Swingle Tree Removal Crew Saves Denver Roof After High Wind Damage
The high winds experienced recently on the Colorado Front Range are keeping Swingle tree cutting and removal crews active.
"Often," said Swingle CEO Tom Tolkacz, property owners don't realize trees are weak. Not all weaknesses are evident. When high winds arise, weak trees become a threat to people and property." Tolkacz advised that the appearance of squirrels and woodpeckers were evidence of hollows in the tree. "The best course of action," he said, "is to keep your trees trimmed and have them inspected regularly by a professional."
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Swingle Team Member Dan Cotter Retires After 38 Years
In February, 2012, Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape care bade farewell to Dan Cotter, one of our favorite mechanics. Dan has retired after 38 years of keeping Swingle's machines and vehicles in operation.
Dan started at Swingle in 1974 making $2.50 per hour. (It went a little farther then...) Prior to Dan's service to Swingle, he served in the US Army.
Originally from Englewood, Colorado, Dan didn't stray very far from home when he took a job with Denver-based Swingle, so all Swingle team members at Dan's retirement party were thrilled to learn Dan and his wife plan to enjoy his ret …Read Full Post »
Rotate Your Stock: Considering What Trees to Plant
Before automation, this message was a familiar sight in hardware and grocery stores where goods had a shelf life. The idea was the older items should be moved to the front of the shelf for quicker sale. In today’s retail stores, older or seasonal goods are displayed with clearance signs enticing us to buy, making room for newer merchandise.
The same concept applies in nature. In the mountains, after a significant event (fire, pestilence, logging, mining), aspen trees are first to inhabit the site. As aspen age, the stand naturally thins itself allowing pine and spru …Read Full Post »
Swingle Team Member Kristan Anderson Shines for New Customers
We're very proud to share this customer's experience and pleased to have made a few lives more enjoyable.
It is my pleasure to share with you what a wonderful job Swingle performed for us, specifically Kristan Anderson.
On Wednesday, October 26, the wet snowfall ripped two huge limbs off of our pear tree. They landed on the neighbors recreational vehicle and roof. Our kids and grandson got the limbs removed from the neighbor's property but cautioned us that their was another limb much higher over the RV and they were concerned that it would fall. My daughter-in-law referred us to Swingle. …Read Full Post »
