Mulch not only keeps the visible areas of your planting beds and around tree bases looking beautiful, it also has a multitude of benefits for what lies beneath. From protecting your soil from Colorado’s extreme temperatures, to discouraging weed growth, the benefits of mulching are plentiful. The Benefits of Mulching Beds What is mulch? Mulch is…
Read MoreThis year Colorado has seen the population of Japanese beetle increase dramatically in the Front Range. Curative treatment is available in the fall to ensure a strong, healthy landscape come the spring. The Japanese beetle and Japanese beetle grubs are a notorious landscape pest found in the eastern United States. Japanese beetles are voracious feeders…
Read MoreWe enjoy an active lifestyle here in Colorado, which means spending a lot of time outdoors. While enjoying our mountainous landscapes and beautiful weather, the last thing we want to deal with are pesky mosquitos. Mosquitos are not only a nuisance to you and your Colorado landscape, but also pose a health risk to you…
Read MoreSummer is here and so are the extreme temperatures. We always remember to protect ourselves from the hot summer sun, but what about our grass? Unlike us, our lawns cannot protect themselves with sunscreen or a sun hat. Swingle, the Colorado lawn care experts, compiled a list of tips to help protect your lawn from…
Read MorePests threatening your landscape this summer, could very well affect the health and beauty of your trees and shrubs. This is typically when insects emerge from inactivity, funguses begin to breed and a lack of moisture and nutrients are common stressors. It’s critical that homeowners and property managers are aware of problematic symptoms that could…
Read MoreEvery year people throughout the country gather to watch fireworks light up the night sky on the 4th of July in honor of our nation’s birth. Colorado has an incredible fireworks selection throughout the state, complimented by fun family festivities to enjoy before the show. Swingle has picked some of the best places to celebrate…
Read MoreEmerald ash borer (EAB) was detected in Longmont, CO, on Monday, June 6th, at a residential location which has not been officially released. The detection falls within an existing EAB quarantine area around Boulder County, in which the City of Longmont resides in. The quarantine area was set up in an effort to prevent the human-assisted…
Read MoreHave you ever noticed how much calmer you are, how clear your mind becomes after a stroll in the park or a hike in the mountains? Wouldn’t it be great to experience that feeling more often than just on weekends or after work? Incorporating the outdoors into your workplace We live in the beautiful state…
Read MoreIn celebration of pollinator week, Swingle is excited to announce their sponsorship of Denver Zoo’s Pollinator Pathway Garden, opening Saturday, June 25th from 9:30 am-4:00 pm. This continues Swingle’s mission to help protect Colorado’s pollinators, especially the bee community, when conducting services out in the field. Why bees are vital to our existence The news has been…
Read MoreArbor Day is a celebration of trees and the vital role they play in both the environment and in our lives. The very first Arbor Day was held in 1872 in Nebraska City, initiated by newspaper editor Julius Sterling Morton. During this inaugural celebration, it’s estimated that some 1 million trees were planted in the…
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