Talking Trees with Davey Tree

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

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 leaves (7:43)Tulip poplar flowers (8:52)Tulip poplar fruit (9:57)They grow to extremely tall heights (10:24)How are trees like these measured? (12:03)How do climbers face their fear of heights? (14:28)Uses for the tulip poplar's wood (16:34)Tulip poplar pests and diseases (17:14)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To read our tree blogs to learn all about the different flowering trees in the magnolia genus, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Care Tips, News & ChecklistsConnect 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!

Emerald Ash Borer: The Difference 1 Year Can Make

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 area (00:45)How serious is the infestation? (2:52)EAB in the eastern U.S. (5:30)What's the plan to stop the spread in the metro Vancouver area? (6:01)Injections (6:05)Tree removal (7:05)Neonicotinoid insecticides ban? (7:44)EAB infestation in the lower mainland (9:45)How does the climate affect ash trees' longevity? (11:03)Physical damage from EAB (12:49)What will happen over the next 12 months? (13:24)Containment (13:32)Removal (14:00)How does EAB treatment work? (15:26)Percentage of trees being treated (16:21)Removal is cheaper while the tree can still be climbed (17:40)EAB media coverage (18:13) (20:04)What can be done to mitigate damage? (19:32)What good news can we expect this time next year? (21:15)What's the hope for stopping the infestation? (23:50)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To hear Scott's EAB podcast episode from one year ago, listen here, How Emerald Ash Borer is Making its Way Out West.To read our emerald ash borer blogs to stay updated on their patterns and signs of damage, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here, EAB Davey Tree 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!

Eastern Hemlock: Pests, Benefits and the Pennsylvania State Tree

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 treatment options for these trees? (4:04)Signs of hemlock woolly adelgid (6:47)Does fertilization help Eastern hemlocks? (8:07)How weather and temperature affect these pests (8:31)Can these pests kill hemlocks? (10:08)Hemlock woolly adelgid damage treatment (10:48)The wonder and beauty of Eastern hemlocks (11:41)Are they easy to grow? (13:32) (14:06)Shade-tolerant evergreen (13:40)Physical description and genus of the tree (14:52)These trees need room to grow (16:20)Eastern hemlock cultivars (17:03)Are all hemlock cultivars susceptible to hemlock woolly adelgid? (18:33)Can deer damage these cultivars? (18:56)Other uses for the Eastern hemlock (19:16)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To read our Eastern hemlock blogs to know how to identify and care for the tree, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists.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!

All Things Soil: Types, Testing and Why it Matters

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 properly plant trees in soil (5:20)Older neighborhoods usually have better soil (7:07)Should you do a soil test in a wooded area? (8:02)Different trees need different soil pH levels to grow (9:42)Based on your soil, choose your trees and plants wisely (11:04)Best species for low quality soil (13:16)Swamp white oak vs white oak (16:44)Leaving fallen leaves on the ground is great for soil (18:24)Best soil care processes (19:40)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To read our soil blogs to ensure your soil is happy and healthy, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Care Tips, News & ChecklistsConnect 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!

How to Prepare Trees for Summer Storms

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 Atlanta (2:32)Get a tree checkup every six months (3:05)What arborists do to inspect a property (4:45)Don't over elevate your trees (7:33)Dead branch tips and broken limbs (9:49)Construction nearby can damage roots (10:50)How soon do people call for help on their trees? (11:54)Which trees are more prone to storm damage? (12:45)How do arborists prepare when a storm is coming? (14:05)How Kyle came into his horticulture and arboriculture career (16:24)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To read our summer storm blogs to prevent storm damage to your trees, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists 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!