Best The Davey Tree Expert Company Podcasts (2025)

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Urban Forestry: Native Species & Climate Change 26:09

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4d ago26:09

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Sam Heywood, area manager for Davey Resource Group (DRG), talks about urban forestry and answers listener questions about planting native species in urban environments and how climate change is affecting the species we plant. In this episode we cover: What is DRG? (0:48) Tree inventories (2:01) How did Sam start working at Davey? (3:55) Why should …

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Winter Wonders: Trees and Plants with Winter Interest 21:03

11d ago21:03

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Adam Passo, district manager of Davey's Milwaukee office, talks about all kinds of trees and plants with winter interest, explaining how their berries, bark and foliage stand out during colder months. In this episode we cover: Evergreens (0:44) (8:42) Trees with four-season interest (1:27) Three-flowered maple (2:09) Paperbark maple (3:39) Do trees…

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Branch Out with These Unique Trees for a More Diverse Landscape 19:08

18d ago19:08

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Craig Stone, assistant district manager at Davey's South Pittsburgh office, talks about unique trees that can increase landscape diversity, along with key characteristics homeowners should consider when selecting the right tree for their yard. In this episode we cover: Silverbell trees (0:55) Diversity in our landscape (1:53) Client responses to un…

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Is Your Lawn Ready for Fall? - Seasonal Tips for a Healthy Landscape 32:57

25d ago32:57

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Zane Raudenbush, manager of research operations at the Davey Institute, shares expert tips on managing your lawn during the fall season, including turf health, grass types, sodding and more. In this episode we cover: Zane's role at Davey (0:32) How the Eastern U.S. drought is affecting turf health (1:17) Can dead turfgrass recover? (3:44) Turfgrass…

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Leaf it Alone! - How to Use Fallen Leaves in Your Garden & Landscape 22:40

1M ago22:40

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Michael Holleran, assistant district manager from Davey's Wilmington, DE office, talks about the many uses and benefits of leaves, including nutrients, composting, mulching and more. In this episode we cover: How to repurpose leaves on your property (0:51) (14:34) What to do with thick patches of leaves (1:40) Leaves for mulching (4:03) Testing you…

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Breaking Down Tree Removal: Costs, Considerations and Benefits of Working with Davey 25:28

1M ago25:28

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David Horvath, sales arborist from Davey's Lake Bluff office, talks about the many factors of tree removal on client properties, such as costs, site assessments, best practices and the importance of communication. In this episode we cover: When preservation isn't possible, removal is the only option (0:58) Factors of tree removal that arborists con…

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Fall Foliage Already? - Why Leaves May Turn Early This Year 22:10

2M ago22:10

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Michael Sundberg, district manager of Davey's West Denver office, talks about early fall color on trees, as well as why it occurs, problems to look out for and how to treat stressed-out trees. In this episode we cover: What were Denver's spring and summer seasons like this year? (0:50) Denver trees' response to a wet spring (1:40) What homeowners s…

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Arborist Answers Your Questions PART 2 21:12

2M ago21:12

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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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Arborist Answers Your Questions PART 1 20:29

2M ago20:29

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

2M ago20:34

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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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Summer Pests Bugging Your Trees & Plants 18:58

3M ago18:58

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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

3M ago16:37

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

3M ago24:59

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

3M ago21:46

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

4M ago27:02

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

4M ago21:36

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

4M ago23:17

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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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How to Prepare Trees for Summer Storms 19:07

4M ago19:07

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

5M ago17:47

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

5M ago16:55

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

5M ago23:44

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

5M ago11:54

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

6M ago16:30

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

6M ago21:05

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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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Spring Lawn Pests + Lawn Species PART TWO 32:07

6M ago32:07

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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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Help Your Lawn Thrive this Spring PART ONE 21:33

6M ago21:33

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

6M ago28:03

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

7M ago20:10

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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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How to ID and Avoid Fungus This Spring 19:44

7M ago19:44

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

7M ago17:03

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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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Successful Spring Planting Tips 31:10

7M ago31:10

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

8M ago25:12

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

8M ago19:04

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

8M ago28:10

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

8M ago17:30

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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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Hawthorns: The Different Types + Common Diseases 19:59

9M ago19:59

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

9M ago20:06

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

9M ago19:03

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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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Safety: Echoing Trust, Training and Performance 15:59

9M ago15:59

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

9M ago16:36

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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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Winter Storm Cleanup PART 2 21:59

10M ago21:59

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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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Winter Storm Preparation PART 1 18:11

10M ago18:11

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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…

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Can Tree Roots Freeze? - Here's How to Protect Them 16:18

10M ago16:18

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Ben Cuddeback from Davey's Northwest Detroit office shares signs that your tree's roots are being affected by freezing temperatures and how to protect them this winter, as well as what you can do in the spring to set them up for the next winter. In this episode we cover: Is snow a good insulator for roots? (0:41) Roots freezing (1:26) Mulching in t…

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Evergreen & Shrub Winter Care 18:11

10M ago18:11

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David Horvath from Davey's Lake Bluff office shares how you should be caring for your evergreens and shrubs in the winter to help ensure they'll thrive once spring comes back around! In this episode we cover: First thing that comes to mind for evergreen and shrub care in the winter (0:39) Anti-desiccants (1:11) Importance of reading the labels (3:5…

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Black Gum: Why it's Popular & the Various Names 21:04

11M ago21:04

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Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region talks all things black gum trees, including the different names the tree goes by and the numerous benefits the species provides to a homeowner's landscape. In this episode we cover: Black gum vs Sweetgum trees (1:03) Why do people love black gums? (2:45) (10:30) Black gum's seasonal colors (3:49) Are black…

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Blue Spruce: Why it's Struggling & How to Help 15:28

11M ago15:28

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Jay Judd from Davey's East Denver office shares information about the blue spruce tree, including how factors such as climate change and native pests are impacting these trees. In this episode we cover: What is the blue spruce? (:43) How is Colorado's climate affecting the blue spruce? (1:25) Is the blue spruce still being planted? (4:55) What othe…

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How to Winterize Your Landscape & Garden 20:33

11M ago20:33

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Eric Countryman from Davey's East Pittsburgh office discusses best practices for winterizing your landscape to help ensure it will thrive in spring and summer. In this episode we cover: How have drought conditions impacted trees on the East Coast? (:52) (1:38) How to winterize maple trees (2:34) (4:11) What material does Eric use to winterize trees…

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Tour Davey's SEED Campus with Dan Joy 18:08

12M ago18:08

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Dan Joy, executive vice president and assistant to the president, gives a tour of Davey's Science, Employee Education and Development (SEED) Campus that will open in 2025. Dan takes us through the campus and shares information about each area, emphasizing how it will strengthen safety, training and research in the green industry. You can watch this…

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Gift Natural Holiday Wreaths this Season - Mickman Brothers, a Davey company 19:13

12M ago19:13

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Dennis Zerwas Jr., Commercial Landscape Services (CLS) advertising and promotions manager from Mickman Brothers, a Davey company, shares the inside scoop on the company's holiday wreath-making process and how you can buy your own! In this episode we cover: How did Mickman's Brothers begin making wreaths? (:43) Is right now a busy time for wreath-ma…

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Black Walnut: Is it True You Can't Grow Underneath Them? 17:45

1y ago17:45

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In this episode, Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region shares information about black walnut trees, including if black walnuts are edible and what specific plants you can grow under these trees. In this episode we cover: What are black walnut trees? (1:18) What is black walnut dye? (2:45) Do people eat black walnuts? (4:09) (6:10) How big do b…