3 Biggest Lawn Threats in Summer
News Flash: Your lawn doesn’t really like summer. It’s hot and dry. It’s also the perfect weather combination for firing up weeds, pests, and browning. Not to worry! There are steps and precautions you can take to combat the Top 3 Threats to your lawn in summer. Continue reading to see what the Lawn Care…
Rainy Spring Perfect for Lawn Fungus
Rainy weather is great for grass growth, but without taking proper precautions it could lead to lawn fungus! Do you know how to spot the signs of a fungal disease on your lawn? To the untrained eye, it can be tricky to diagnose which type of fungus your lawn is suffering from. That’s because many fungi…
Tips for Lawn Mowing the Right Way
Does your lawn look uneven and just plain ugly in some spots? How you mow might be affecting its appearance! From how you set your mower height to how soon after the rain falls you decide to cut your grass, good mowing practices are important for keeping your lawn looking vibrant, healthy, and green all…
Lawn Care and Dog Safety- What you need to know
If you’re a pet owner, you may have questions about whether a lawn care program is safe. Reading the ingredient list in herbicides and fertilizers can be confusing and overwhelming! We spoke with Matt Giroud, Director of Field Operations and Dog-Dad of Maya, a 7 year old rescue pup, to see what he has to…
Why Winter is a Great Time to Get Started with Your Lawn Service
It’s 7 am on a chilly Wednesday morning in February. Giroud Lawn Care Technician, Bill Krowchena, climbs into his lawn service truck with a large Dunkin Donuts coffee. He takes a sip before he starts paging through his clipboard notes. “We have a lot of stops today, so I need my coffee!”
Meet Your Giroud Lawn Care Technicians!
We are right in the midst of Lawn Care Season, and the Giroud Lawn Care Technicians are busy out on customers’ properties delivering excellent service and fantastic results! If you see one of these 3 smiling faces out on your own property, feel free to say hello! Paul Ruffenach, Bill Krowchena, and Tom McMonagle are…
When to Start Treating Your Lawn
The birds are chirping and the days are longer, which can only mean one thing- Spring is in the air! We’re all looking forward to enjoying time outside in the sunshine, and you may be eager to get your Lawn Care Program started ASAP. In fact, you may have already seen trucks for other lawn care companies out on properties this year. However, the Lawn Care Experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn have been carefully planning the official start of their season, and they’ve decided to start a little later than usual. Read on to find out why!
Why Trees and Lawns Need Fertilizer
Lawn Care Treatments You Need Now for Weed Control
Spring is in the air! The weather is warming up and the days are longer, and this means we’re seeing growth everywhere. Trees are budding and bursting with spring color, flowers are blooming, and grass growing! However, along with all that beautiful growth comes unsightly infestations of Crabgrass and Broad-Leaf Weeds like Dandelions. Read on…