Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Winter Wonders: Trees and Plants with Winter Interest

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 with winter interest shine in other seasons? (5:14)London plane vs. Sycamore (5:55)Concolor fir (7:41)Sunkissed arborvitae (7:47) (10:01)Blue juniper (8:01) How do arborists recommend unknown trees? (9:09)Japanese white pine (10:20)Winter interest trees' berries (11:05)What was Wisconsin's summer season like? (12:42)Shagbark hickory (13:11)Stewartia (14:35)Red twig dogwoods (15:13)Peach hydrangeas (15:57)Adam's experience and travels as an arborist (16:44)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about trees and plants with winter interest, read our blog, Best Trees to Plant for Winter Color. To read our blogs about tree care in the winter, read our blogs, Can You Plant Trees, Shrubs or Evergreens in the Winter? and Winter Watering Tips for Evergreens. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: 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!Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

Branch Out with These Unique Trees for a More Diverse Landscape

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 unique species recommendations (2:25)Characteristics for homeowners to consider (3:18)Magnolias (5:32)Where should you plant a magnolia tree? (9:01)Can Southern magnolias survive in Pittsburgh's climate? (10:21)Stewartia trees (11:20)Dogwood trees (12:14)Where should you plant a dogwood tree? (14:03)Sentimental value of trees (14:36)How did Craig become an arborist? (15:38)Black gum trees (16:49)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about unique tree species, read our Tree Selection Guide blogs. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: 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!Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

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

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 seeds (4:35)Watering (6:38)Sod (8:04)Fall weed control (12:11)Nutsedge (12:17)Now (early fall) is the best time for fall weed control (14:00)Fall fertilization (15:11)Can you overseed your lawn to make it look healthier? (17:31)Buy high-quality seeds (18:00)How Zane keeps his lawn green (21:30) (27:19)When and how to cut your grass in fall (24:10)Stoloniferous and rhizomatous grass (26:05)Bring a professional in to look at your grass (29:00)Should you leave fall leaves on your grass? (29:28)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about keeping your landscape healthy this season, read our Lawncare & Maintenance blogs. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: 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!Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

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

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 your soil's pH levels (5:34)Removing leaves is removing a source of nutrients (7:04)Leaves for compost (8:29)Why should we compost? (9:53)What are the easiest leaves to deal with? (13:24)Other uses for leaves (15:24)Locust leaves (17:04)Soil conditions during and after a drought (18:00)Wildlife looking for water during drought (19:33)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about leaves and all their uses and benefits, read our blogs, Managing Fallen Leaves In Your Yard and Compost Shredded, Dry Leaves for Leaf Compost Benefits. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: 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!Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

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

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 consider (1:25)Stag trees and left over wood (3:40)Don't wait until your tree is dead to schedule a removal (6:58)Tree removal methods and cost (8:58)Benefits of working with professional arborists (11:40)Davey's tree removal price comes with unmatched safety, care and trust (12:37)Removal costs to consider for homeowners (16:34)Arborist-to-client communication is key (19:47)Concrete-filled trees (22:00)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about tree removal and making sure it's done the right way, read our blogs, How Much is the Cost of Tree Removal?,  Is Tree Stump Removal Necessary, Or Is It Better To Grind A Stump?, and 6 Signs It Might Be Time to Remove Your Tree. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: 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!Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!