Saving An Uprooted Tree

Below are Before and After photos of a "Rose of Sharon" that uprooted in Yardley. Erik Rodgers, Giroud Arborist, inspected the tree and found the root system was still intact with a good root ball making it possible to save it with staking.  After staking, the "Rose of Sharon" is once again upright. The tree will need these stakes for a least a year to give the root system time to get re-established. Giroud Crew Leader, Luigi Vargas, snapped both photos and commented that this was one of the nicest "Rose of Sharon's" he had ever seen.

Before Staking

After Staking

Turkeys in Newtown PA

These turkeys in Newtown PA seem unconcerned about Thanksgiving.  Well, all except for the one on the left, who appears to be hightailing it out of sight.  Photo snapped by Erik Rodgers as he traveled through picturesque Bucks County yesterday.  

Topping Hurts Trees!

Please DO NOT let this be done to your trees! Topping is not only ugly and harmful to your trees, explains Rob Nagy, Giroud Arborist, it also violates professional standards of arboriculture.  Giroud knows the right way to achieve a size reduction and protect the beauty and health of your trees.  

Safety Meeting Gets to the Heart of the Matter

We had a Tree Care Safety Meeting today on resisting communication; specifically around safe working practices near electrical hazards.

Will Cowley, Giroud Crew Leader, stated:

Will Cowley

"I do not like to deliver unwanted news, but when I have to make that call to tell the rep it's not safe to do this job it's important for him to acknowledge the concern and be part of the decision to move on to the next job or come out and discuss it face to face on-site and work on a new game plan together as opposed to saying just do the best you can."

I love that there is a level of trust in our company where employees can express concerns openly and get a good dialogue going to solve issues rather than being afraid to speak up for fear of retribution. This is the stuff that gets to the heart of a great safety culture. Great job guys!

Happy Veteran's Day!

All of us at Giroud applaud and echo this post from Rob Nagy, Giroud Arborist: "As I enjoy my day off from work enjoying my passion for the outdoors, I wanted to blog and say: Thanks to all the veterans out there and military personnel who serve our great country, the best in the world.  Without you my freedom would be compromised."  

Dueling Masters of Disguise. Who's the best?

Hiding in plain site, the Katydid and Praying Mantis were digitally caught by Giroud Arborists, Scott Slousky and Rob Nagy.  Who is the best master of disguise?  Vote for your favorite!

Praying Mantis (photo by Rob Nagy)

Katydid (photo by Scott Slousky)

Fall Colors Delight

Enjoy this fall beautiful morning!  Check out this Japanese Cutleaf Maple dressed in its fall finery. Giroud takes care of the Maple at its home in Abington PA.   Photo snapped by Rob Nagy, Giroud Arborist