We’ve talked about the importance of kids and students in episodes 55 and 116 respectively. We also talked about how the future is key in episode 115. I regularly hear (even during the recent #treechat on twitter) that we need more focus on educating children on why trees are key and the keys to caring for trees, but I don’t hear many efforts to retain and develop our professionals in arboriculture and forestry. Join us this week and we explore the "Keys to Early Professionals".

Species Spotlight

This week's tree species is armed and has an edible importance. Listen to learn more about honeylocust, Gleditsia triacanthos.

pH is Key to Trees

Join us this week as we focus in on an important aspect of soil. That’s right – soil pH is key to the success of our trees. We will talk about what pH is, how it affects our trees and what, if anything, we can do to change it. That’s this week on #TreesAreKey

Species Spotlight

Listen this week to learn more about another oak tree that is often referred to as pin oak. Water oak, Quercus nigra, is a deciduous, Texas native.

We are in prime planting season and we are approaching prime transplanting season. Many people want to save a tree from destruction or just want to move it to a better location in the yard. It’s not easy, but it is possible. Join us this week as we talk about the keys to and pitfalls of transplanting trees.

Species Spotlight

Join us this week to learn about another Texas native that is susceptible to emerald ash borer. Texas Ash, Fraxinus texensis, is medium-sized tree you may not be familiar with.

It’s that time of year when we tend to have lots of raw materials to make our own mulch, leaf mold, and compost.

We’ve talked about mulch extensively in previous episodes and we’ve talked about how to make and use leaf mold (an alternative to compost). Join us this week when we talk about the Keys to Compost and talk about how to make and use this useful soil amendment.

Species Spotlight

This week's spotlight is another tree susceptible to emerald ash borer. Green ash, Fraxinus pennsylvanica, which is also known as red ash.

We’ve talked about how to select a species for your planting location. We have, also discussed many different species that grow around Texas over the last couple of years, but not every species is a good fit in every area.

Tune in as we talk about ecoregions and how they may influence what we should plant.

Species Spotlight

Listen this week to learn more about one of our native trees that is under threat from emerald ash borer. This week's tree is white ash, Fraxinus Americana. You will even learn how to tell it apart from it's close relative green ash.

Roots are active this time of year across Texas. That makes it a good time to plant trees and fertilize established trees if needed. Root management is often overlooked even though they are the foundation of the tree. Tune in this this week as we discuss the Keys to Root Management.

We’ve talked a lot about choosing the right species, picking the best tree at the nursery, and how to properly plant a tree but we haven’t talked about how many trees we should plant. Join us this week as we start a conversation about the Keys to How Many Trees.

Species Spotlight

Listen to #TreesAreKey this week to learn more about an important tree for birds. Common Hackberry, Celtis occidentalis, grows fast and is a good source of food for our feathered friends.

Keys to Fall Tree Care

It has started cooling off in Texas and that means Fall has arrived. Join us this week to learn more about what you should be doing for your trees this season.

Species Spotlight

Brazilian Bluewood, Condalia hookeri, is a small tree or large shrub that is armed and delicious. Listen to this episode of #TreesAreKey to learn more about this tough Texas native, and why it is called bluewood.

Keys to Educational Impact

Education is key to affecting change, yet many of us aren’t great teachers. Join us this week as we explore the keys to maximizing the impact of our educational efforts.

Species Spotlight

Blackgum, Nyssa sylvatica, is a beautiful tree this time of year. Listen to this week's #TreesAreKey to learn more about this wonderful tree that can add sweetness to your life.

Keys to Fall Webworms

Our days are getting shorter and our nights are getting longer. Fall webworms are a common pest this time of year, but rarely warrant treatment this late in the season. Join us this week as the #TreesAreKey podcast discusses these little pests and how to distinguish them from eastern tent caterpillars.

Species Spotlight

Flameleaf Sumac, Rhus lanceolate, aka Prairie Sumac is a deciduous, Texas native shrub or small tree with a culinary use. Listen to this episode of #TreesAreKey to learn more.