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 »
Denver Hail Storm: Swingle CEO Addresses Property Owner Concerns
On the evening of July 13, 2011, hail stones that reached the size of baseballs stranded about 1,000 travellers at DIA and wreaked havoc on Denver and Boulder, Colorado, metro area trees and plants.
“Hail storm damage can continue long after the skies have calmed,” said Tom Tolkacz, CEO of Swingle. “Property owners should arm themselves with good information, then act quickly and properly.”
Here are some things we'd like our customers to know about Colorado hail storms and what to do after they hit.
Can hail damage kill my trees/shrubs?
NO.
What will hail damag …Read Full Post »
Swingle Responds to Tree Removal Emergency
On July 8, 2011, Swingle performed emergency tree removal when a large tree fell on the Denver residence of Al Gerace, owner of Welby Gardens and a leader in the green industry. No one was injured.
“Homeowners who incur damage like this,” said Tom Tolkacz, owner and CEO of Swingle, “should be sure to inform their insurance company. Some policies cover removal cost when home damage occurs.”
The tree collapsed from a combination of age-decayed roots and strong winds. “Many trees look healthy or show what appears to the homeowner as harmless deadwood. Sometimes …Read Full Post »
Swingle Achieves A+ Rating with Denver Better Business Bureau
In 2011, Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care achieved an A+ Rating from the Denver Better Business Bureau (BBB).
The criteria on which the BBB bases its ratings include:
Business Complaint History
Type of Business
Time in Business
Background
Licensing and Government Actions
Issue Resolution
Truth in Advertising
Clear Understanding of Business
Swingle takes special pride in the BBB's note that the BBB records zero complaints about our adherence to our 100 percent guarantee. At Swingle, we always keep our promises.
And we hope we make your l …Read Full Post »
Swingle Talks Mountain Pine Beetle with Colorado and Company
On Wednesday, May 18, 2011, Swingle Account Representative Tony Hahn joined host Denise Plant on the set of KUSA/NBC 9 News's Colorado & Company to talk about the Mountain Pine Beetle problem that has moved from the pine trees in Colorado's mountains to the front range. The problem is now affecting trees from southern Wyoming to farther south than Monument and from Boulder and Clear Creek to Elbert and Adams Counties.
Tony offered a special for viewers of the show and provided examples of what an infestation looks like.
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LawnCare Aeration Plus of Greeley acquired by Swingle
Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care, now celebrating 64 years in business, today announced the acquisition of Lawn Care Aeration Plus to strengthen their market position in Colorado’s Northern Front Range communities. “Having provided lawn care services to my customers for 27 years, I began planning for my retirement. I searched for a local Colorado landscape care company with exceptional customer service to maintain the quality my customer’s have come to expect. After carefully considering several options and selecting a company that aligned with my guarante …Read Full Post »
Swingle helps with hoops to plant one million trees in Mile High City
Denver CO – Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care, in partnership with the Denver Nuggets, the Mayor’s office and the Denver Parks & Recreation Department, are all striving to help plant one million trees in the Mile High City by 2025. Larry Baird, Marketing & Communication Manager at Swingle, and James Younger, Account Executive for Corporate Partnerships with Kroenke Sports Enterprises, teamed with the Denver Nuggets to create a cause marketing program appropriately named TREES FOR THREES to benefit the city’s Mile High Million Tree Initiative. “This is a …Read Full Post »
The Denver Botanic Gardens selects Christmas Décor by Swingle
Swingle, the largest Christmas Décor franchise in the country, will work with Denver Botanic Gardens to create and install the historic Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens and Trail of Lights at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. Reflecting the Gardens’ and Swingle’s commitment to conservation and sustainability, Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) will make-up a growing proportion of the lighting displays at both locations. “Denver Botanic Gardens has had a professional partnership with Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care for more than 50 years. We are excited …Read Full Post »
Swingle Receives Corporate Recognition Award From Families First
DENVER – On May 13, Families First presented its 2009 Outstanding Corporate Support Award to Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care at the Friends Spring Luncheon held at the Denver Country Club. Each year this award is given to a business that has shown its commitment to community involvement by supporting the work of Families First. Since 2006, Swingle has donated landscaping service to Families First including caring for lawn, bushes, trees, drainage and irrigations systems and creating a spectacular holiday light display at The Family Center each holiday season. The award was accepte …Read Full Post »
