There’s still plenty of time left in the winter season to head outdoors with your family and participate in some of the best activities Colorado has to offer. We’re fortunate enough to live in a beautiful state, where many of these activities are in our own back yards! Whether you’re looking to go skiing, snowshoeing,…
Read MoreWe live in a changing world but true principles never change in the midst of time. The following is a quote attributed to English author, Architect and Economist, John Ruskin (1819-1900) “It is unwise to pay too much, but it’s worse to pay too little. When you pay too much, you lose a little money.…
Read MoreVoles, also know as meadow mice or field mice, are small brown to gray pudgy mammals, which are active year round and do not hibernate. Voles dig underground burrows and feed on vegetation – damaging your landscape including trees, turf, bushes and shrubs. Voles cause damage by gnawing through tree bark and eating other vegetation,…
Read MoreIt’s crazy to think that it’s already a new year! 2014 brought some unexpected surprises and exciting opportunities for Swingle, and we’re looking forward to 2015. As we move into the new year, Swingle is predicting emerald ash borer and the November 2014 freeze will impact our Colorado landscapes in 2015. Emerald Ash Borer Discovered…
Read More2014 brought some unexpected surprises, along with exciting opportunities for Swingle and we’re looking forward to 2015. A few notable occurrences include the late spring freeze, which impacted many of our trees. There was widespread Fire Blight along the Front Range, Redheaded Sawfly attacked trees in Elbert and Douglas Counties over the summer months, and…
Read MoreFor the past nine years, Swingle has worked with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Loveland, Colorado to care for and preserve a Washington elm tree, which is claimed to be a part of American history. It has been rumored George Washington first took command of the American Army under a large white American…
Read MoreFor the forth consecutive year, Swingle was a proud sponsor of the Parker Christmas Carriage Parade. The Swingle team was onsite to hand out commemorative ornaments, which have become a holiday collectable with attendees who enjoy the seasonal event year after year. The parade included carriages, stagecoaches, ice sculptures, pony rides, Santa Claus and much…
Read MoreBrock McRea (Recruiter) and Angela Talocco (Employee Training & Development Specialist) from Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care recently participated in a webinar hosted by Lawn and Landscape Magazine. The webinar focused on providing information and tactics to empower businesses to reach the million-dollar mark and beyond. Brock and Angela were asked to discuss Recruitment and…
Read MoreSwingle’s own Nate Talocco, Holiday Decor Manager, was recently featured on CNN Money speaking about professionally installed Christmas lighting. Nate spoke with CNN about what the holiday lighting side of Swingle’s business looks like, and the growth the company has seen over the past few years. Starting in September, Swingle begins to provide holiday lighting…
Read MoreTo kick-off the holiday season, Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care decorated the homes of two struggling families along the Front Range with enchanting holiday lighting. Our Making Spirits Bright campaign asked residents to nominate a family facing hard times, and Swingle was overwhelmed and inspired by the heartfelt stories we received this year. We…
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