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Identifying Insect Damage on Ash Trees

Posted on: May 29th, 2014

Ash trees are one of the most widely planted trees in Colorado.  Ashes are tolerant of difficult soils and tough weather conditions.  Ash availability, successful planting, and moderate growth rate encouraged the extensive use in the landscape.  Many were planted as replacement trees when American elms fell to Dutch elm disease in the early 1970’s.…

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Start Summer Off Right with Swingle's Backyard Activities

Posted on: May 28th, 2014

The weather is finally warm and school is out! Summer brings out many opportunities to be outside in the backyard.  Turn your backyard into an exciting atmosphere and spend sometime with your family with Swingle’s backyard activities! Plant a Garden | This is a great activity not just for kids but the whole family can…

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Are These Eating Through Your Leaves?

Posted on: May 21st, 2014

They ate and they ate and they ate; yet they were still hungry! This time of year aphids, spider mites and caterpillars are present. You may find these pesky pests on your trees and shrubs. These pests are most known for eating through plant leaves, destroying the leaves making the appearance unfavorable. Aphids will cause…

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Swingle Committed to Educate Clients About Emerald Ash Borer in Colorado

Posted on: May 19th, 2014

If you haven’t heard of emerald ash borer yet, unfortunately you will. The most destructive urban forest pest in North America is in Colorado, which means we are at risk of losing our ash tree population 1.45 million trees according to the Dept. of Agriculture). Emerald ash borer was discovered in Boulder in 2013 and…

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Swingle Supports the 2014 Denver Botanic Gardens Plant Sale

Posted on: May 12th, 2014

If you are like most Coloradans you waited until after Mother’s Day to start digging in the garden. Mother’s Day weekend, Swingle was excited to be a continuing sponsor this year of the Denver Botanic Gardens Spring Plant Sale & support one of Denver’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. The sale offered plants carefully selected for…

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Current Colorado Lawn Problems

Posted on: May 5th, 2014

The weeds are out and so are lawn mites… May is the busiest month in the yard! There is so much to do; the list can go on and on! A healthy landscape will be better prepared to resist disease and insect infestations. It is not too late get a green, weed-free lawn. Swingle is…

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Is Your Water Making Your Landscape Thirsty?

Posted on: May 5th, 2014

Gardeners are now dialed into the regimen of reading the newspaper articles, water statements and web page links providing information about current landscape water restrictions. Does your landscape like the water coming from your spigot? Make no mistake; water providers in Colorado follow strict standards to ensure safe drinking water. However, some water is better…

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Plan Your Summer Mountain Getaway

Posted on: May 5th, 2014

We are fortunate that we live in such a beautiful where we get a little of everything! Hear the water running down the river, smell the fresh wildflowers, and take in a fresh breathe of mountain air. With the mountains at your back door, now is the time to start planning your mountain getaway! Telluride,…

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Economic Forecasts and Your Landscape by Matt Schovel

Posted on: May 2nd, 2014

Economic forecasting is a difficult task to accomplish. The key is being right a higher percentage of time than getting it wrong. When you get it right you are a hero. When you get it wrong you lose credibility. With the recent discovery of Emerald Ash Borer in Boulder we are becoming inundated with forecasts…

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Swingle Participates in PLANET’s Day of Service

Posted on: April 30th, 2014

Last week Swingle celebrated two of its favorite holidays -Earth Day and Arbor Day! These days bring us much joy and what better way to celebrate than to give back to the community. For the past six years the Colorado Association of Lawn Care Professionals (CALCP) has participated in the Professional Landcare Network’s (PLANET) Day…

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