Saving an Ash Tree in Horsham

Bolting helps prevent trees from splitting apart.  The early snow storm was especially hard on trees with weak limbs and cracked trunks.  The heavy snow was just too much and many trees failed.  Rob Poley, Giroud Arborist, shows before and after pictures of an Ash tree with a cracked trunk in Horsham PA.  In the before picture, the crack is very wide making the tree at high risk for failure.  The after picture shows the two bolts on the sides of the tree and how they firmly close the crack and pull the trunk together.  It's important to have structural problems evaluated and repaired before more storms strike.

Before

After Bolting

Decay+Saturated Ground=Tree Failure

A decayed trunk in Trevose PA and rotted roots in Huntingdon Valley, both led to the same result: tree failure.  Unfortunately, rot problems are often hidden.  That's why it's so important to have your trees inspected by your Giroud ISA Certified Arborist.  These photos were taken by Giroud Crew Member, Luigi Vargas, during the emergency tree removal and clean-up operation.

Maple tree with decayed trunk falls on neighbor's house in
Trevose PA.  Emergency tree removal crew was dispatched.

Oak tree with root rot and saturated ground uproots in

Huntingdon Valley PA.  Luckily there was no property damage.

Tale of Two Oaks in Merion Station

Above is a startling side by side comparison of two Oaks in Merion Station PA .  Scott Slousky, Giroud Arborist explains, "The Oak without leaves has root rot and unfortunately must be removed.  Right beside it, the other Oak, is healthy and still holding its leaves. When a tree drops its leaves before others of the same kind, it's a sign of health problems."

Birds in the Mist

It's a beautiful morning!   "If you look closely you can see Mallards, Swans and Geese enjoying an early morning swim," says Rob Nagy, Giroud Arborist about his early morning photo.

Bucket Crew Removing Limbs in Lansdale

More trees damaged by freak October snow storm: Giroud Bucket run by Trevor Vogt goes into action in Landsdale Pa with Giroud Crew Leader/Trainer, Mike Teti, up in the bucket removing a limb over the roof and Bill Boub handling the groundwork.

Giroud Celebrates Safety!

Giroud Celebrates 535 days of Safety with certificates and cash awards presented to 21 team members.

SNOW

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