Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Soil is the Solution: Why Healthy Soil Matters for Trees

October 22, 2026·16 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Will my soil affect how my tree grows? Grant Thompson, research soil scientist at the Davey Institute, joins us to talk about the ongoing urban soil compaction research happening at the SEED Campus, and shares why healthy soils are critical to tree growth and long-term landscape success. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about soil health and compaction, please visit Is Soil Compacted Around Trees and What to Do,...

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