Earlier this year, Swingle released its 2015 Colorado Landscape Predictions. Pest Prediction Update: With half the year now complete, we’d like to give you a Colorado pest prediction update on where we are and where we’re headed as we continue to battle damaging pests and unprecedented meteorological events throughout the region. November Freeze The impact from…
Read MoreFew places provide the feeling of patriotism, duty and honor more than Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Amongst the lush, rolling hillsides – adorned with majestic trees and headstones as far as the eye can see – you’ll find the grave of John F. Kennedy, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and many other…
Read MoreIs your pine trees turning brown? It could be the Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth which has recently been spotted in Douglas County as reported by 9News. The Tussock Moth usually appears in late spring, and once it’s gone, will not reappear until 2016. Swingle, the tree service experts in Denver, want to provide some additional information to help…
Read MoreAt 5,280 feet above sea level, Denver is known as the Mile High City, which means Coloradan’s are closer to the sun than most. For every 1,000 feet above sea level, ultraviolet exposure increases anywhere between 4-10%. Spending time unprotected under the sun increases your chances of skin cancer, along with early aging. More than…
Read MoreSwingle Landscape Care Consultant, Tony Hahn, spoke with 7NEWS to provide an update on the freeze damage we are still seeing from the November freeze of 2014. Some trees did not survive while others are struggling or weren’t affected at all. Unfortunately, due to the amount of dead trees, it could take anywhere from 5-8…
Read MoreThe weather is starting to heat up and so are the summer festivals here in Colorado. Swingle has compiled some great, local festivals, so you have options to add to your calendar of activities this summer. Top Summer Festivals in Colorado: Castle Rock WineFest When: July 18, 2015 Where: The Grange in the Meadows (3692…
Read MoreBackyard barbeques, pool parties, family get-togethers, and lawn parties are all part of summer! Typically a lot of planning goes into these events, but don’t forget about the weeds in your Colorado lawn during the process. Everyone wants to have a great looking lawn when you have guests over! To get your lawn in tip-top…
Read MoreWhen freezing temperatures caused a typhoon in the Philippines, no one expected this meteorological event would impact Colorado landscapes – 7,695 miles away. But on November 10, 2014, the temperature fell 77 degrees – going from a high of 64 to a low of -13. This dramatic drop in temperature was the 3rd largest ever…
Read MoreDenver Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance As outdoor temperatures begin to rise here in Colorado, your landscape will soon be experiencing additional stress as vital moisture is robbed from their root systems. This takes a toll on your lawn, shrubs, trees, and other plants in your landscape. If your sprinkler system isn’t providing adequate water and effective…
Read MoreThe week of June 15th is National Pollinator Week. This initiative was originally created and is currently managed by the Pollinator Partnership, whose mission is to promote the health of pollinators critical to food and ecosystems, through conservation, education and research. The subject of protecting pollinators has garnered increased attention of late – even from…
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