Top 3 Tips for Summer Storm Protection

When Philadelphia weather heats up so do odds for summer storms.   Take a look at Giroud's Top 3 actions for tree service to prevent damage from summer storms:

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Property Clean-up: From Wild to Well Groomed

Visit the home of Missy and Skip DiMassa in Meadowbrook,PA . Bordered by wild woods, the DiMassa’s wanted to create a more park-like setting. Rob Nagy, Giroud Arborist and Doug Muth, Crew Leader, explain the 3 day project which included clearing brush, removing dead trees and thinning overhanging trees to allow more sun on the lawn.

Take the Weight Off...Your trees!

Trees can be overweight too! Top heavy crowns and dense branches make your trees a target for storm damage and other problems.

Pruning opens the crown. It also eliminates dead and weakly attached limbs as well as branches that obstruct or interfere with pools, walks, patios, roofs and other structures.

Help your tree lose weight. Ask your Giroud Arborist to evaluate the condition of your trees. He may prescribe a weight loss program of professional pruning to help your trees look their best and keep you safe.

Tree Pruning Prevents Storm Damage

Prune problem areas: Remove deadwood, clear trees from your house, walks, pools and driveways. Thin crowns to decrease weight and wind resistance.

Fire Prevention--Trim Trees Away from Chimneys

It's time to get the home fires burning. Before you light your fireplace, step outside and check your chimney. Tree branches growing over your chimney may be a fire hazard. Ask your Giroud Arborist to prune branches away from your chimney to protect your home and the tree. (Pictured right: Branches growing near chimney are a fire hazard and should be trimmed back.)

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.