The news has been buzzing about the decline of our bee populations, and the dramatic consequences their loss could have globally. Bees are invaluable pollinators when it comes to the crops that feed human appetites. In fact, 70 out the top 100 food crops are pollinated by bees. Although honey bees are typically what one…
Read MoreThere’s no denying the fact that it’s hot across the Front Range. We’ve officially reached 90-degree temperatures and your landscape might need some extra help this summer in order to keep it healthy. To help ensure that your landscape looks its best, we wanted to share a list of summer landscape tips to help protect…
Read MoreWritten by Tony Hahn, Landscape Care Consultant at Swingle Some of you may have noticed that ash trees are no longer for sale at many nurseries throughout Colorado. The reason is no bigger than a penny, but has killed over 50 million Ash trees across 29 states. It is known as Emerald Ash Borer (EAB),…
Read MoreThe sun is out and the temperatures are finally warming up. Now is a good time to enjoy a variety of different events and festivals across the Front Range in June. We know Colorado has a lot to offer, but here are five things to do in June that you and the whole family can…
Read MoreDenver Lawn Care Considerations Even the best cared for lawns can be vulnerable to lawn disease. Now that the weather is warming up, it’s a great time to understand and prevent the top 5 lawn diseases that impact lawns across the Front Range. 1. Ascochyta In Colorado, ascochyta appears in the spring and summer months. The…
Read MoreThe time is now to start developing your Emerald Ash Borer management plan. Will you be prepared when EAB hits your community? Partner with Colorado’s commercial tree service experts and we will guide you through the process. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is aggressive and unforgiving – attacking all ash trees in its way. It is responsible…
Read MoreWritten by Tony Hahn, Landscape Care Consultant at Swingle Growing up in the Midwest during the 1960’s, I witnessed the demise of many American elms. These huge elms often grew together, with adjacent trees forming a lush, green, shady tunnel over the street. I remember how much I loved the three American elm trees that…
Read MoreThere are a number of ways to care for your Colorado trees in order to maintain their health and beauty. According to the USDA Forest Service, healthy, mature trees add an average of 10 percent to a property’s value, and Swingle wants to help you protect that investment. Learn more about tree services for metro…
Read MoreEveryone is getting outside to enjoy the warmer weather in Colorado. However, as soon as you begin to take in the blue sky, birds chirping and sun’s ray, you may start to notice dandelions popping out of your lawn. Dandelions have little trouble growing in Colorado. But rest assured, Swingle is here to help you treat…
Read MoreSummer will be here before you know it and soon everyone will be enjoying the outdoors. From barbecuing to backyard pool parties, you may soon notice a few “tiny” problems threatening your landscape. Swingle’s experts are talking about insect control for tiny insects and pests, which can damage your lawn and trees, making the effort…
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