The Anatomy of Trees: Growth Rings, Inner Layers, Roots and More
Chrissy Balk, plant pathologist and technical advisor at the Davey Institute, talks about the intricate and fascinating anatomy of trees, including the function of each internal trunk layer, how root ...
19 Feb 23min
A Closer Look at Davey's Annual Training Program D.I.T.S.
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 techni...
12 Feb 15min
Trees We Love! - An Arborist's Favorites for Valentine's Day
Frank Thompson from Davey’s Buffalo office shares his “love at first sight” — trees! For Valentine’s Day, Frank walks us through three of his favorite species, his background in environmental science ...
5 Feb 23min
Dormant Season & Early Spring Tips: What Will the Groundhog Decide?
Mike Cassidy from Davey’s West Columbus office shares advice for whatever Groundhog Day brings! Will there be six more weeks of winter or an early spring? In this episode, Cassidy covers last‑minute d...
29 Jan 23min
Trends in Gardening: Live at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show!
Lou Meyer, arborist and business developer in Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, meets with host Doug Oster at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show! Here, they discuss the latest trends in gardening, includi...
22 Jan 18min
Five Tree Care Mistakes Homeowners Make: Five Years of Talking Trees!
Eric Countryman, district manager of Davey’s East Pittsburgh office and the first-ever guest on the podcast, joins host Doug Oster to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Talking Trees with Davey Tree! ...
15 Jan 22min
Facing Frost Cracking: How to Protect Trees During Winter
Paul Vega from Davey's Elmsford office talks about how trees adapt to winter and how homeowners can take care of them during the colder months, including frost cracking, tree dormancy, safe winter wor...
8 Jan 22min
Hiring an Arborist in 2026: Why It Matters & What They Do
Jason Parker, district manager of Davey's Warminster office, walks us through what it's like to work with a Davey arborist, including the client relationship, consultations, proposals, price and safet...
1 Jan 26min
