Homeowners and businesses across the Front Range are being told that their spruce tree(s) might be infected with spruce gall, which may not be the case. Spruce Gall vs. Freeze Damage Spruce gall is commonly found on new growth of spruce trees, but what companies neglect to tell homeowners and businesses is its similarity to…
Read MoreEarlier this year, Swingle released its 2015 Colorado Landscape Predictions. Pest Prediction Update: With half the year now complete, we’d like to give you a Colorado pest prediction update on where we are and where we’re headed as we continue to battle damaging pests and unprecedented meteorological events throughout the region. November Freeze The impact from…
Read MoreFew places provide the feeling of patriotism, duty and honor more than Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Amongst the lush, rolling hillsides – adorned with majestic trees and headstones as far as the eye can see – you’ll find the grave of John F. Kennedy, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and many other…
Read MoreIs your pine trees turning brown? It could be the Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth which has recently been spotted in Douglas County as reported by 9News. The Tussock Moth usually appears in late spring, and once it’s gone, will not reappear until 2016. Swingle, the tree service experts in Denver, want to provide some additional information to help…
Read MoreAt 5,280 feet above sea level, Denver is known as the Mile High City, which means Coloradan’s are closer to the sun than most. For every 1,000 feet above sea level, ultraviolet exposure increases anywhere between 4-10%. Spending time unprotected under the sun increases your chances of skin cancer, along with early aging. More than…
Read MoreSwingle Landscape Care Consultant, Tony Hahn, spoke with 7NEWS to provide an update on the freeze damage we are still seeing from the November freeze of 2014. Some trees did not survive while others are struggling or weren’t affected at all. Unfortunately, due to the amount of dead trees, it could take anywhere from 5-8…
Read MoreThe weather is starting to heat up and so are the summer festivals here in Colorado. Swingle has compiled some great, local festivals, so you have options to add to your calendar of activities this summer. Top Summer Festivals in Colorado: Castle Rock WineFest When: July 18, 2015 Where: The Grange in the Meadows (3692…
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