Lawn Health Tips from Penn State

When the grass isn't always greener. From mowing and lawn treatments to water conservation,  Peter Landschoot, Professor of Turfgrass Management at Penn State provides proven tips for keeping your lawn healthy during the summer.

Giroud Line Clearance in Hatfield PA

Tree removal and line clearance in Hatfield PA to make way for PECO to move poles and power lines back from the street.  Video includes both before and after views of the job.  With safety always paramount, the job was completed one of Giroud Tree Service's EHAP certified crews., Located at a busy intersection in Hatfield PA, flagging team was set up to direct traffic and keep motorists safe. To protect surrounding houses and properties required precision tree trimming and tree removal.

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:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/tree-service/giroud-tree-service-pa/prweb9705312.htm 

Tick Populations Exploding!

Tick Populations in Philadelphia PA are exploding thanks to a mild winter. Peak season for ticks is summer; just when families and pets are enjoying the great outdoors. 

Ticks are dangerous.  One bite from these tiny pests could infect you or your pet with Lyme Disease, a debilitating and often difficult to cure illness. 

Read about more ways to protect your family from ticks with Giroud's Top 5 Tick Control Strategies.

In the video below, Rob Nagy, Giroud Arborist, and his dog, Nugent demonstrate how to find ticks on your property and the actions to take.  Watch the video on our blog.

Tree Cables Protect Historic Barn

As a violent storm raged outside her home in Horsham, Judy Lightstone worried about her much loved barn. Would the Red Maple towering over the barn’s roof stand up to the storm?

Judy didn't have to worry. Two weeks before the storm hit, she asked Giroud to inspect the trees and take action. “To protect the barn, we installed three through bolt cable systems in the Red Maple.” says Robert Poley, Giroud Arborist. “Additionally, we thinned the canopy to improve air flow.”

When the storm cleared, Judy warily looked out to see the damage. While a Douglas Fir on another part of her property had fallen, Judy was thrilled to see that the Red Maple and her barn came through beautifully.

Tree Pruning for Safety and Health

Tree pruning is the best way to keep it healthy and safe. In this tree pruning video, a 100 year old Oak tree in Jenkintown PA towers over two houses and detached garages. 

High up in the tree's massive crown, Mike Teti, CTSP and ISA Certified Arborist and Jose Orellana,Giroud Climber work together to remove hazardous deadwood and raise limbs off roofs and wires for better clearance and air flow. The tree climbers use a natural tree pruning technique to maintain the tree's beautiful shape and promote healthy growth. 

Do your trees need pruning? Summer storms are coming.  Experience shows that recently pruned trees sustain the least damage in storms. Call your Giroud Arborist to evaluate your trees for pruning today!

Cedar Apple Rust

It's one of nature's unique relationships. Spores from Cedars and Junipers cause problems on Apples and Crabapples.   Learn how Cedar Apple Rust can stress trees and the treatment options by watching this video of Erik Rodgers, ISA Certified Arborist at Giroud, at a home in New Hope, PA.

Treatment options can include fungicide application in Spring, pruning diseased limbs and tree removal of Juniper or Cedars growing near Apple or Crabapple trees.  If you suspect your trees have Cedar Apple Rust, please contact us!