Tag: Giroud Tree and Lawn
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Now is the Time to Set Up a Spring Lawn Care Program
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — 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 and notes. “We have a lot of stops today, so I need…
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Homeowners Beware of Dead Tree Branches
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — A dead tree branch is often a signal of a hidden health issue, and if a tree has a lot of deadwood it could be a big problem! Insect invasions, disease, and poor root systems are just a few reasons why a tree might be in distress, says Giroud Tree and…
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How to Revive Your Property This New Year
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — The start of a new year is the perfect time to schedule a full property evaluation with an ISA Certified Arborist and Lawn Care Expert. After a compete inspection, they can develop a step-by-step plan to revive the property this year. From Pruning trees to starting a lawn care program, homeowners…
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How to Choose Between a Real or Artificial Christmas Tree
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is fully underway, and homeowners might be heading out this weekend to pick out the perfect Christmas tree. In the decades-long battle of real versus artificial Christmas trees, it can be difficult to decide between the two. The experts at Giroud Tree and…
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How to Check for Signs of Spotted Lanternfly Before Purchasing a Christmas Tree
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Finding the perfect Christmas trees is one of the highlights of the holiday season. However, with the recent invasion of the Spotted Lanternfly, many Pennsylvanians are left wondering if they should be hesitant about bringing a possible tainted topiary into their home. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn explain what…
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Dead Ash Trees Can Cause Destruction During Winter Snow and Ice Storms
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Emerald Ash Borer is a dangerous insect that invades and destroys Ash trees. They have killed thousands of trees across the country since they first appeared in 2002. As winter storm season approaches, there’s something in particular that makes infested Ash Trees a big cause for concern- Dead Ash Trees are…
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Giroud Tree and Lawn explains homeowners should remove Ailanthus trees, the host plant for Spotted Lanternfly
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Researchers are still learning about the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive insect attacking trees and causing property damage across Pennsylvania. Penn State, along with the PA Department of Agriculture and the USDA, has been researching the habits and life cycle of Spotted Lanternfly since it first appeared in Berks County in 2014.
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Cabling Weak, Heavy Tree Branches Now Can Prevent Huge Costs Later
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Heavy winds and rough weather can lead to trees splitting apart and dangerous falling limbs. The time and money it costs to clean up these disasters can be astronomical! The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn explain why cabling a tree now can prevent huge costs in the long run.
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What is Pennsylvania and the Government Doing to Combat and Control the Spotted Lanternfly Invasion
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Now that the cooler fall weather is here, the adult Spotted Lanternfly are dying off, but not before laying thousands of eggs which will hatch next spring. Many homeowners are wondering what the government is doing to control the invasive insect. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn explain what Pennsylvania…
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How to Remove and Destroy Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Now that the cooler fall weather is here, the adult Spotted Lanternfly are dying off, but not before laying thousands of eggs which will hatch next spring. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn show homeowners how to remove and destroy Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses in an instructional video.