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Talking Trees with Davey Tree

by The Davey Tree Expert Company · English · Leisure & Travel

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 t

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 21 min
Latest: 8 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026 · 24 min

Fungi Found? Signs Your Tree May Be in Trouble

Do you have fungi growing on or near your tree? Madison Law from Davey's South Houston office joins us to discuss common fungal bodies, what steps can be taken when fungi are discovered and why it's important to have mushrooms identified by an expert before consuming them. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To hear more from Madison Law, please read/watch: Storm Season Prep: What Every Homeowner Should KnowAre You Fertili...

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S6 · E38 · 1 Oct 2026 · 22 min
Creative & Sustainable Uses for Wood Waste: Heirlooms, Crafts & More
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...
S6 · E37 · 24 Sep 2026 · 30 min
Drought Recovery: Why Some Trees Bounce Back and Others Don't
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...
S6 · E36 · 17 Sep 2026 · 19 min
Oh, Osage Orange Tree: You Either Love It or Hate It
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...
S6 · E35 · 10 Sep 2026 · 21 min
Top Tree Picks to Add Value to Your Landscape
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 ...
S6 · E34 · 3 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Perennials 101: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Plant
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 ...
S6 · E33 · 27 Aug 2026 · 26 min
Early Leaf Drop: Is This Supposed to Happen?
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...
S6 · E32 · 20 Aug 2026 · 22 min
Tree Planting Season is Almost Here: What You Need to Know
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 Native Trees and Plants a...
S6 · E31 · 13 Aug 2026 · 17 min
Beech Leaf Disease: The Spread Across New England
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 &...
S6 · E30 · 6 Aug 2026 · 20 min
Tree Check Month: How to Spot Warning Signs This August
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. ...
S6 · E29 · 30 Jul 2026 · 20 min
Invasive Trees and Shrubs: Which Species Make the List?
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: ...
S6 · E28 · 23 Jul 2026 · 21 min
River Birch: The Beautiful East Coast Tree
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...
S6 · E28 · 16 Jul 2026 · 21 min
Biochar: The Secret to Better Soil and Plant Health
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® webpage&nb...
S6 · E27 · 9 Jul 2026 · 21 min
Feeling the Heat: How to Protect Trees from Heat Stress
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...
S6 · E26 · 25 Jun 2026 · 19 min
How Tree Shade Data is Collected & Why it's Important
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...
S6 · E25 · 18 Jun 2026 · 21 min
What's Eating My Oak Tree? A Guide to Common Oak Issues
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...
S6 · E24 · 11 Jun 2026 · 20 min
Helping Pollinators Thrive: Native Species, Plant Picks and More
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...
S6 · E23 · 4 Jun 2026 · 20 min
The Dirt on Drought Stress: Signs and Solutions You Need to Know
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...
S6 · E22 · 28 May 2026 · 21 min
What's Wrong with My Boxwood? - Blights, Box Tree Moth and More
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 ...
S6 · E21 · 21 May 2026 · 18 min
Kentucky Coffee Tree: Why Arborists Love This Tree
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: ...
S6 · E20 · 14 May 2026 · 25 min
Setting Your Lawn Up for Success PART TWO
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,&nbsp...
S6 · E19 · 7 May 2026 · 20 min
Setting Your Lawn Up for Success PART ONE
In part one of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, manager of research operations at the Davey Institute, shares his tips on how you can mow, fertilize and treat your lawn for success this spring. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. Listen to our Talking Trees with Davey Tree podcast episode about biochar and how it benefits landscapes, Why Biochar is Important & How it Can Be Used in the Landscape. To learn helpful tips to ke...
S6 · E18 · 30 Apr 2026 · 20 min
Celebrating Arbor Day: Identifying, Choosing and Protecting Trees
Scott Gardner from the Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited's Burnaby office celebrates Arbor Day with us! In this episode, Scott and Doug talk about identifying and planting the right tree, why tree care matters year‑round and the emerald ash borer's serious threat to trees. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about identifying and taking care of trees, please read our blogs Tree Planting & Transplanting, ...
S6 · E17 · 23 Apr 2026 · 19 min
How Allergy Season is Impacted by Drought, Pollen and Tree Selection
Matt Betz from Davey’s Charlotte office breaks down allergy season in North Carolina, explaining how drought conditions, tree pollen and planting choices can influence allergy symptoms. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about trees during springtime and allergy season, please read our blogs Smart Planting for the Best & Worst Trees for Allergies and Most Common Questions about Tree Care in Spring. Conne...
S6 · E16 · 16 Apr 2026 · 20 min
Storm Season Prep: What Every Homeowner Should Know
Madison Law from Davey’s South Houston office joins us to talk about storm season preparation, including what to look out for, taking care of your trees before storm season hits and why working with a certified arborist makes all the difference. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about storm season and how it can affect your trees, please read our blogs How to Reduce Wind and Storm Damage on Trees, What to Do if a Storm...
S6 · E15 · 9 Apr 2026 · 21 min
The Secret Life of Mycorrhizal Fungi!
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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about mycorrhizal fungi and other fungal species, read our blogs How Mycorrhizal Fungi Support Tree Health and List of Plant and Tree Di...
S6 · E14 · 2 Apr 2026 · 20 min
Fragrant Trees: The Good and the Not-So-Good
Kyle Mack, district manager of Davey's Arborguard, a Davey company, Atlanta office, talks about different trees with strong smells, both good and bad, and breaks down what makes each one stand out. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about trees and discover which one is right for you, visit Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists | Davey Tree Service Blog Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree ...
S6 · E13 · 26 Mar 2026 · 21 min
The Buzz No One Wants: How Arborists Handle Stinging Insects
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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about pests and how they affect trees, read our Insect & Disease Issues blog. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytr...
S6 · E12 · 19 Mar 2026 · 25 min
Food from Trees! - Pies, Syrups, Liqueur and More
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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about interesting tree facts, tree care tips and more, please visit Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists | Davey Tree Service Blog Connect with Davey Tree on social ...
S6 · E11 · 12 Mar 2026 · 17 min
Celebrating Women in the Green Industry
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. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn about Davey's commitment to corporate responsibility, please visit Corporate Responsibili...

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Talking Trees with Davey Tree is a English leisure & travel podcast from The Davey Tree Expert Company. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Language: English
Category: Leisure & Travel
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 21 min
Latest episode: 8 Oct 2026
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