Emerald ash borer (EAB) was detected in Longmont, CO, on Monday, June 6th, at a residential location which has not been officially released. The detection falls within an existing EAB quarantine area around Boulder County, in which the City of Longmont resides in. The quarantine area was set up in an effort to prevent the human-assisted…
Read MoreSevere storms accompanied by hail are common in Colorado. After checking our vehicles for dings and making sure our homes aren’t damaged, we usually look at the leaves and tree debris covering the lawn and ask ourselves, “What’s happened to my trees; should I be concerned?” The short answer is, probably not. Learn more about…
Read MoreHave you ever noticed how much calmer you are, how clear your mind becomes after a stroll in the park or a hike in the mountains? Wouldn’t it be great to experience that feeling more often than just on weekends or after work? Incorporating the outdoors into your workplace We live in the beautiful state…
Read MoreIn celebration of pollinator week, Swingle is excited to announce their sponsorship of Denver Zoo’s Pollinator Pathway Garden, opening Saturday, June 25th from 9:30 am-4:00 pm. This continues Swingle’s mission to help protect Colorado’s pollinators, especially the bee community, when conducting services out in the field. Why bees are vital to our existence The news has been…
Read MoreArbor Day is a celebration of trees and the vital role they play in both the environment and in our lives. The very first Arbor Day was held in 1872 in Nebraska City, initiated by newspaper editor Julius Sterling Morton. During this inaugural celebration, it’s estimated that some 1 million trees were planted in the…
Read MoreEvery day we are exposed to a multitude of potentially harmful toxins. Did you know adding a few houseplants around your home could help purify the air you breathe from pollutants? NASA research has indicated that select houseplants can have the potential to improve indoor air quality by purifying and removing trace organic pollutants in…
Read MoreOn April 7th, over 100 patrons and community members turned out for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at Swingle’s new northern Colorado regional headquarters in Firestone, Colorado. “Swingle was founded almost 70 years ago by local arborist John Swingle. Since then, Swingle has grown into one of the most respected and innovative landscape…
Read MoreSpring has finally sprung and it’s a great time to start spring cleaning. Spring cleaning doesn’t mean you are trapped inside for hours, so get outside and start preparing your garden beds, your lawn, controlling the weed population, and getting your outdoor spring cleaning done so your yard is ready for the warm season ahead.…
Read MoreWe love our evergreens here in Colorado — they provide our landscape with year-long beauty. Over the past few years, we’ve been monitoring a new threat to one of our favorite evergreens, the pine tree. Find out the symptoms and how you can protect your pine tree against pine wilt in Colorado. Pine Wilt in…
Read MoreBy now, many Colorado residents are familiar with the name emerald ash borer (more commonly known as EAB). In fact, it’s now considered one of the most destructive forest pests ever seen in North America. Ash trees make up approximately 15-20% of Colorado’s urban forest. It’s no longer a question of IF emerald ash borer will…
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