:14)Long-term affect of drought stress on trees (3:44)How to treat drought-stressed trees (4:38)Mulching for water retention (5:50)Michael's preferred mulch (7:02)Soil compaction (10:22)Air spading (13:20)Foot traffic can stress trees out, too (14:54)Linden trees (15:45)Does early color change always mean something bad? (16:47)Growing trees in Denver (18:33)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about why tree leaves may change color and lose leaves early, read our blogs, Why Are Trees Losing Leaves in June, August or Early Fall? and Reasons For Early Or Dull Fall Color. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

    22 min

  5. AUG 28

    Arborist Answers Your Questions PART 2

    We sent in your questions, so in this part two episode, Davey arborist Lou Meyer answers them! To submit a question for a future episode, email us at podcasts@davey.com. In this episode we cover:  Planting trees in wet areas (0:40)Replanting where a tree used to be (5:04)What is the best treatment for moss in your yard? (9:23)Japanese stiltgrass (13:29)Why you shouldn't plant a mulberry tree (16:48)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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

    21 min

  6. AUG 21

    Arborist Answers Your Questions PART 1

    We sent in your questions, so in this part one episode, Davey arborist Lou Meyer answers them! To submit a question for a future episode, email us at podcasts@davey.com. In this episode we cover:  Growing trees in containers (1:03)How is biochar applied? (9:46)Chlorosis - iron sulfate or biochar? (14:42) 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

    20 min

  7. AUG 14

    What's Growing On My Tree? - Black Knot, Galls & Other Growths

    Brian Sieber, district manager of Davey's Cincinnati office, talks about different growths that could be harming your trees, such as black knot and galls.  In this episode we cover:  Black knot (1:02)Pruning infected trees (3:08)How to avoid black knot (4:08)Are healthy trees resistant to pathogens and pests? (5:09)Does cutting out black knot save the tree? (5:47)Black knot in the fall (6:39)How has the weather affected Cincinnati's season? (7:09)Galls (8:56)How to know of galls are harming your tree (10:26) Send pictures of your tree to your arborist (11:28)Pay close attention to your tree (12:55)Cool native species for forested areas (14:58)Hackberry tree (15:00)Kentucky coffee tree (16:05)Catalpa tree (17:25)Catalpa worms (19:12)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To read our blogs to learn about the different kinds of growths that can harm your trees, click here - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists | Davey Tree Service Blog  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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

    21 min

  8. AUG 7

    Summer Pests Bugging Your Trees & Plants

    Ryan Kasak, sales arborist at Davey's Wickes/arborists, a Davey company, office, talks about a variety of summertime pests, as well as how homeowners can spot and get rid of them.  In this episode we cover:  Bagworms (00:48)Aphids (3:33)Crape myrtle trees in Rockland County, NY (5:24)Japanese beetles (6:06)Is a healthy tree not as prone to pests? (7:12)How do pests act when it's hot and dry? (8:13)Spider mites (8:46)Spotted lanternfly (11:07)How did Ryan become a sales arborist? (13:06)What can homeowners do to get rid of pests? (13:36)Lace bugs (14:53)Treatment application for large plants (15:57)How do arborists stay informed about pests and disease? (16:28)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To read our insect and disease blogs to stay informed on the different pests that pose a threat to your landscape and garden, click here - Insect & Disease Issues Blogs. 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! Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

    19 min
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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 answer. 

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  • Creator
    The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    238
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Talking Trees with Davey Tree
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