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Busy day here at Giroud. All kinds of things happening to the trees out there. So glad we are here to help people.

October Snow Storm

The weekend's snow storm has brought lots of damage to trees in Montgomery County and Bucks County. Our office is receiving calls to have our Certified Arborists come out and take a look at visible damage as well as checking for any hidden damage.

Call Giroud Tree today to get on the schedule for a property inspection!

Emergency Tree Removal in Elkins Park

When last week's high winds hit Elkins Park PA, a Weeping Willow on a neighboring property split and crashed onto our customer's roof and patio.  Responding to the emergency tree removal call, Rob Nagy, Giroud Arborist, found that the tree suffered from decay and as a result was unable to withstand the storm force winds.  Rob's video shows the storm damage and the results of Giroud's emergency tree removal and clean-up.   

Turkeys Gather in Huntingdon Valley PA

What could these Tom Turkeys be discussing...fall colors, the rainy day or maybe where to hide for Thanksgiving?  Rob Nagy, Giroud Arborist, captured this moment while inspecting the trees on a beautiful old property in Huntingdon Valley.   

Giant Wasps!

One of our crew's is working on a tree today that has a hive with huge wasps. I have never seen them so big.... Hope no one gets stung...

Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Ever wondered what makes leaves change color in the Fall?  The most common answer is colder temperatures.  But leaves actually begin to turn before the cooler days of Fall arrive.

So what gives us the beautiful display of fall colors?  The answer is a combination of less sunlight, colder temperatures and the production Chlorophyll, a green pigment.  Less sunlight and colder temperatures slows chlorophyll production and leaves lose their green color.  The result is a real treat.  We get to see the reds, yellows and oranges that are normally hidden by the overpowering presence of green Chlorophyll.  Want to learn more?  Check out this video from The Weather Channel.

  

Fall Fun in Bucks County PA

Fall is in full swing in Bucks County.  Check out the fall foliage, enjoy fall festivals and hunt for the best pumpkin.  Lots of great activities posted at: Bucks County Alive.

Have Purple Boxes Appeared in Your Neighborhood?

Have you seen purple boxes like the ones below in your neighborhood?  They are traps designed to catch  Emerald Ash Borers, a pest that has destroyed Ash trees in several states including Pennsylvania.  Rob Nagy, Giroud Tree Arborist, spotted these boxes along Tookany Creek Parkway in Cheltenham PA.  Get your Ash trees inspected for this destructive pest.  For more information contact Giroud or go to Emerald Ash Borer.info.