Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Dennis Zerwas Jr., Commercial Landscape Services (CLS) advertising and promotions manager from Mickman Brothers, a Davey company, shares the inside scoop on the company's holiday wreath-making process and how you can buy your own! 
 
In this episode we cover:  

• How did Mickman's Brothers begin making wreaths? (:43)
• Is right now a busy time for wreath-making? (1:57)
• How big are the wreaths? (3:55)
• What are some characteristics of each wreath? (5:06)
• What is Dennis' favorite wreath? (6:50) 
• How are the wreaths made? (7:27)
• How long do wreaths last? (9:07)
• Mickman holiday centerpieces and living trees (11:21)
• What is the ordering process like? (14:22) (17:27)
• How many wreaths are Mickman Brothers producing in a season? (15:52)
• How does Dennis feel about spreading holiday cheer? (16:42)

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

To purchase Mickman wreaths, centerpieces, living trees and more, visit HolidayWreathShop.com. 

For more information on corporate gifting, visit the Mickman Brother's Corporate Gifting Program website.

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In this episode, Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region shares information about black walnut trees, including if black walnuts are edible and what specific plants you can grow under these trees.
 
In this episode we cover:  

• What are black walnut trees? (1:18)
• What is black walnut dye? (2:45)
• Do people eat black walnuts? (4:09) (6:10)
• How big do black walnut trees get? (7:25)
• Do black walnut trees have pests? (8:04)
• Are there any treatments for thousand cankers disease? (9:25)
• Can you plant something under a black walnut tree? (9:51)
• What can you grow under a black walnut tree? (14:33)
• Have educational institutions and extension agencies accepted this idea? (15:24)

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

To hear more of Lou's expertise on Talking Trees, listen to his other podcast appearances, Managing Nature - Storms, Fluctuating Temperatures and Pests and How You Can Successfully Grow Trees in Containers.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. 

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In this episode, Natascha Batchelor from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Cape Cod, shares advice on what homeowners should do with their leaves when they begin to fall on their landscapes.   
 
In this episode we cover:  

• What should you do with leaves on your landscape? (1:30) (2:49) (15:24)
• What do leaves become when they are broken down? (4:03)
• What leaves are easy and difficult to deal with? (6:20)
• What leaves should you get rid of on your property? (6:54)
• Natascha's favorite trees for fall color (8:12)
• How Natascha educates clients about issues facing their landscapes (9:45)
• What is a resistograph? (11:00)
• How Natascha got into this field (12:40)
• How Natascha builds relationships with clients (12:58)
• Natascha's opinion on planting memorial trees (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 how you can manage fallen leaves on your property, read our blogs, The Best Way To Clean Up Leaves (Even In A Large Yard), Managing Fallen Leaves In Your Yard and Compost Shredded, Dry Leaves To Get These Leaf Compost Benefits

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. 

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In this episode, Mike Cassidy from Davey's West Columbus office talks all about deer damage and how we can try to safely protect our trees. 

In this episode we cover:  

• Why are we seeing more deer? (1:06)
• Plants that deer might not eat (2:12)
• What size trees do deer typically rub on? (4:20)
• What can you do to protect trees? (4:56)
• Most eaten plants? (7:46)
• Motion sprinklers (9:32)
• Sonic deer repeller (9:58)
• Clients' frustration (11:40)
• Fishing line (14:00)
• How Mike became an arborist (14:38)

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

To learn more about protecting your landscape from deer, watch our YouTube video, How To Protect Trees from Deer and Wildlife, or read our blogs, Keep Deer from Rubbing Antlers on Trees and Fix Damaged Trees and How to Protect & Repair Trees from Animals: Deer, Rabbits, Squirrels.

To learn more about trees deer may avoid, read our blog, Best Fast Growing, Deer Resistant Trees.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. 

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In this episode, Madison Law, sales and service coordinator from Davey's South Houston office, discusses how fall fertilization and planting can help cultivate and preserve your landscape throughout the year.

In this episode we cover:  

• Why do you need to fertilize your trees? (:48)
• What is the best fertilization method for trees? (1:33) (2:10)
• When is Madison's favorite time of the year to fertilize, and how often should you fertilize your trees? (3:00)
• What fertilizers do Madison use in her job? (5:01)
• Fall planting season (5:48)
• Planting trees too deep (6:23) 
• How to identify an above-grade area to plant your trees in (7:25)
• How to properly plant container trees (8:16)
• What should healthy soil look like before planting your trees? (9:18)
• Proper mulching and composting practices (12:08)
• How can you improve soil quality before planting trees? (13:22)
• How to prevent planting the wrong trees in the wrong places (14:35) (15:44)
• What size tree should you buy before planting? (17:14)
• Are trees supposed to be staked? (18:30) (19:27)
• What trees should not be planted in the Houston area? (20:13)
• Madison's favorite part of her job (21:29)

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

To learn more general and fall tree planting tips, read our blogs, When Is It Too Late to Plant a Tree in Fall? and Tree Planting Guide: 3 Methods of Planting Trees.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. 

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In part two of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, shares fall lawn care tips to help homeowners maintain and prep their yards for cooler weather. 

In this episode we cover:  

• Why is it important for homeowners to take care of their lawns in the fall? (:33)
• What can homeowners first do to take care of their lawns for the fall? (1:59)
• Do homeowners use a different fertilizer in the fall? (2:58)
• Is pH important for grass? (4:57) 
• How long does it take for pH to change? (7:43)
• Reseeding and seeding lawns in the fall (8:46)
• How do you know if you have high quality seeds? (10:48) (11:38)
• What prep work should homeowners do before seeding? (13:36)
• How can you plan seed watering with weather patterns and other factors? (18:56)
• Zane's opinion on aerating (19:53)

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

To learn more about fertilizing, overseeding and aeration best practices, read our blogs, Should I Fertilize My Lawn In The Fall? Yes! Here’s Why And How, and Lawn Aeration and Overseeding Aftercare.

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. 

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In part one of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, discusses the five common mistakes homeowners may be making with their lawns and what they can do instead.

In this episode we cover:  

• Overview of common lawn mistakes (:58)
• How summer weather has impacted lawns (1:59)
• Improper mowing techniques (2:23)
• Frequency of cutting a lawn (5:04)
• Best safety practices with lawn tools (7:26)
• Mechanical damage from ride-on lawn mowers (8:33)
• Overuse of in-ground sprinkler systems (11:18) (14:07)
• Importance of examining soil (14:51) (16:52)
• Importance of recognizing the different areas of your lawn (17:52)

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

To learn more about lawn care maintenance tips, read our blog, Seasonal Guide to Lawn Care.

To learn more about soil maintenance practices, read our blog, How to Fix Oversaturated Soil. 

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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Facebook: @DaveyTree
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YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company 

Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. 

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Joe Berg, district manager of Davey's East Bay office, discusses the differences between two of California's most recognized species, the Sequoia and the Redwood trees. Berg also touches on how the East Bay Davey office has worked with both species.   

In this episode we cover:  

• Sequoias vs Redwoods (:40)
• How can you tell the difference between Sequoias and Redwoods? (1:48)
• Do both trees grow very tall? (2:44) (14:42)
• Would you plant either tree as a landscape tree? (3:24)
• Are people respectful of the size of both trees? (4:16)
• What to do if a Redwood is growing into another property (5:23) (6:31)
• How Davey's East Bay office works on both trees (7:30)
• Sequoia fungal disease (9:25)
• How much fertilizer is used for each tree? (10:55)
• How droughts affect each tree (12:10)
• How do droughts affect the arboricultural industry? (13:12)
• Understanding the fascination with Redwoods (15:33)
• How Joe got to his current role (16:19)
• What does Joe get out of this job? (17:49)

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

To learn more about caring for redwoods, read our blog, How to Tell if a Redwood Tree is Dying (And If You Can Save It).

To learn more about tree property disputes, read our blog, Can My Neighbor Force Me to Cut Down or Trim My Trees?, or watch our YouTube video, Who Owns This Tree?

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. 

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As National Tree Check Month comes to a close, Jason Hayes, district manager of Davey's Southeast Seattle office, shares tips on how you can properly inspect trees affected by pests and changes in the weather.   

In this episode we cover:  

• What invasive species are in the Seattle region? (:41)
• How do we stop invasive species? (1:26)
• How does having a diverse landscape combat invasive species? (1:53)
• What are stewartia trees? (2:35)
• Seattle's summer weather (3:58)
• Is Seattle's climate the most ideal for growing trees? (4:51)
• Importance of inspecting the tree canopy (5:51)
• Do Seattle trees experience heat stress? (6:48)
• Best watering practices to combat heat stress (8:36)
• How to check for tree pests and diseases (11:05) (12:02)
• When is the best time to fertilize your trees? (12:51)
• Jason's Davey journey (13:56)
• Cabling and bracing trees (16:15)

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

To learn more tree inspection best practices and common spring and summer pests, read our blogs, Most Common Questions about Summer Tree Care and Identifying Common Spring and Summer Tree Insects (Pests). 

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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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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Lou Meyer, business development manager for Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, explains the practice of growing trees in containers and how you can ensure these trees thrive in your small landscape. 

In this episode we cover:  

• Why do we use containers to grow some trees? (1:26)
• What trees can you grow in containers? (2:35) (7:04) (9:04)
• What are some of the planters made out of? (3:38)
• What do you fill the planters with? (4:28)
• The emotional impact of trees (10:31)
• Watering trees in a container (11:37)
• Fertilizing trees in a container (12:44) (13:09)
• Mulching trees in a container (14:57)

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

To learn more about the best trees to plan in containers, read our blog, Can You Grow Evergreens In A Container?

To learn more about soil care for potted trees and plants, read our blog, How to Refresh Potted Plants by Changing Soil. 

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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