Talking Trees Live: Arborist Interview Series
Get the Latest Tree Care Tips and Information from Davey’s Certified Arborists
Join us on Facebook Live monthly as we explore various tree care topics, from damaging tree insects and diseases to landscape best practices and seasonal tree care tips.
Be sure to have all your questions and concerns ready! You can ask them all live during the streaming interview.
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Mark your calendars for the upcoming Talking Trees Live series. See the schedule below!
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Preparing for Fall into Winter: Five Landscape Steps
September 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM EST
Featured Arborist: Lou Meyer
Now is a great time to get outside, admire, and ensure all your trees are healthy.
According to Lou Meyer, the more time you prepare now, the less time you’ll spend reacting in spring.
Plus, your trees will emerge healthier and perform better when they awaken from dormancy.
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Oak Trees: Common Tree Insects and Diseases
October 7, 2020 at 3:00 PM EST
Featured Arborist: Shawn Kingzette
Oak trees are one of the most loved trees. That is why the city of Chicago renamed the month of October to ‘OAKtober’ in 2015.
As beautiful as they are, Oak trees are also loved by tree pests and diseases such as Oak Wilt, Anthracnose, and Sudden Oak Death; just to name a few.
Learn how to save your magnificent Oaks from Chicago area arborist Shawn Kingzette.
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What are ‘Zombie Trees’?
October 21, 2020 at 3:00 PM EST
Severe weather can cause immediate damage to homes, roadways, and power lines. While clean-up may take a while, trees may not show evidence until much later.
These trees are called ‘Zombie Trees’ because they look alive on the outside, but they are really dying on the inside, and can present danger to unsuspecting property owners.
Learn from our expert arborists why some trees may be saved while others may be dying from the inside out and need to be removed.
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Why Do Trees Change Color in the Fall
Originally Aired: September 9, 2020
Featured Arborist: Josh Fritz
Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? The short answer is the result of a chemical reaction to prepare the trees for winter.
Hartney Greymont, a Davey Company, arborist Josh Fritz explores the science behind what gives leaves their fall foliage.
He also shares:
- What it means if you see leaves change color too early
- Fall tree care tips and information
- Best trees to plant for fall color
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The Wicked Spotted Lanternfly of the East
Originally Aired: August 26, 2020
Davey arborist Jason Gaskill answers viewers' questions around the Spotted Lanternfly live from Ridley State Park! You even get a chance to see this invasive insect (pest) on a tree.
A few topics covered during the interview:
- Where did Spotted Lanternfly come from?
- What trees are affected by Spotted Lanternfly?
- How to get rid of Spotted Lanternfly?
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Mediterranean Oak Borer: A New Threat to California’s Oak Trees
Originally Aired: August 26, 2020
Davey arborist Jess Running gives viewers the 4-1-1 on this emerging Oak Borer that is rapidly spreading in California.
A few topics covered during the interview include:- What trees are affected by the Mediterranean Oak Borer?
- What are signs of a tree infestation?
- Are there any available treatments?