The winter snow is on its way. And although we may not have put our summer clothing away just yet, it’s a good idea to get out and prepare your trees for the cold winter months ahead. Here are a few winter tree tips to help keep them healthy and strong throughout the season. Winter…
Read MoreThe popularity of Christmas lighting throughout homes and businesses during the month of December is undeniable. In fact, satellite imagery from NASA recently reported that certain cities shine between 20 to 30 percent brighter during the holiday season(1) – and the Front Range of Colorado is no exception. With many families often driving around aimlessly…
Read MoreAs trees transition to dormancy, many have already surrendered their colorful fall leaves back to the earth. Leaf blowers can be heard throughout neighborhoods and commercial properties and homeowners are getting a little more exercise compliments of their trusty hand rake. This year, instead of cleaning up all of nature’s confetti and sending it off…
Read MoreThe season’s beginning to change and soon powdery white precipitation will cover roadways and grassy areas across the state. Many assume that the moisture from snowfall accumulations, and their eventual melting, will be sufficient enough to keep trees and shrubs healthy and hydrated during the cold winter months. What’s unknown however is the driest months…
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 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…
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