Best The Davey Tree Expert Company Podcasts (2025)

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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

4h ago35:35

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Help Your Lawn Thrive this Spring PART ONE 21:33

2d 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

6d ago34:41

34:41

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

9d 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

14d ago33:31

33:31

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

17d 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

21d ago35:57

35:57

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How to ID and Avoid Fungus This Spring 19:44

24d 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

28d ago35:05

35:05

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

1M 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

1M ago34:06

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Successful Spring Planting Tips 31:10

1M 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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Doug answers questions about the Spring garden and particularly, how to grow Mexican sunflowers: one of his favorites. 33:41

1M ago33:41

33:41

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

2M 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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This week Doug talks about the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show along with appearing in the Farm to Table Expo area 32:58

2M ago32:58

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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

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

2M 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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Doug answers questions about deer pressure, how to make an amaryllis rebloom, and how to have a great organic lawn. 32:58

2M ago32:58

32:58

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

2M 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

2M ago35:23

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

2M 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

2M ago34:03

34:03

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Hawthorns: The Different Types + Common Diseases 19:59

2M 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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Doug answers questions about moles, spring lawn prep, and announces his latest trip to Italy. 34:07

3M ago34:07

34:07

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

3M 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

3M ago31:34

31:34

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

3M 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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The week The Organic Gardener interviews Lee Miller, author of The Houseplant Guide. She has great tips for making indoor plants thrive. 35:05

3M ago35:05

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Safety: Echoing Trust, Training and Performance 15:59

3M 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

3M ago35:11

35:11

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

3M 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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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

4M ago35:39

35:39

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Winter Storm Cleanup PART 2 21:59

4M 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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Today Doug took calls about tomato seeds, garlic, and discussed what he's planning for his garden this season 36:24

4M ago36:24

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Winter Storm Preparation PART 1 18:11

4M 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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This Week garden guru Doug Oster interviews Natalie Carmolli from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs. 36:11

4M ago36:11

36:11

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

4M 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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Doug talks with Keith Kaiser from the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden about Dazzling Nights and Natalie Carmolli about "Deer Proof" plants. 29:44

4M ago29:44

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Evergreen & Shrub Winter Care 18:11

4M 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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Doug talks with Alliy Gundlach, seed technician from Tree Pittsburgh about saving seeds and genetic diversity. 31:36

4M ago31:36

31:36

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

5M 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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Doug interviews Lou Meyer from the Davey Tree Expert Company about the black walnut myth. 32:44

5M ago32:44

32:44

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How Emerald Ash Borer is Affecting Wood Waste 15:55

5M ago15:55

15:55

Gail Nozal from Davey Resource Group and Mike Dye from Davey's Twin Cities Wood Products office discuss how emerald ash borer (EAB) has caused a significant increase in wood waste in the area. In this episode we cover: EAB in Minnesota (:46) What happens with affected ash trees? (1:30) (2:32) What should you do with your tree if it is affected? (3:…

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Doug interviews Jordyn Melino about Phipps Holiday Magic and also Danielle Crumrine from Tree Pittsburgh. 34:51

5M ago34:51

34:51

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

5M 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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Denise Schreiber aka Mrs. Know It All Fills in for Doug Oster (11/24/24) 31:24

5M ago31:24

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How to Winterize Your Landscape & Garden 20:33

5M 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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Doug interviews award winning photographer Rob Cardillo who has Pittsburgh roots. 33:57

5M ago33:57

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

5M ago18:08

18:08

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…