Best Davey Tree Expert Company Podcasts (2025)

We sent in your questions, so in this part two episode, Davey arborist Lou Meyer answers them! To submit a question for a future episode, email us at [email protected]. In this episode we cover: Planting trees in wet areas (0:40) Replanting where a tree used to be (5:04) What is the best treatment for moss in your yard? (9:23) Japanese stiltgrass …

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This week Doug finds a couple growing thousands of figs from a very special tree. 34:05

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Arborist Answers Your Questions PART 1 20:29

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We sent in your questions, so in this part one episode, Davey arborist Lou Meyer answers them! To submit a question for a future episode, email us at [email protected]. In this episode we cover: Growing trees in containers (1:03) How is biochar applied? (9:46) Chlorosis - iron sulfate or biochar? (14:42) To find your local Davey office, check out …

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This week Doug answers your questions and talks pollinators with Davey Tree. 34:02

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What's Growing On My Tree? - Black Knot, Galls & Other Growths 20:34

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Brian Sieber, district manager of Davey's Cincinnati office, talks about different growths that could be harming your trees, such as black knot and galls. In this episode we cover: Black knot (1:02) Pruning infected trees (3:08) How to avoid black knot (4:08) Are healthy trees resistant to pathogens and pests? (5:09) Does cutting out black knot sav…

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This week Doug features the Hilltop Urban Farm which helps their community in many ways. 37:26

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This week Doug features the Hilltop Urban Farm which helps their community in many ways.

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Summer Pests Bugging Your Trees & Plants 18:58

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Ryan Kasak, sales arborist at Davey's Wickes/arborists, a Davey company, office, talks about a variety of summertime pests, as well as how homeowners can spot and get rid of them. In this episode we cover: Bagworms (00:48) Aphids (3:33) Crape myrtle trees in Rockland County, NY (5:24) Japanese beetles (6:06) Is a healthy tree not as prone to pests?…

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Wetlands 101: Why These Habitats Matter 16:37

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Ana Burns, senior area manager at Davey Resource Group (DRG), talks all about wetlands, their ecological importance and the work that DRG is doing to preserve these natural habitats. In this episode we cover: What is Davey Resource Group (DRG)? (00:41) Ana's role at DRG (1:15) How is a wetland defined? (1:49) How are wetlands important to the envir…

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This week Doug answers lots of different questions from listeners including dealing the multitude of sycamore trees 35:02

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Drought-Stressed Trees: Infections, Defenses and How to Help 24:59

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Jess Divin, district manager of Davey's East San Antonio office, talks about how Texas' long-term drought is impacting trees, as well as the infections that can result from drought stress and the natural defenses trees use to survive. In this episode we cover: Oak wilt fungal infection (00:42) How can homeowners take care of oak wilt? (3:40) Years-…

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This week Doug answers questions about watering and fertilization and talks to Davey's Craig Stone about what not to do with your trees. 35:23

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Tulip Poplar: The Beautiful, Fast Growing, Popular Maryland Tree 21:46

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Lou Meyer, reginal business developer in Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, talks about the beautiful tulip poplar tree, including its height, classification and uses for its wood. In this episode we cover: Description of the tulip poplar (00:42) Where and how do they grow? (2:18) Weak wood vs. mid wood trees (5:02) Colonizer trees (6:03) Tulip poplar le…

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This week Doug answers your questions about summer lawn care, garlic, and dealing with insect problems on broccoli. 34:28

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Emerald Ash Borer: The Difference 1 Year Can Make 27:02

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Scott Gardner, district manager of Davey's Burnaby office, talks about the devastating emerald ash borer infestation among the surrounding Vancouver area and how different it is one year later, as well as the predictions and precautions being taken to tackle the situation. In this episode we cover: Emerald ash borer spread in the metro Vancouver ar…

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This week Doug answers questions about hibiscus, about replacing a lawn, and talks with Luke Werner from the Davey Tree Expert company 32:00

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Eastern Hemlock: Pests, Benefits and the Pennsylvania State Tree 21:36

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Lou Meyer, regional business developer in Davey's mid-Atlantic region, talks about the Pennsylvania state tree, the Eastern hemlock, as well as its beauty, benefits and threats it faces from the hemlock woolly adelgid. In this episode we cover: History of the Eastern hemlock (1:03) Horticultural oil for pest control (2:18) (5:56) What are other tre…

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This week Doug answers garden questions about a plethora of garden pests and how to battle them organically. 36:56

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All Things Soil: Types, Testing and Why it Matters 23:17

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Jason Parker, district manager of Davey's Warminster office, talks about why soil is so vital for a healthy landscape, as well as which plants are best for certain types of soil and how to keep soil healthy. In this episode we cover: Most common types of soil in Philadelphia (1:27) Topsoil from new developments (1:58) Soil testing (3:14) How to pro…

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This week Doug interviews Craig Stone from the Davey Tree Expert Company about pests and diseases of trees. 35:00

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How to Prepare Trees for Summer Storms 19:07

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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Spring Lawn Pests + Lawn Species PART TWO 32:07

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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

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Help Your Lawn Thrive this Spring PART ONE 21:33

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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How to ID and Avoid Fungus This Spring 19:44

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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

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

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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

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Successful Spring Planting Tips 31:10

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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

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

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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

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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