Giroud Donates $3,500 to Abington Memorial Hospital to Remove Hazardous Tree

Hazardous tree removed from high traffic area at Abington Memorial Hospital thanks to a donation of $3,500 in free tree service by Giroud Tree and Lawn. Giant limb by limb, Mike Teti, Giroud Crew Leader makes precise cuts while Jim Shields, Giroud Crane Operator and Cesar Glemser, Giroud Groundsperson safely lower each piece between power lines and buildings. Rick Vaccaro, AMH Grounds Group Manager, thanks Giroud for donating tree services and making the grounds at Abington Memorial Hospital safer for cars and pedestrians.

Giroud Celebrates Safety

Giroud celebrates 434 days of safety with certificates and cash awards presented to 20 team members.

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.

Giroud Arbor Day Fair at Pennypack Trust Celebrates Trees

With Arbor Day fast approaching, Giroud Tree and Lawn and Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust joined together for an Arbor Day Fair on April 17th to celebrate and preserve trees.

The Pennypack Preserve came alive with children, parents and other nature seekers ready to have fun and learn about trees in a whole new way. Rope climb and saddle rides, nature themed crafts, and aerial lift rides were were among the popular attractions.

The Fair culminated with Giroud's donation of $1,000 in free tree care to preserve a giant European Beech that posed a safety hazard to visitors and cars. Visitors watched as Mike Teti, Giroud Trainer and Champion Climber, thinned the crown, installed two cables and inserted a bolt to brace the trunk and make the tree safe.

Giroud and Pennypack Trust hope to make the Arbor Day Fair an annual event to raise awareness about the importance of trees in our landscapes and encourage more people to enjoy the Pennypack Preserve, a beautiful resource that is right in our backyard.

Giroud Donates $2,800 to Hatboro Area YMCA To Make Trees Safer

Giroud Tree and Lawn has awarded a grant of $2,800 to the Hatboro Area YMCA for its “Strong Kids” program and tree safety.

Giroud's grant targets the Hatboro Y’s most urgent tree care needs. Rob Nagy, Giroud Representative and ISA Certified Arborist, inspected the trees surrounding the Y’s high traffic areas and identified safety issues. The video shows the crew setting up and completing a tree removal with the large crane as well as Gary Chamberlain, Executive Director of the Hatboro Area YMCA, meeting with Rob Nagy after the work was completed to discus the results accomplished including removal of hazardous limbs and trees from the Child Care Center, pool and parking areas.
The grant is part of the "Giroud Treework for Charity" program which provides free tree care to local parks, historical sites and other non-profit organizations who are struggling to preserve their irreplaceable trees and keep their facilities safe.

White Pines Damaged by Winter Storms

Recent ice and snow storms caused serious damage to many White Pines. Erik Rodgers, Giroud Representative and ISA Certified Arborist along with Bill Santry, Giroud Foreman, explain how pruning and weight reduction can protect your White Pines from damage. When damage occurs, the jagged stub from a broken limb can act like a highway for insect, disease and decay. Erik demonstrates how to properly remove the stub so that the wound can fully heal.

Safety Training Day At Giroud

It's all about Safety! Braving freezing temperatures, Giroud Field Team members dedicate a full day to safety with training sessions on Aerial Rescue, CPR and First Aid.

Watch as Giroud Foremen, Mike Teti, Will Cowley and Bill Santry practice rescuing Rob Nagy, Giroud Arborist, who poses as an injured climber high up in a tree. Additionally, Giroud Foreman, Doug Muth, practices resuscitation for CPR recertification with the help of Emergency Trainer, Andy Gerth of the Willow Grove PA Fire Company. The Safety Day is part of Giroud's ongoing focus on practicing safe working behaviors everyday.