Tree Trimming Makes Elkins Park Property Safer
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…
“I Need a Better Backyard”… lessons from quarantine.
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly been an eye-opening experience. Last spring, we were all thrust into a world of panic and isolation, and we had to make adjustments to our daily lives. I’ve learned a lot of lessons these past 9 months. While some were difficult to absorb, others have surprisingly changed how I manage…
Fire Prevention-Trim Trees Away from Chimneys
It’s time to get the home fires burning. Before you light your fireplace, step outside and check your trees. Trimming back branches from your chimney is an important step in fire prevention!
Tree Pruning Before Summer Storms is Beneficial
We’ve already had some pretty wild storms this summer, and the Giroud Crew has been all over the area cleaning up storm damage. Summer storms can catch us off guard, but one way to avoid storm damage is to have your trees pruned. Cleaning out deadwood and creating a better airflow through the crown will…