Archive for 2014
Posted on: October 2nd, 2014
Professional tree climbing competitions are held all over the world and most recently in Denver! Climbing competitions allow for climbers to show off their skills and mimics working conditions climbers would generally face in the field. Swingle was proud to sponsor the 2014 Rocky Mountain Chapter ISA Tree Climbing Competition on Saturday September 26, 2014…
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Posted on: September 30th, 2014
Cooling temperatures and falling leaves… pumpkin spice and outdoors activities is what fall is about! With many fun seasonal events, it’s the perfect time for your family to enjoy some fall family activities. Here are some of Swingle’s favorites! Head to the Pumpkin Farm Go to the local pumpkin farm to pick the perfect pumpkin!…
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Posted on: September 25th, 2014
Originally Published in Tree Care Industry Association Reporter Running and growing a professional tree care business involves providing training in a number of important and very different areas. An individual’s role in the business usually determines his or her training requirements. Tree climbers have a number of options to train and improve their safety, skills…
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Posted on: September 22nd, 2014
Evergreen trees don’t keep their needles forever. If your pine or spruce tree is dropping needles this fall, it could just be a natural process called needle drop.
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Posted on: September 14th, 2014
September signals the perfect time for a spectacular color show in our beautiful backyard with those quaking aspen leaves turning vibrant shades of gold all across the state. Find out where you can go!
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Posted on: August 28th, 2014
Green Ash Tree Problem Since the discovery of emerald ash borer (September 23, 2013) in Boulder Colorado, there has been a constant stream of news releases designed at educating the public about this destructive pest. There is no argument emerald ash borer (EAB) is the most destructive pest of shade trees in North America. EAB…
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Posted on: August 27th, 2014
On September 6, 2014, Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care is sponsoring the Mile Hive Bee Club’s 2nd Annual Honeybee Jubilee to help promote the celebration of the end of the honey season and support beekeepers to raise awareness in the community about the impact bees have on society! Come join us! “Bees play an…
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Posted on: August 16th, 2014
Fall planting is a favorite time of the year for those who enjoy their outdoor spaces. Get a jump on spring by planting bulbs, perennials, shrubs and trees yet this fall. Denver Botanic Gardens hosts a spring and fall Plant and Bulb sale; it’s a great place to pick some up if you need any.…
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Posted on: August 11th, 2014
Summer is coming to an end, children are returning to school, and fall will be here before you know it. Now is an ideal time to give your lawn, trees, and landscape some extra care to ensure your lawn is looking great for next spring. Swingle has several tips to maintaining a healthy lawn &…
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Posted on: August 10th, 2014
Over 400 industry professionals from across the nation donated their time and efforts to come together at Arlington National Cemetery for the Professional Landscape Network’s (PLANET) 16th annual “Renewal and Remembrance” event. For the third year in a row, Swingle’s Tom Lynch, Fort Collin’s Branch Manager, volunteered his time on behalf of Colorado Association of…
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