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Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) February 09, 2015

Giroud Tree and Lawn has been awarded the prestigious and difficult-to-attain Angie's List Super Service Award for 2014. Based on 97 recent reviews in the categories of Tree Service, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment and Lawn and Yard Work, Angie's List members gave Giroud an A grade, the highest possible score.

Giroud Tree and Lawn is the only tree service and lawn treatment service company in the Philadelphia region to win the Super Service Award every year since the Award was established locally in 2005, notes Lou Giroud, Giroud Tree and Lawn President and ISA Certified Arborist. Friendly staff answering the phone, on-time arrival, expert tree service and lawn treatment service programs by ISA Certified Arborists and meticulous cleanup are just a few of the ways we ensure that customers love doing business with us, he added.

Only about 5 percent of the Tree and Lawn companies in the Philadelphia region have performed so consistently well enough to earn our Super Service Award, said Angies List Founder, Angie Hicks. Its a really high standard.

Angies List Super Service Award 2014 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an A rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angies List, pass a background check and abide by Angies List operational guidelines.

Service company ratings are updated daily on Angies List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. Members can find the 2014 Super Service Certification logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.

About Giroud Tree and Lawn Giroud Tree and Lawn specializes in tree service, tree removal and lawn care programs that make customers love doing business with the company since 1974. Serving Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the company offers professional tree and lawn evaluation, tree pruning, tree removal, insect and disease control, fertilizing, stump removal and traditional and 100% organic lawn programs to keep lawns healthy and green . Giroud Arborists are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and have the knowledge and experience required to properly diagnose, treat and maintain trees and lawn health. The company is Accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has been awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award every year since 2005. The Giroud Treework for Charity program donates free tree care services to parks, historical sites and other non-profit organizations located in the Companys service area. For more information, visit the company website at http://www.giroudtree.com or call 215-682-7704.

About Angies List Angie's List helps facilitate happy transactions between nearly 3 million consumers nationwide and its collection of highly-rated service providers in 720 categories of service, ranging from home improvement to health care. Built on a foundation of authentic reviews of local service, Angie's List connects consumers directly to its online marketplace of services from member-reviewed providers, and offers unique tools and support designed to improve the local service experience for both consumers and service professionals.

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Traffic zips past the revitalized medians on Granada Boulevard this week. Ormond Beach commissioners signed off last month on the second phase of the project that will cover a stretch from Orchard Street to State Road A1A.

A nearly $1 million effort to revitalize medians and sidewalks along another portion of Granada Boulevard marks the second phase of a project to refurbish Ormond Beachs main thoroughfare.

City commissioners approved a $939,400 project last month to landscape medians and sidewalks along Granada from Orchard Street to State Road A1A. The majority of funding comes from the Florida Department of Transportation. The Granada bridge slopes are also included in the project.

The new designs will mirror the landscaping on Granadas medians that was completed last year from Washington to Beach streets. The city also installed an irrigation system, LED lights and buried power lines along Granada, Lincoln and New Britain avenues.

In addition to landscaping medians, the city will also remove east Palatka holly and crepe myrtles along Granada and replace them with palm trees. City landscape architect Paul MacDonald said the trees are blocking the windows and signs of businesses, and the palm trees will alleviate that problem because they will be higher. Grates surrounding the trees along the sidewalks will also be removed to make the sidewalks more pedestrian-friendly, MacDonald said.

The project is expected to begin in March and end in October. The tree-planting will require the city to close one lane on Granada after 7 p.m. on a few occasions.

The city also plans to spend $39,000 for a new irrigation system from its downtown trust fund. The total cost of all the work is $4 million to $5 million, MacDonald said.

The goal of this project is to make downtown more walkable and business-friendly, he said.

Doug Rand, owner of Billys Tap Room on Granada, said he was in favor of any project that would bring more visitors downtown. Adequate parking, however, may be a future issue that the city will need to address.

I think its going to be good for everyone down the road, he said about the upcoming construction. The quicker they can get it done, the better it will be for everyone.

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Serving the Western & Northwest Suburbs of Greater Chicagoland

A.G. Landscape Materials, Inc., located in Roselle, IL in Chicagos Northwest Suburbs, is a company that evolved from A.G. VanGundy Landscape, Inc., which is a company that was started in 1980 as a design/build firm. Throughout the years of working on landscape projects we have gained 1st hand knowledge of landscaping materials. Weve worked with it all, from fill dirt and grading to high end award winning brick paving and plant installations. Because of our experience with landscape materials on a vast variety of projects, weve become one of the Chicago areas leading resources for landscape materials.

Our customers can have us deliver their materials to their driveway or they can come to our yard, located in Roselle, IL and pick it up themselves. We pride ourselves on getting our bulk customers into our yard, loaded with their material and on their way to their job within a matter of minutes while providing friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable service.

Not sure which type of material you need? A member of our staff is available to help walk you through your project. We can help with everything from assisting you with your planning to getting you the right materials. Our inventory includes (but isnt limited to):

Topsoil, GO Compost, Garden Mix, Fill Dirt

Several Types of Mulches (Premium Hardwood Bark, Double Ground Hardwood, Dyed Red, Dyed Brown, and Aromatic Cedar)

Gravel

Decorative Stone

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Weed Control Fabric & Erosion Control Fabric

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Photography with landscape as the focus has been growing in popularity and is a favorite among the enthusiastic photographers, both veteran and newbie. There are many beautiful photos out there to be sure. However, there are some common mistakes that are often made; these can easily corrected, thankfully.

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At times when taking a photograph that has a long stretching horizon line, it may appear uneven, crooked, or down-right curved. The reason for this can be as simple as the way nature is- bent tree branches, jagged rocks, curving shorelines, and hills and mountains. These elements can create the illusion of a crooked or slanted horizon. It is important to keep these elements of a nature shot in mind and to adjust for them to ensure the horizon is indeed straight when you finally snap that photo. This is easily achieved by paying attention to the hold you have on the camera and the angle and tilt of the camera as you get the right perspective either one side to the other or tilted a little more towards the front or back of the camera.

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Making sure the horizon in your photos is straight is of great importance because while certain elements such as trees, fences and rocks can be crooked, when the horizon is not level it can destroy the impact of the photo. It can be a challenge to ensure a level horizon, but as with many other things in life practice makes perfect!

Editing can solve slight problems in horizon alignment by simply using the rotating tool and doing some selective cropping with a digital photo program. Whether you use an expensive program like Photoshop or a free program like GIMP, the wonders of technology can make correcting these minor issues much easier and less stressful.

A relatively new revelation to some photographers is a new application of the old rule of 3rds. Beyond the typical standard of using the grid for setting up and framing photos, there is another impact for this rule, and that is creating even stronger nature based photos.

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When you line up a horizon in your shot, it creates a stronger and more dramatic finished result when the horizon is either in the upper 3rd or lower 3rd of the photograph. Having more sky above or ground below creates a stronger image than having the horizon lined up in the very center of the photograph.

Using this method gives a strong sense of expanse and depth to an image. Centering the horizon in the shot diminishes this effect and weakens the photo. So by simply shifting the horizon up or down in the shot, you can turn a good photo in a breath taking one with a very interesting composition and feel.

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Pentreath & Hall, Bloomsbury

Pentreath & Hall was founded by accident five years ago when Ben Pentreath, an architect, decided to open a small shopfront on his office annex, and his friend Birdie Hall, an artist, decided to help him. The shop was born and has now grown to become a treasure chest of beautiful things. Only stocking items the pair both love, it is clear that these two are a very stylish duo. Ideal for contemporary twists on classic design pieces.

Find it: 17 Rugby St, WC1N 3QT; pentreath-hall.com

Smug, Islington

Full of personal touches, Smug reflects owner Lizzie Evans eclectic tastes. Items are displayed on unusual items of 1950s furniture that Lizzie has collected over the years, including Formica tables and even retro school desks. The shop space features its old waxed boards and rusty manhole covers combined with glass flooring. The result is a bright, open space that keeps its unique and old-fashioned charm. When you have finished browsing the homeware designs you can go to recently launched Caf Smug for a quirky coffee.

Find it: 13 Camden Passage, N1 8EA; ifeelsmug.com

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Skandium

Specialising in Scandinavian Modernism, Skandium has a range of unique designs on sale. All understated and chic, Skandium stocks furniture, ceramics, lighting and glass. Items are made to be durable and versatile, and all are laid out neatly in the shop. Skandium shows how cutting edge design can work in your home.

Find it: Marylebone; Knightsbridge; skandium.com

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Dear Insurance Adviser, We are thinking of making some improvements to our house. What home renovations can reduce your home insurance rate? -- Lois

Dear Lois, There are plenty of ways to give your home a makeover and knock down your insurance premium in the process.

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Many home insurance companies offer new-home discounts to older, renovated homes that have replacement wiring or plumbing, or a new roof or furnace. Typical savings for making all of these improvements amount to about 10 percent in the first year, with the size of the reduction gradually decreasing over about seven years.

Consider installing a central burglar and fire alarm, which will save you about 10 percent every year.

When using a contractor for home projects, be sure that you request proof of general liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance. That way, if there is a construction-related injury, you'll be a lot less likely to be brought into the lawsuit.

Contact your homeowners agent when you start construction and raise your structural coverage to the new replacement cost of your home, taking the value of the renovations into account. While you're reviewing what it will cost to increase coverage, check out how much you might save by increasing your deductible between $500 and $1,000. You will probably save another 10 percent off your total bill.

Have fun!

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