As the leaves begin to turn, join host Veronica Theodoro for a discussion on the world of trees and their importance in our everyday lives. Mike Sestric, president of Trees, Forests, and Landscapes, shares his extensive knowledge gained from 30-plus years in tree care across Missouri and California. As a board-certified master arborist and president of the Midwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, Mike dispels common misconceptions about tree care and offer insights on how to best care for trees in our own neighborhoods. Tune in for a conversation about the essential role trees play in our environment and how to invest in them wisely. Listen and follow House of Lou on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity St. Louis ReStores. 

Shop and donate new and used building materials, furniture, and home improvement supplies at Habitat for Humanity ReStores while also supporting affordable housing in St. Louis. To learn about store locations and hours of operation, visit habitatstl.org.

Got an idea for a future House of Lou episode? 

We love hearing from our audience. Send your thoughts or feedback to Veronica at vtheodoro@stlmag.com or to podcasts@stlmag.com. We can't wait to hear from you!

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Mentioned in this episode:
Byrd Designer Consignment 
Ditton Family Resale 
May’s Place 
DOS Resale Boutique 
Forty Elephants 
Trees, Forests, and Landscapes 
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri 
Missouri Botanical Garden 
Midwestern Chapter International Society of Arboriculture 
St. Louis Arborist Association 
Forrest Keeling Nursery

You may also enjoy these articles from SLM:
Top-performing native plants for the St. Louis area
How to grow a beautiful garden in St. Louis
'House of Lou' Podcast: Digging into native plants and gardens
More episodes of House of Lou

As the leaves begin to turn, join host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/j3NAl4JMSioJPbMfxfR6toAvYFAFGnafSKwSeHpH1hnLXwfMqHfA0yA4UxGvc8bJ/++/topics/veronica-theodoro/">Veronica Theodoro</a> for a discussion on the world of trees and their importance in our everyday lives. Mike Sestric, president of <a href="https://www.treesforestsandlandscapes.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Trees, Forests, and Landscapes)">Trees, Forests, and Landscapes</a>, shares his extensive knowledge gained from 30-plus years in tree care across Missouri and California. As a board-certified master arborist and president of the Midwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, Mike dispels common misconceptions about tree care and offer insights on how to best care for trees in our own neighborhoods. Tune in for a conversation about the essential role trees play in our environment and how to invest in them wisely. Listen and follow House of Lou on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-lou/id1715504359" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ovIC1dt19FiByFhMjlgIc?si=be8613d8b3e849c4" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkbLFLTZPyJz12erwKdMl6d&amp;si=WYpW1hKYd1tbyB-K" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.habitatstl.org/restore/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Habitat for Humanity St. Louis ReStores)">Habitat for Humanity St. Louis ReStores</a>. 
Shop and donate new and used building materials, furniture, and home improvement supplies at Habitat for Humanity ReStores while also supporting affordable housing in St. Louis. To learn about store locations and hours of operation, visit <a href="https://www.habitatstl.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (habitatstl.org)">habitatstl.org</a>.
Got an idea for a future House of Lou episode? 
We love hearing from our audience. Send your thoughts or feedback to Veronica at <a href="mailto:vtheodoro@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (vtheodoro@stlmag.com)">vtheodoro@stlmag.com</a> or to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>. We can't wait to hear from you!
Looking for more inspo?
Subscribe to our <a href="https://info.stlmag.com/newsletters" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Design+Home newsletter)">Design+Home newsletter</a> to receive our latest home, design, and style content in your inbox every Wednesday. And follow Veronica (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vtlookbook" aria-label="Link opens in new window (@vtlookbook)">@vtlookbook</a>) and St. Louis Magazine on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stlouismag/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (@stlouismag)">@stlouismag</a>).
Interested in being a podcast sponsor?
Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (lleppert@stlmag.com)">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.
Mentioned in this episode:
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<li><a href="https://byrdstyle.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Byrd Designer Consignment )">Byrd Designer Consignment </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dittostl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Ditton Family Resale )">Ditton Family Resale </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.maysplacestl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (May’s Place )">May’s Place </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dos.resale.boutique/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (DOS Resale Boutique )">DOS Resale Boutique </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.forty-elephants.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Forty Elephants )">Forty Elephants </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.treesforestsandlandscapes.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Trees, Forests, and Landscapes )">Trees, Forests, and Landscapes </a></li>
<li><a href="https://moreleaf.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Forest ReLeaf of Missouri )">Forest ReLeaf of Missouri </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Missouri Botanical Garden )">Missouri Botanical Garden </a></li>
<li><a href="https://mwisa.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Midwestern Chapter International Society of Arboriculture )">Midwestern Chapter International Society of Arboriculture </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlouisarborist.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (St. Louis Arborist Association )">St. Louis Arborist Association </a></li>
<li><a href="https://fknursery.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Forrest Keeling Nursery)">Forrest Keeling Nursery</a></li>
</ul>
You may also enjoy these articles from SLM:
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<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/CWo7dZouGgDV1GtfHy7tLjzBp3RCcZ1UFqxhVp8QrBmPrbQpEd8FmvbpRbuYdxoY/++/design/outdoors/a-guide-to-gardening-in-st-louis/">How to grow a beautiful garden in St. Louis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/CWo7dZouGgDV1GtfHy7tLjzBp3RCcZ1UFqxhVp8QrBmPrbQpEd8FmvbpRbuYdxoY/++/podcasts/house-of-lou-episode-3/">'House of Lou' Podcast: Digging into native plants and gardens</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/CWo7dZouGgDV1GtfHy7tLjzBp3RCcZ1UFqxhVp8QrBmPrbQpEd8FmvbpRbuYdxoY/++/podcasts/house-of-lou">More episodes of House of Lou</a></li>
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Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast, House of Lou. Join Veronica Theodoro, St. Louis Magazine's Design editor-in-chief, for a front row seat to the worlds of local interior design, architecture, gardens, and fashion. Whether your home is a brick bungalow or a contemporary high rise, you’ll come away informed and inspired, with new ideas for living a beautiful life. There’s so much to see in St. Louis, if you know where to look.

Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast, House of Lou. Join Veronica Theodoro, St. Louis Magazine's Design editor-in-chief, for a front row seat to the worlds of local interior design, architecture, gardens, and fashion. Whether your home is a brick bungalow or a contemporary high rise, you’ll come away informed and inspired, with new ideas for living a beautiful life. There’s so much to see in St. Louis, if you know where to look.

House of Lou

Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast, House of Lou. Join Veronica Theodoro, St. Louis Magazine's Design editor-in-chief, for a front row seat to the worlds of local interior design, architecture, gardens, and fashion. Whether your home is a brick bungalow or a contemporary high rise, you’ll come away informed and inspired, with new ideas for living a beautiful life. There’s so much to see in St. Louis, if you know where to look.