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Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Talking Trees with Davey Tree

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Your trees and landscapes require care year round, and The Davey Tree Expert Company is here to help. Join our professional arborists and host Doug Oster every Thursday to learn all about caring for your trees and yards. We'll talk about introduced pests, seasonal tree care, deer damage, how to make your trees thrive and everything in between. So, what are you waiting for? Your trees need you!

  • 20 minutes 30 seconds
    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 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!

    28 May 2026, 9:00 am
  • 18 minutes 3 seconds
    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:
    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!

    21 May 2026, 9:00 am
  • 24 minutes 55 seconds
    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, Best Time to Overseed Lawn (Midwest, Northeast, South, West), How to Get Rid of a Lawn Full of Weeds,Lawn Aeration and Overseeding Aftercare and First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide To Lawn Care.

    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!

    14 May 2026, 9:00 am
  • 20 minutes 17 seconds
    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 keep your lawn happy, read our blogs Recommended Lawn Mowing Heights By Season (Spring, Summer, Fall), First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide To Lawn Care and How to Get Rid of a Lawn Full of Weeds.

    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!

    7 May 2026, 9:00 am
  • 20 minutes 22 seconds
    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, Tree Identification, Insect & Disease Issues and Tree Selection Guide. 

    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!

    30 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 19 minutes 25 seconds
    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. 

    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!

    23 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 19 minutes 40 seconds
    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 Damaged My Tree? and Hidden Storm Damage in Trees: Long-Term Risks & Preventative Care Tips.

    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!

    16 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 20 minutes 43 seconds
    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 Diseases Caused by Fungi.

    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!

    9 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 20 minutes 29 seconds
    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
    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!

    2 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 21 minutes 20 seconds
    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: @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!

    26 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 25 minutes 23 seconds
    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 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!

    19 March 2026, 9:00 am
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