In November 2014, Colorado experienced the third largest temperature drop ever recorded in Denver history. This weather event was localized from the Castle Rock area and northward – to possibly Longmont. Experts are still identifying freeze damage across the Front Range and are unsure just how far east in Colorado the damage has spread. The…
Read MoreIt’s the beginning of spring, which means many of us are thinking about getting a green, weed-free lawn. April is the perfect month to celebrate National Lawn Care Month and learn more about the benefits our lawns provide and what’s needed to keep them healthy and beautiful. According to The Lawn Institute, “lawns trap more…
Read MoreColorado Lawn Care Tips The arrival of spring means it’s time to get outside and begin preparing your landscape for the upcoming season. The days are getting longer and the temperatures have been incredibly mild, yet the possibility of another snowfall still looms overhead. It’s important to monitor your lawn this time of year to…
Read MoreSwingle recently attended and participated in the 39th Annual Student Career Days event on March 12-15, 2015 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Swingle has a longstanding history with this event – having actively participated for over two decades. The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Annual Career Days is a three-day competitive event…
Read MoreSwingle was recently awarded with the Elite Innovation Award from the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC). The “ELITE” Awards stand for– Elevating the Landscape Industry through Excellence. This awards program was new to the ALCC this year – keeping the best of the old awards program (focusing on professionalism and excellence), while now recognizing…
Read MoreFertilization is key to healthy trees… The needs of trees and shrubs change as they grow. Swingle’s three-stage fertilization program promotes healthy growth throughout the life of your trees and shrubs. Stage One – First 4: Recommended once a year for the first four years after planting, this fertilization treatment is specifically formulated to…
Read MoreU.S. Chamber of Commerce announced Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care as a winner of its annual Blue Ribbon Small Business Award® for the second year. This program recognizes companies for their success and innovation, and for their contributions to economic growth and free enterprise. Swingle was selected from a record number of applicants from…
Read MoreThis season marks the 25th anniversary of Spruce Ips engraver beetle infesting eastern Colorado. However, there is no cause for celebration as this insect is responsible for killing thousands of spruce trees in our area. Signs of death have already appeared this winter and trees attacked in 2014 are already beginning to die. This is…
Read MoreIt’s time to get excited for spring! The birds are returning, the flowers are blooming, and the days are getting longer. The cold is soon to be a distant memory so it’s time to prepare for some spring activities. Camping: Soak up the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Colorado offers countless camping grounds throughout their…
Read MoreTour you landscape and inspect for any damage Early spring is the perfect time to assess your landscape for any damage from the 2014 November freeze and fall hailstorms. Most landscapes will have sustained some sort of damage ranging from moderate to more severe. Recently planted trees and weak, delicate plants have already shown severe…
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