While the official State Tree of Colorado is the Blue Spruce, many mistakenly credit the aspen tree with this honor. While aspens are the most distributed native tree species across North America, when it comes to aspen trees many automatically think of Colorado. Why? Because there’s a thicker concentration of the trees than anywhere else…
Read More“What are the guidelines for keeping our landscapes and plants healthy and productive? The protocols are called “plant health care,” a phrase coined by the International Society of Arboriculture that includes best care practices for trees and the entire landscape.” -Betty Cahill, The Denver Post Many of us schedule yearly physicals with our health care provider…
Read MoreFall Lawn Care By the time the first day of fall arrives on September 22, Colorado students will already have been back in school for close to a month and the summer season will have started to fade into a distant memory. While many homeowners believe that the spring is the ideal time of year…
Read MoreThe Japanese beetle, and Japanese beetle grubs, are a notorious landscape pest found in the eastern United States. First discovered in Denver back in 2006, the beetle infestation is now firmly entrenched in the Colorado landscape and seems to be spreading with each passing year. The Japanese beetle has an insatiable appetite – quickly turning…
Read MoreLawn mites can cause real damage to lawn and create a nightmare for you in spring when you realize your lawn isn’t turning green, because it’s dead. The dry Colorado fall has created the perfect environment for these little sucker to thrive by literally sucking the life out of your lawn. There are cost-effective measures you can take to protect your lawn.
Read MoreEvery holiday season, Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care dedicates their time and talents to donate Christmas lighting to charitable organizations throughout the Front Range with holiday lights. Our inspiring designs (which are featured at Denver Botanic Gardens, Hudson Gardens and the Towns of Parker, Fort Collins and Castle Rock to name a few) are…
Read MoreFamed comedian Johnny Carson once said, “Thanksgiving is an emotional holiday. People travel thousands of miles to be with people they only see once a year. And then discover once a year is way too often.” Just kidding! With all seriousness, spending time with family and friends during the holidays is truly an invaluable blessing. But after…
Read MoreWhy Tree Removal is Important Last weekend, the front range of Colorado experienced gusty winds of 20-30 MPH. And while that might not sound strong enough to cause any real damage to residential and commercial properties, it can spell trouble if you have dead trees which have yet to be safely removed. One customer has…
Read MoreProfessional Christmas and Holiday Light Decorations Outdoor Christmas lighting has become a phenomenon within communities. From a humanitarian perspective, holiday lighting inspires emotion and can be infectious – spreading feelings of cheer and hope to everyone who sees them. To understand how electric Christmas light hanging rose to popularity, we must first trace a bit of…
Read MoreFall Landscaping Tips from Swingle Lawn Care & Tree Service We turn to our resident expert, Tony Hahn, for an informative fall landscape Q&A perfect for homeowners across the Front Range. Why do you prune trees in the dormant season? Some trees are more susceptible to disease than others. If they become infected and the…
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