The weather is growing cooler and the leaves are changing color, which means it’s time for fall landscaping tips from the lawn and tree care experts at Swingle. Continue to mow and water regularly There’s a common misconception that when fall arrives, your lawn doesn’t need as much attention as it did in the summer…
Read MoreLawns across Colorado suffered a difficult growing season in 2017 – drought stress, lawn mites, fungal diseases. With the fall season upon us, and dormancy right around the corner, one might assume your lawn will experience smooth sailing for the remainder of the year. Not so fast. September and October typically sees an influx of…
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that fall is less than a month away – September 22nd serving as its official arrival date. It feels as though we were just talking about ways to reinvigorate your lawn from the harshness of winter, and now we’re discussing what to do as it re-enters dormancy. Time certainly does fly.…
Read MoreWritten by Steve Geist, Senior Consulting Arborist One of the most time-honored questions (or controversies) in all of tree care is, “when is the best time of year for trimming a tree?” Much has been written over the years, with various and contradictory opinions and theories offered. In the day, pruning was referred to as…
Read MoreThis week, emerald ash borer (EAB) was detected in Lafayette, Colorado – still within the quarantine area established to prevent the spread after first being discovered in Boulder in 2013. The pest has also been confirmed in Gunbarrel and Longmont, Colorado at this time. It is still unclear whether the insect arrived in Lafayette on…
Read MoreOutdoor plants which appear to be stressed are common along Colorado’s front range during the summer months. From plants and turf, to shrubs and trees – they are all affected by something called chlorosis (yellowing leaves). Chlorosis is a term that describes a lack of chlorophyll (green pigment) in the leaf. Chlorophyll is the energy…
Read MoreIt’s been a hot summer with dry conditions throughout Colorado. In most years along the Front Range, major storm systems often contribute to most of the precipitation that falls each year. More than half of Colorado’s total annual precipitation occurs during 20% of the days during which that precipitation falls. The other half comes from…
Read MoreLooking for locally grown, farm-fresh produce? What about Palisade peaches without having to drive hours away? Well, instead of walking up and down aisles at the grocery store this summer, hoping to find locally grown produce, get outside and support local merchants at one of these five farmers markets. Cherry Creek Fresh Market Location: East 1st Avenue and University Boulevard,…
Read MorePull out the red, white, and blue and get ready to celebrate Independence Day in Colorado! Experience classic car shows, parades, and of course fireworks from all over the Front Range with these 5 places to celebrate the Fourth of July! Boulder: From the annual Ralphie’s Indepedence Day Blast to the Craig Towler Freedom Run,…
Read MoreDo you have brown spots on your lawn? The culprit is a lawn fungal disease known as, Ascochyta leaf spot. Conditions that favor Ascochyta are not well understood, but usually brown spots on lawns occur just after unseasonably warm weather preceded by cool and wet weather. Learn more about our lawn fungus control service. Water…
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