There are few things as sad as seeing a tree that got off to a bad start because of improper planting. Here at Giroud, we’ve seen some pretty rough tree planting fails! Check out these examples below and learn how you can avoid making the same mistakes on your property.

This week, the Giroud Crew removed a large, hazardous Maple tree from a property in Jenkintown. Giroud Arborist, Rob Nagy, evaluated the tree and determined that it was unsafe and needed to be taken down ASAP. However, the homeowners recently installed a new patio, and the tree provided shade on hot summer days.

It’s a chilly day in Elkins Park as Giroud Climbers Josh Dorr and Saul Morales weave their way through tree branches, carefully pruning out deadwood. They have a lot of trees to clean up, and the job takes all day. This property has several trees, and some of the larger ones have branches that hang…