Best Davey Tree Expert Company Podcasts (2025)

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How to Prepare Trees for Summer Storms 19:07

9h ago19:07

19:07

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 Atla…

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This week Doug interviews Gabrielle Marsden, the Butterfly Ambassador, about the plight of the zebra swallowtail butterfly and how the paw paw tree could help the species. 36:35

4d ago36:35

36:35

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Declining Trees: Why Does it Happen and How Do We Spot it? 17:47

7d ago17:47

17:47

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 …

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This Doug tells a great story about a forgotten secret garden near the 17th hole of Oakmont Country Club. A young Bob Ford helped care for the garden. 33:35

12d ago33:35

33:35

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How to Care for Young Trees in the Summer 16:55

14d ago16:55

16:55

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) W…

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Doug explains how to grow disease-free tomatoes and talks Spring planting with Rob Kruljac from Davey Tree. 34:48

19d ago34:48

34:48

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Invasive Species: How to Maintain a Happy, Healthy Landscape 23:44

21d ago23:44

23:44

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…

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This week Doug talks to Rob Kruljac about tree identification and teaching kids about trees. 33:27

26d ago33:27

33:27

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Plant Health Care Innovations: The Urban Defense Warrior van 11:54

28d ago11:54

11:54

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 coordinato…

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Steve Repasky: Owner and President of Bee Control in for Doug today, talking bees and his experience in Kenya. 34:29

1M ago34:29

34:29

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How to Identify Trees by Their Bark and Foliage 16:30

1M ago16:30

16:30

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…

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The Organic Gardner with Doug Oster 5/11 33:35

1M ago33:35

33:35

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Davey Arborist Visit: What to Expect + When to Schedule 21:05

1M ago21:05

21:05

Matt Morgan from Davey's Sacramento office shares what homeowners should expect during a Davey arborist visit and the specific signs arborists look for to help your trees and landscape. In this episode we cover: Seasonal calls Davey offices receive(1:02) Matt's consult routine (1:58) Hackberry trees (3:57) Hackberry aphids (5:22) What Matt looks fo…

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PeggyAnne Montgomery from Flowerbulbs.com discusses spring planted bulbs and $100 bulb giveaway for listeners. 33:59

2M ago33:59

33:59

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Spring Lawn Pests + Lawn Species PART TWO 32:07

2M ago32:07

32:07

In part two of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, shares spring pests to look out for in lawns, as well as general spring lawn seeding practices. In this episode we cover: Spring pests & diseases in the lawn (:40) Weedy turf grass (:54) Warm season pests (1:51) Grubs (2:55) Snow mold (4…

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This week Doug talks with Rob Kruljac from The Davey Tree Expert Company about how to mulch the right way 35:35

2M ago35:35

35:35

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Help Your Lawn Thrive this Spring PART ONE 21:33

2M ago21:33

21:33

In part one of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, shares his tips to set your lawn up for success this spring. In this episode we cover: Cool weather impacting spring lawn care (1:02) First thing to do in your lawn this spring (2:44) Garden weasels and biochar (4:08) (5:06) Soil tempera…

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This week Doug welcomes Christi Wilhelmi to the show. She is the author of High Yield, Small Space Organic Gardening: Practical Tips for Growing Your Own Food 34:41

2M ago34:41

34:41

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How to Make Flowering Trees Thrive + an Arborist's Favorites 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Mike Holleran from Davey's Wilmington, Delaware, office discusses how to make spring-flowering trees thrive, what diseases threaten them and some of his favorites. In this episode we cover: Flowering tree diseases (:45) Disease resilience (2:39) Treating flowering tree diseases (4:00) Fertilizing (5:20) Inspection from an arborist (8:27) Pruning (1…

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This week Doug is joined by Eric Countryman from the Davey Tree Expert Company who explains how to plant and tree and make it thrive. 33:31

2M ago33:31

33:31

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White Oaks: What to Know + Its Impacts on Wildlife 20:10

2M ago20:10

20:10

Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region talks about all things white oak trees, including its acorn production, role in wildlife protection and significance to pop culture. In this episode we cover: Knowing the difference between different oak trees (:53) Growing differences between white and red oaks (2:01) Oak decline (3:29) The white oak's si…

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This week Doug interviews "Fig Whisperer" Steven Biggs about taking figs out of hibernation. 35:57

3M ago35:57

35:57

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How to ID and Avoid Fungus This Spring 19:44

3M ago19:44

19:44

Chrissy Balk, technical advisor with the Davey Institute, talks about fungal issues trees can experience in the spring, such as wood decay fungus and leaf diseases. Learn how to spot them as well as when they pose a threat to the tree versus when they are helpful to the tree. In this episode we cover: How do you know if a mushroom is good or bad? (…

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Today’s show featured Steve Repasky from Bee Control and Luke Werner from Davey Tree. 35:05

3M ago35:05

35:05

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Western Red Cedar: Fast Facts + How to Plant 17:03

3M ago17:03

17:03

Izzy Christmann from Davey's Portland, Oregon, office talks about the western red cedar tree, including essential planting tips, the variety of sizes it can grow into and how it interacts with weather conditions in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode we cover: Western red cedar fast facts (:42-2:02) Current weather in Portland, OR (2:42) What to…

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This week Doug interviews Ellen Zachos, author of Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods 34:06

3M ago34:06

34:06

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Successful Spring Planting Tips 31:10

3M ago31:10

31:10

Aaron Hoot from Davey's Dallas office shares spring planting tips to help kick off the spring, including the best native species to plant in his region as well as fertilization and watering tips. In this episode we cover: How to become successful at spring tree planting (:44) Aaron's favorite native species to plant (1:25) Planting season in Dallas…

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Doug answers questions about the Spring garden and particularly, how to grow Mexican sunflowers: one of his favorites. 33:41

3M ago33:41

33:41

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Trees in Pop Culture! Movies, Comics, Songs & More 25:12

3M ago25:12

25:12

Mike Cassidy from Davey's West Columbus office shares a list of tree appearances in pop culture, such as movies, comics, songs and more, which reminds us of the huge benefit trees play in our world. In this episode we cover: Trees have a larger space in our mind (1:17) Trees as creatures (2:44) Lord of the Rings (3:26) Maleficent (3:47) Guardians o…

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This week Doug talks about the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show along with appearing in the Farm to Table Expo area 32:58

3M ago32:58

32:58

This week Doug talks about the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show along with appearing in the Farm to Table Expo area

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Spring Pruning Advice - What to Prune & What Not to Prune 19:04

4M ago19:04

19:04

Dan Hager from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Concord, shares his top spring pruning tips as well as different pruning tools and common pruning mistakes homeowners make. In this episode we cover: Pruning consultation and goals for plants (1:17) Not everything needs to be pruned (1:50) What a homeowner can prune vs what a professional should …

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Doug answers questions about deer pressure, how to make an amaryllis rebloom, and how to have a great organic lawn. 32:58

4M ago32:58

32:58

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Bronze Birch Borer: What to Know + Its Impact on Trees 28:10

4M ago28:10

28:10

Tyson Geldseth from Davey's Tacoma office shares information about bronze birch borer, including its fatal impact on trees and the steps you can take to minimize its effects on your landscape. In this episode we cover: Bronze birch borer (:43) The severity of bronze birch borer (2:44) Is it too late to treat a tree infected by bronze birch borer? (…

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Doug's tribute to Jon Burnett, problems with Asian Jumping Worms and garlic, Doug answers more garden questions 35:23

4M ago35:23

35:23

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A Preview into Davey's Annual Training Program D.I.T.S. 17:30

4M ago17:30

17:30

Hear from three students attending the Davey Institute of Trees Sciences (D.I.T.S.) program, Davey’s flagship training program in biological sciences, safety, tree and plant care and management techniques. Brandon Ponciano from Davey's Dallas office, Carl Myers from Davey's Loganville, GA office and Georges Bois from Davey's Burnaby, British Columb…

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This week Doug answers questions about improving the soil with compost and pests on roses and tomatoes 34:03

4M ago34:03

34:03

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Hawthorns: The Different Types + Common Diseases 19:59

4M ago19:59

19:59

Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region shares information about green and Washington hawthorn trees, including what diseases they are susceptible to and how you can diversify your landscape by planting them. In this episode we cover: What are hawthorn trees? (:43) Does Lou see fire blight on hawthorns, and can it be controlled? (4:49) (5:14) Ho…

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Doug answers questions about moles, spring lawn prep, and announces his latest trip to Italy. 34:07

4M ago34:07

34:07

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How to Plant Bare Root, B&B and Container Trees + Pros & Cons 20:06

5M ago20:06

20:06

Emily Mumford from Davey's South St. Paul office shares the scoop on bare root, balled and burlapped (B&B) and container trees, including the pros and cons of each and how to plant them effectively. In this episode we cover: What are bare root trees? (:53) How to plant bare root trees (3:18) (4:42) What are container trees? (6:14) What to do if you…

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Doug interviews Kelly Norris, author of 'Your Natural Garden." 31:34

5M ago31:34

31:34

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How to Care for Young & Newly Planted Trees this Winter! 19:03

5M ago19:03

19:03

Sean Zieche from Davey's Glen Ellyn office explains what you can do to preserve newly planted and young trees this winter to help them thrive in the spring. In this episode we cover: What can you do if your tree is affected by winter weather? (1:05) Should you mulch young trees during cold temperatures? (2:15) What to do before winter arrives (3:26…

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The week The Organic Gardener interviews Lee Miller, author of The Houseplant Guide. She has great tips for making indoor plants thrive. 35:05

5M ago35:05

35:05

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Safety: Echoing Trust, Training and Performance 15:59

5M ago15:59

15:59

Jon Schmidt from Davey's safety team shares how he is emphasizing the importance of new, innovative safety measures throughout all of Davey's service lines. In this episode we cover: What does Jon do in his role as program manager for human and organizational performance? (:36) (4:57) How did Jon's research influence safety practices at Davey? (2:3…

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This week Doug interviews famous plant breeder Buddy Lee who introduced the Encore Azalea. 35:11

5M ago35:11

35:11

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Winter Pruning: Maintain Your Trees During Cold Months 16:36

5M ago16:36

16:36

Nick Bates from Davey's Long Island office shares the importance of winter pruning and how to do so correctly and efficiently. In this episode we cover: Why is it important to prune trees this time of year? (:41) (15:11) How does weather affect pruning? (2:07) Is there a correct way to explain pruning? (2:57) Why you should let professionals prune …

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Doug talks with an old colleague from his newspaper days about the WWII tomato seeds and the Hydrangea Queen who explains how to choose reliable bloomers. 35:39

5M ago35:39

35:39

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Winter Storm Cleanup PART 2 21:59

5M ago21:59

21:59

Michael Spaulding from Davey's Portland, OR office talks about what post winter storm tree work looks like for arborists, including how Michael and his team handled Portland's January 2024 winter storm. In this episode we cover: What post storm work looks like for an arborist (0:39) Setting up priority (3:11) Powerlines (4:49) Being a counselor to …

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Today Doug took calls about tomato seeds, garlic, and discussed what he's planning for his garden this season 36:24

6M ago36:24

36:24

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Winter Storm Preparation PART 1 18:11

6M ago18:11

18:11

Michael Spaulding from Davey's Portland, OR office talks about what an arborist does to prepare for winter storms and what homeowners can do to help, as well as how Portland's January 2024 storm affected Davey's office, clients and trees in the area. In this episode we cover: What does an arborist do to prepare for a winter storm? (0:40) (5:33) How…