Talking Trees with Davey Tree

By 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

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Talking Trees with Davey Tree episodes:

July 17, 2025Tulip Poplar: The Beautiful, Fast Growing, Popular Maryland Tree
Lou Meyer, reginal business developer in Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, talks about the beautiful tulip poplar tree, including its height, classification and uses for its wood.
In this episode we cover:
Description of the tulip poplar (00:42)
Where and how do they grow? (2:18)
Weak wood vs. mid wood trees (5:02)
Colonizer trees (6:03)
Tulip poplar leaves (7:43)
Tulip poplar flowers (8:52)
Tulip poplar fruit (9:57)
They grow to extremely tall heights (10:24)
How are trees like these measured? (12:03)
How do climbers face their fear of heights? (14:28)
Uses for the tulip poplar's wood (16:34)
Tulip poplar pests and diseases (17:14)
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To read our tree blogs to learn all about the different flowering trees in the magnolia genus, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists
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 [email protected]. We want to hear from you!
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22min
July 10, 2025Emerald Ash Borer: The Difference 1 Year Can Make
Scott Gardner, district manager of Davey's Burnaby office, talks about the devastating emerald ash borer infestation among the surrounding Vancouver area and how different it is one year later, as well as the predictions and precautions being taken to tackle the situation.
In this episode we cover:
Emerald ash borer spread in the metro Vancouver area (00:45)
How serious is the infestation? (2:52)
EAB in the eastern U.S. (5:30)
What's the plan to stop the spread in the metro Vancouver area? (6:01)
Injections (6:05)
Tree removal (7:05)
Neonicotinoid insecticides ban? (7:44)
EAB infestation in the lower mainland (9:45)
How does the climate affect ash trees' longevity? (11:03)
Physical damage from EAB (12:49)
What will happen over the next 12 months? (13:24)
Containment (13:32)
Removal (14:00)
How does EAB treatment work? (15:26)
Percentage of trees being treated (16:21)
Removal is cheaper while the tree can still be climbed (17:40)
EAB media coverage (18:13) (20:04)
What can be done to mitigate damage? (19:32)
What good news can we expect this time next year? (21:15)
What's the hope for stopping the infestation? (23:50)
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To hear Scott's EAB podcast episode from one year ago, listen here, How Emerald Ash Borer is Making its Way Out West.
To read our emerald ash borer blogs to stay updated on their patterns and signs of damage, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here, EAB Davey Tree 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 [email protected]. We want to hear from you!
Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!
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28min
July 03, 2025Eastern Hemlock: Pests, Benefits and the Pennsylvania State Tree
Lou Meyer, regional business developer in Davey's mid-Atlantic region, talks about the Pennsylvania state tree, the Eastern hemlock, as well as its beauty, benefits and threats it faces from the hemlock woolly adelgid.
In this episode we cover:
History of the Eastern hemlock (1:03)
Horticultural oil for pest control (2:18) (5:56)
What are other treatment options for these trees? (4:04)
Signs of hemlock woolly adelgid (6:47)
Does fertilization help Eastern hemlocks? (8:07)
How weather and temperature affect these pests (8:31)
Can these pests kill hemlocks? (10:08)
Hemlock woolly adelgid damage treatment (10:48)
The wonder and beauty of Eastern hemlocks (11:41)
Are they easy to grow? (13:32) (14:06)
Shade-tolerant evergreen (13:40)
Physical description and genus of the tree (14:52)
These trees need room to grow (16:20)
Eastern hemlock cultivars (17:03)
Are all hemlock cultivars susceptible to hemlock woolly adelgid? (18:33)
Can deer damage these cultivars? (18:56)
Other uses for the Eastern hemlock (19:16)
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To read our Eastern hemlock blogs to know how to identify and care for the tree, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists.
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 [email protected]. We want to hear from you!
Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!
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22min
June 26, 2025All Things Soil: Types, Testing and Why it Matters
Jason Parker, district manager of Davey's Warminster office, talks about why soil is so vital for a healthy landscape, as well as which plants are best for certain types of soil and how to keep soil healthy.
In this episode we cover:
Most common types of soil in Philadelphia (1:27)
Topsoil from new developments (1:58)
Soil testing (3:14)
How to properly plant trees in soil (5:20)
Older neighborhoods usually have better soil (7:07)
Should you do a soil test in a wooded area? (8:02)
Different trees need different soil pH levels to grow (9:42)
Based on your soil, choose your trees and plants wisely (11:04)
Best species for low quality soil (13:16)
Swamp white oak vs white oak (16:44)
Leaving fallen leaves on the ground is great for soil (18:24)
Best soil care processes (19:40)
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To read our soil blogs to ensure your soil is happy and healthy, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists
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 [email protected]. We want to hear from you!
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24min
June 19, 2025How to Prepare Trees for Summer Storms
Kyle Mack, district manager of Davey's Arborguard, a Davey company, Atlanta office, shares how to spot storm risks in your trees, as well as best practices to prevent summer storm damage.
In this episode we cover:
What to look for on a property when summer storms are coming (0:41)
Fungal bodies at the bottom of your tree (2:05)
Storm season in Atlanta (2:32)
Get a tree checkup every six months (3:05)
What arborists do to inspect a property (4:45)
Don't over elevate your trees (7:33)
Dead branch tips and broken limbs (9:49)
Construction nearby can damage roots (10:50)
How soon do people call for help on their trees? (11:54)
Which trees are more prone to storm damage? (12:45)
How do arborists prepare when a storm is coming? (14:05)
How Kyle came into his horticulture and arboriculture career (16:24)
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To read our summer storm blogs to prevent storm damage to your trees, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists
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 [email protected]. We want to hear from you!
Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!
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20min
June 12, 2025Declining Trees: Why Does it Happen and How Do We Spot it?
Chelsi Abbott, technical advisor within the Davey Institute, shares what the signs of tree decline are, along with what homeowners can do to spot and prevent it.
In this episode we cover:
Why do trees decline? (1:37)
Water supply is the root issue (2:44)
What are the signs of tree decline? (4:02)
What can we do to intervene? (6:00)
The timeline of tree decline (8:02)
What it's like to be a technical advisor at Davey (10:12)
Fungal issues (12:37)
What to do if you spot a fungal issue (14:23)
Best advice for homeowners on how to avoid decline (15:52)
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 Issues blogs to learn the best ways to spot and prevent tree decline, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Insect and Disease Issues.
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 [email protected]. We want to hear from you!
Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!
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18min
June 05, 2025How to Care for Young Trees in the Summer
Byron Hays from Davey's Kansas City office shares advice on caring for young trees during the summer, as well as some of his favorite underused and fast-growing trees.
In this episode we cover:
Watering (0:38)
Planting schedule in Kansas City (2:30)
Mulching (3:56)
Some of Byron's favorite trees (5:29)
Soil quality (6:26)
Pest and diseases (7:42)
When to take stakes off a tree (8:23)
Fast growing trees (8:54)
Can storms affect young trees? (9:50)
How Byron got into arboriculture (10:35)
What it's like being a tree climber (11:07)
What it's like to help clients with their trees (12:04)
Pruning a young tree (13:01)
Using the right tools (14:12)
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To learn more about summer tree care, read our blog, Most Common Questions about Summer Tree Care.
To learn more about pruning young trees, read our blog, How to Prune or Trim Young Trees for Structure and Form.
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 [email protected]. We want to hear from you!
Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!
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17min
May 29, 2025Invasive Species: How to Maintain a Happy, Healthy Landscape
Jacob Ryg from Davey's South St. Paul office shares a list of some invasive species, how to get rid of them and what species to plant in your garden and landscape instead.
In this episode we cover:
What makes a species invasive? (0:41)
Invasive European buckthorn in South St. Paul (1:32)
Did you know that garlic mustard is invasive? (6:41)
Invasive species differ depending on where you are (8:26)
Other kinds of invasive species (9:10)
Is continual top cutting effective for getting rid of invasive species? (10:22)
Replace your invasive species by planting native species (11:19)
Try and stay away from planting "gimmick plants" (12:52)
It can be dangerous to plant unknown species in your garden (13:28)
Which plants are positives to put in your garden? (14:13) (19:05)
Kentucky coffee tree (15:31)
Plants labeled "sterile" aren't always sterile (17:28)
Dawn redwoods (20:12)
Jacob's love for working with people, plants and trees (21:42)
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To read our Tree Selection Guide blogs to learn the best ways to grow and care for your plants, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Selection Guide 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 [email protected]. We want to hear from you!
Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!
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24min
May 22, 2025Plant Health Care Innovations: The Urban Defense Warrior van
Wilson Yoingco from Davey's Washington D.C. office introduces his office's Urban Defense Warrior, or a plant health care van, and how its design better delivers plant health care to urban settings.
In this episode we cover:
What is the Urban Defense Warrior van? (0:40) (2:32)
What is the van used for? (1:00) (5:25)
What is a plant health coordinator? (2:13)
Specific jobs the van does (3:00)
IPM, pesticides and fungicides (3:31)
The van's fertilization process (4:59)
The van's storage tanks (6:59)
New technology (7:06)
The benefits of having a smaller vehicle (8:18)
Does the Urban Defense Warrior get used outside the city? (8:53)
The power behind the engine (9:17)
Is the van user-friendly? (10:06)
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To read our Plant Health Care blogs to learn the best ways to grow and care for your plants, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Plant Health Care Davey 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 [email protected]. We want to hear from you!
Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!
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12min
May 15, 2025How to Identify Trees by Their Bark and Foliage
Rachel Broskey from Davey's Knoxville office shares advice on how to ID trees in your landscape, as well as some of her favorite trees from coast to coast and how she got into arboriculture and became a "nurse for trees."
In this episode we cover:
How arborists are trained to ID trees (0:52)
How foliage plays a role in ID (2:28)
Dawn redwoods (3:42)
Evergreens and their needles (6:34)
Rachel's favorite trees (8:01) (11:49)
Redbud varieties (8:56)
West vs east coast trees (10:04)
Climate in Knoxville (11:12)
Black gum (12:04)
How Rachel became an arborist (12:45)
Diagnosing trees (14:11)
To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.
To read our Tree Identification blogs to help you ID different species in your landscape, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Identification Davey 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 [email protected]. We want to hear from you!
Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!
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17min

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