Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Happy Halloween! Which creepy crawlers should I look out for? John Powell from Arborguard, a Davey company, in Atlanta joins us to talk about this season's top pests, such as beetles and mites, and what homeowners can do to address them.

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

More from John Powell:

• How to Take Care of Tree Damage During an Atlanta’s Winter

To learn more about these creepy crawlers, please visit How to Stop Pine Beetle Infestation, Spider Mites: How to Identify and Treat, and Identifying Common Fall Tree Insects (Pests).

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Will my soil affect how my tree grows? Grant Thompson, research soil scientist at the Davey Institute, joins us to talk about the ongoing urban soil compaction research happening at the SEED Campus, and shares why healthy soils are critical to tree growth and long-term landscape success.

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

To learn more about soil health and compaction, please visit Is Soil Compacted Around Trees and What to Do, Why Is Soil Important for Tree Health and Growth, and Tips For Healthy Soil.

To keep up with what's happening at SEED, please visit About The SEED Campus and The SEED Scoop blog.

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How do I know if my tree is dormant or decaying? Leo Katz from Davey's Portland, OR office joins us to explain the key differences between normal dormancy and signs of decay, including what homeowners should look for, potential risks and when it's time to call a professional.

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

To hear more from Leo Katz, please read/watch:

• Best Winter Tree Care Tips from Portland Arborists

To learn more about tree dormancy and decay, please visit What Does the Dormant Season Mean For Your Trees?, How to Tell if a Tree is Dead in Winter, and Zombie Trees: What You Need to Know,

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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 Know
• Are You Fertilizing & Planting Your Trees This Fall?
• How to Tell if Trees Are Struggling with Houston Heat | Davey Tree
• Christmas Tree Tips from a Houston Arborist | Davey Tree

To learn more about fungal issues, please visit Mushrooms at the Base of Tree, Tree Troubles in Wet Weather: Tri-State Pest & Disease Guide and What Is This Whitish Gray (Or Whitish Pink) Fuzz On My Grass?

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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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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 Stress
• Blue Spruce: Why it's Struggling & How to Help
• A Denver Arborist’s Journey to Protecting Urban Forests
• Expert advice on caring for trees during long summer days

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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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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 Leaves
• Keeping Your Plants Alive in Texas Heat
• Tree Dormancy in Trouble in Austin
• How Oak Trees Benefit Austin, Texas

To learn more about drought, check out:

• How to keep your trees healthy during ongoing drought
• Drought, heat ease, but effects could linger across counties
• Why Some Trees Recover After Drought and Others Don’t
• What Should I Do with My Trees in a Drought?

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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 Meyer
• Tree Watering Tips with Lou Meyer
• Kentucky Coffee Tree: Why Arborists Love This Tree
• Food from Trees! - Pies, Syrups, Liqueur and More

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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 Trees that Can Boost Your Property Value, Want to Boost the Value of Your Home? Plant a Tree — Now and How to Make a New Landscape Feel “Lived In”.

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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 Cut Back Perennials & How Far, Perennial Bloom Calendar: Month By Month and When Should You Stop Watering Trees, Perennials and Garden in Fall?

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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 Trees Change Color Earlier Than Others.

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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 are Important.

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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 & The Impact On The Ecosystem and Tree Identification: Do I Have A Beech Tree.

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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.

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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: Trees with Invasive & Non-Invasive Roots.

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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 & Transplanting and Trimming and Pruning.

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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
• Watch our YouTube video, How to Improve Soil Health with Biochar
• Read our blog, Biochar Soil Amendment: Everything You Need to Know

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Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.

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 Protect Roots During Summer Heatwaves, Signs and Symptoms of Tree Stress (Plus Treatment) and The Dirt on Drought Stress and Its Effect on Your Trees.

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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

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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.

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Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.

Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!

Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.

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 Bees Guide and Ultimate Guide for Best Flowering Shrubs.

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.

Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!

Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.

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 Ultimate Guide for Best Flowering Shrubs.

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 podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!

Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email podcasts@davey.com.