Seasonal Tip Summaries
Throughout the year in our "Seasonal Tip Summaries" page, Swingle will offer tips, suggestions and time sensitive information that will help you prepare your landscape for what ever the Colorado seasons may have in store. We will also offer ideas and resources from organizations and industry publications found on our "Links Resource" page. Since 1947, Swingle has developed many partnerships both locally and nationally like the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), Colorado Association of Lawn Care Professionals (CALCP) and Denver's own Botanic Gardens that offer a wealth of information to make your yard and landscape more beautiful and enjoyable.
10 Types of Herbs You Can Grow in Colorado in June
Grow Your Own Fresh Herbs Read More »
7 Steps to Successful Water Smart Gardening with Xeriscaping
Xeriscape for a beautiful garden with less water. Read More »
A Grill or a Smoker? Or Both?
To grill your meat or smoke it? It depends. Read More »
Activities for Kids: Backyard Camping
Pitch a Tent in Your Backyard Read More »
Beautiful Outdoor Spaces: Container Garden
Easy Container Gardens Read More »
Best Fruit Trees to Grow in Colorado
Best Colorado Fruit Trees Read More »
Best Outdoor Speakers
Bring your party outside with outdoor speakers! Read More »
Best Spring Outdoor Brunch Ideas
Make your Outdoor Brunch an Experience. Read More »
Blooming Plants, Flowers and Vegetables for April
April Bloomers: Plants, Flowers and Veggies Read More »
Colorado Landscape Design: Plan Your Flower Garden
Planning This Year's Flower Garden Read More »
Colorado Spring Showers Bring May Flowers
Blooming Plants for May Read More »
Colorado Summer Fun: Bocce Ball and Badminton
Bocce Ball and Badminton Read More »
Colorado Summer Fun: Horseshoes and Croquet
Horseshoes and Croquet Read More »
Colorado Summer Fun: Outdoor Movie Night
Watch a Movie Outside! Read More »
Colorado Summer Fun: Outdoor Movie Night - Choosing Your Movie
Outdoor Movie Night Fare Read More »
Colorado Summer Fun: Romantic Dinner Outside
Romantic Dinner in your Backyard Read More »
Cool Tips for Cool Season Turfgrasses
Most of our lawns are comprised of Kentucky bluegrass or a mix of grasses with bluegrass being predominant. Bluegrass is also called a cool season turf. Buffalo-grass would be an example of a warm season grass. Read More »
Create Stress Relief with a Relaxation Garden
Relaxation Garden: Stress Relief and more. Read More »
Creating Privacy in Your Yard
7 Ways to Create Privacy in Your Yard Read More »
Denver's Best Christmas Lights and Holiday Decor - November, 2011
Video: Dazzle your neighbors this holiday season! Read More »
Early Snow Means Time for Tree Trimming in Denver and Colorado! - October, 2011
Video: Time to Prune the Trees! Read More »
Easter Activity Ideas
Enjoyable Easter activities. Read More »
End of Summer Hamburger Grilling Recipe
End of Summer Hamburger Grilling Recipe Read More »
Enjoying Colorado Outdoor Spaces: Butterfly Garden
Attract Butterflies with Beautiful Flowers Read More »
Enjoying Colorado Outdoor Spaces: Exercise
Enjoying Colorado's Outdoor Spaces : Exercise Read More »
Enjoying Colorado Outdoor Spaces: Gardening with Your Kids
Healthy Fun with your Kids Read More »
Enjoying Colorado Outdoor Spaces: Go Bug Hunting with a Backyard Safari
Your Backyard Bug Hunt Read More »
Enjoying Colorado Outdoor Spaces: Let's Go Camping!
Let's Go Camping! Read More »
Enjoying Colorado Outdoor Spaces: Star Gazing
Enjoy the Colorado Night Sky Read More »
Enjoying Colorado Outdoor Spaces: Wildlife
Wildlife viewing can be thrilling and emotional. Read More »
Enjoying Outdoor Spaces: Camping in Colorado
Camping in Colorado Read More »
Enjoying Your Outdoor Space: Games for Dogs
Pet Games to Play Read More »
Feng Shui Tips for Your Garden: 5 Elements
5 Elements to Feng Shui Your Garden Read More »
Feng Shui Tips for Your Garden: 5 Simple Tips
5 Simple Tips to Feng Shui Your Garden Read More »
Fresh Guacamole Recipe from Your Garden
Delicious Guac from Your Garden Read More »
Fun Games to Play Outside: Kickball!
Let's Play Kickball! Read More »
Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe
Recipe: Grilled Corn on the Cob Read More »
Grilling Recipes: Honey Orange Basil Chicken
Grilling: Honey Orange Basil Chicken Read More »
Grilling Safety Tips
Grilling Safety Tips Read More »
Grilling: Fiesta's Blue Ember iQue Makes Your Life More Enjoyable
The Blue Ember iQue grill is a party waiting to happen. Read More »
Growing Gourds for Art and Enjoyment
Create Fun and Beauty with Gourds Read More »
Host a Progressive Dinner Party on Your Patios this Summer!
Host a Progressive Patio Party Read More »
How to Keep Dogs Out of Your Garden
Defend Your Garden from Your Dog Read More »
How To Preserve Your Fruit Garden Harvest
Enjoy Your Fruit Garden Year Round Read More »
How to Store Herbs from Your Garden
Preserving Your Herb Garden Harvest Read More »
Lawn and Garden Pest and Insect Control
Lawn and Garden Bugs Be Gone! Read More »
Menu for Colorado Brunch in June
Menu for an Outdoor Brunch Read More »
Outdoor Games for Kids and Grown-Ups
Enjoy your outdoors with these fun activities! Read More »
Outdoor Home Lighting Option: Torches
Are torches right for your outdoor space? Read More »
Planting by the Moon
Plan Your Garden by Moon Phases Read More »
Pruning Colorado Evergreen Trees and Shrubs - July 2011
Video: Pruning Evergreen Shrubs Read More »
Selecting Your Outdoor Lounge Chair
Selecting Your Outdoor Lounge Chair Read More »
Spring in Colorado: Blooming Plants for the Season
Blooming Plants for Spring Read More »
Spring is for Weed Control
April showers bring May flowers. Some of those “flowers” include dandelions. Homeowners will spring into action with a dizzying array of herbicides – weed killers. Read More »
Spring Recipe: Fresh Salmon on the Grill
This easy recipe will delight. Read More »
Summer Dinner Idea: Party On the Patio
Dinner Party on Your Patio Read More »
Summer Stargazing in Colorado
Summer Stargazing in Colorado Read More »
Take Your Summer Reading List Outdoors
Summer Outdoor Reading List Read More »
Tips for Mowing Your Lawn
Video: John, Tony and a Mower Read More »
Top 5 Tips for Spring
Top 5 Yard Care Tips for Spring Read More »
Turn Brown Grass Spots Green
Video with John and Tony Read More »
Video: Colorado Mountain Pine Beetle and Lemonade - August 2011
John and Tony Relax Outdoors Read More »
When to Winterize Your Lawn and Outdoor Space - Sept 2011
Video: Time to Winterize! Read More »
Your Colorado Flower Garden in 5 Steps
5 Easy Steps to Get Started Gardening Read More »
