Originally Published in Tree Care Industry Association Reporter Running and growing a professional tree care business involves providing training in a number of important and very different areas. An individual’s role in the business usually determines his or her training requirements. Tree climbers have a number of options to train and improve their safety, skills…
Read MoreEvergreen trees don’t keep their needles forever. If your pine or spruce tree is dropping needles this fall, it could just be a natural process called needle drop.
Read MoreSeptember signals the perfect time for a spectacular color show in our beautiful backyard with those quaking aspen leaves turning vibrant shades of gold all across the state. Find out where you can go!
Read MoreGreen Ash Tree Problem Since the discovery of emerald ash borer (September 23, 2013) in Boulder Colorado, there has been a constant stream of news releases designed at educating the public about this destructive pest. There is no argument emerald ash borer (EAB) is the most destructive pest of shade trees in North America. EAB…
Read MoreOn September 6, 2014, Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care is sponsoring the Mile Hive Bee Club’s 2nd Annual Honeybee Jubilee to help promote the celebration of the end of the honey season and support beekeepers to raise awareness in the community about the impact bees have on society! Come join us! “Bees play an…
Read MoreFall planting is a favorite time of the year for those who enjoy their outdoor spaces. Get a jump on spring by planting bulbs, perennials, shrubs and trees yet this fall. Denver Botanic Gardens hosts a spring and fall Plant and Bulb sale; it’s a great place to pick some up if you need any.…
Read MoreSummer is coming to an end, children are returning to school, and fall will be here before you know it. Now is an ideal time to give your lawn, trees, and landscape some extra care to ensure your lawn is looking great for next spring. Swingle has several tips to maintaining a healthy lawn &…
Read MoreOver 400 industry professionals from across the nation donated their time and efforts to come together at Arlington National Cemetery for the Professional Landscape Network’s (PLANET) 16th annual “Renewal and Remembrance” event. For the third year in a row, Swingle’s Tom Lynch, Fort Collin’s Branch Manager, volunteered his time on behalf of Colorado Association of…
Read MoreEmerald ash borer (EAB) is considered the most destructive urban forest pest ever seen in North America. Ash trees are approximately 15-20% of Colorado’s urban forest, which means EAB poses a serious threat. Emerald ash borer was first confirmed in the City of Boulder in September 2013. Most recently the Colorado Department of Agriculture confirmed…
Read MoreSwingle experts have recently seen an increase of redheaded sawflies infesting Ponderosa pine trees in Elbert and Douglas Counties. The larvae are caterpillar and worm-like, while the adult sawfly looks like a stingless wasp, which will not harm. The larvae feed on pine needles for about two to three weeks stripping all of the foliage…
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