Stop Deer Problems!

Are deer ruining your landscape? The prime time for deer damage is now through March. Protect your landscape by having Giroud apply a deer deterrent during the prime months. Giroud's deterrent is biodegradable, rain resistant and has a scent that is despised by deer but not offensive to humans. Ask your Giroud Arborist for more information. (Pictured at left: Deer feeding leaves bare branches on lower trunks of Arborvitae.

Fertilizer Helps Sick Trees

Build Energy Reserves with Fertilizer. A Fall injection of time-release fertilizer with vitamin complex stimulates root growth, improves root absorption capability and provides vital nutrients through the winter to get a strong start in the spring.

Prune trees now for health, beauty and safety

Fall is a great time to prune most trees. The risk of spreading disease is reduced and
the tree’s structure is more visible. A professional should remove deadwood,
eliminate crossed branches and establish a healthy growth pattern. Fall is also a good
time to elevate lower branches and prune trees away from houses, pools, driveways and walks.

Warning Signs of Tree Problems

Trees often advertise their problems as clearly as a billboard on I95. Are the leaves changing color too early? Are the branches bare at the tips? Do you see a lot of deadwood? These are just a few of the ways your tree can advertise that it’s in trouble.

Trees of the same type usually change color and drop their leaves at about the same time. For example, if you have three Maples in your yard and one begins changing color before the others, that tree probably has health issues.

Top 5 Fall Warning Signs
1. Die-back or deadwood
2. Decay
3. Early leaf drop or color change
4. Peeling bark
5. Leaves eaten or discolored

If you see any of these signs, please schedule an appointment with your Giroud Arborist. He will do a complete inspection to determine if action is necessary.