All Things Soil: Types, Testing and Why it Matters

26/06/2025 23 min Temporada 5 Episodio 26
All Things Soil: Types, Testing and Why it Matters

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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 [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!