Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care

What Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care does

Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care is a Denver-based residential and commercial landscape services company founded in 1947 that has operated as a brand under SavATree since an October 2017 merger. The company delivers a comprehensive suite of lawn care, tree service, insect/pest control, plant health care, and seasonal holiday lighting services across Colorado's Front Range through offices in Denver, Firestone, and Fort Collins. Service is delivered by over 40 ISA-certified arborists — the largest such concentration of any Colorado company — supported by OSHA compliance, a 100% satisfaction guarantee, BBB accreditation, and TCIA/NALP industry association standing.

The core technology stack is operational equipment rather than software: tree trimming and pruning tools, stump grinding equipment, trunk and soil injection systems for fungicides and fertilizers, perimeter pest application systems, and core aeration equipment. Proprietary treatment programs are tailored to Colorado's semi-arid climate and clay soils, including a three-stage tree fertilization system (First Four, Root Builder, Root Builder Mature), the Treat and Inspect program for aphids/spider mites/caterpillars, the Dutch Elm Disease Program running continuously since 1972, the HomeShield Insect Defense perimeter pest barrier, and the Organic Advantage Plus Program with Revive soil treatment. Distribution is direct-to-customer through website quote requests, free on-site property evaluations, and field-based Landscape Care Consultants, with a separate commercial sales motion for property managers, municipalities, grounds keepers, and contractors.

Revenue is generated through professional service fees for one-off work (tree removal, stump grinding, emergency storm response, holiday lighting design and installation) and recurring annual subscriptions such as the 5-Time Lawn Care Program, priced at $29.50 for the first application with four subsequent applications billed separately. Pricing is otherwise quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market combines sales-led field consultation with content marketing (educational blog, learning center), segmented email newsletters for residential and commercial customers, social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube, and earned media through community partnerships with the Denver Zoo, City of Denver Parks and Recreation (Be a Smart Ash Campaign), Denver Botanic Gardens, Hudson Gardens, and other nonprofit organizations.

Name

Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care

Legal name

Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care

Website

https://myswingle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care is a Colorado Front Range lawn, tree, and landscape services provider founded in 1947, now operating under SavATree. It serves residential and commercial customers via 40+ ISA-certified arborists across Denver, Firestone, and Fort Collins offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Care Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscaping Services (56173)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care (BPABADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tree Care & Arborist Services (BPABADAD)

Keywords

• Lawn care services
• Tree care services
• Landscape maintenance
• Pest control services
• Holiday lighting installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tree Service: Ongoing tree care services including trimming, removal, stump grinding, disease/insect control, and fertilization. Revenue generated through service fees for individual treatments or annual care programs.
2. Lawn Care Programs: Season-long lawn care programs with multiple applications from early spring to late fall. Includes fertilization, weed control, aeration, and pest management.
3. Holiday Lighting Installation: Design, installation, removal, and storage of Christmas/holiday lighting for residential and commercial properties. Seasonal service with custom-designed displays.
4. Insect/Pest Control: Perimeter pest control and targeted insect management for lawns and landscapes, including treatment for specific pests like Japanese beetles, emerald ash borer, and lawn mites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Swingle provides professional lawn care, tree service, and landscape maintenance for residential and commercial properties across Colorado's Front Range. Core services include seasonal lawn fertilization and weed control, tree trimming, removal, pruning, and stump grinding, insect and perimeter pest control, plant health care, holiday lighting installation, and irrigation services, delivered by over 40 ISA-certified arborists and supported by Colorado-specific treatment programs.

Product overview

Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care is a service-based company offering a comprehensive suite of residential and commercial landscape care services across Colorado's Front Range. The company operates as a single unified service offering organized around core service lines including Tree Service (trimming, removal, pruning, stump grinding, emergency storm damage), Lawn Care (aeration, fertilization, weed control, fungus control, insect control), Insect Control (HomeShield perimeter pest defense), Holiday Lighting, and Plant Health Care (fertilization, disease/insect treatment). The company also offers Organic lawn care options through its Organic Advantage Plus Program. After merging with SavATree in October 2017, Swingle now operates under the SavATree umbrella while maintaining the Swingle brand. Services are delivered by over 40 ISA-certified arborists across offices in Denver, Firestone, and Fort Collins.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tree Service Professional tree care services including trimming, removal, pruning, stump grinding, emergency storm damage response, tree and shrub planting, and disease/insect control, delivered by over 40 ISA-certified arborists for residential and commercial properties.
• Lawn Care Comprehensive seasonal lawn care programs covering fertilization, pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control, lawn aeration, fungus control, and insect control, structured as a 5-application program from early spring through late fall for Colorado lawns.
• Holiday Lighting Installation

Quantifiable outcome

• Healthy, mature trees add an average of 10 percent to a property's value
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• SavATreecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2017SavATree, a leading provider of quality tree, shrub and lawn care services, merged with Denver-based Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care in October 2017, solidifying SavATree's leading position in the Colorado marketplace. This merger aligns with SavATree's strategic growth plan and combines two successful brands under the SavATree umbrella.
• Mountain High Tree, Lawn and LandscapecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenver-based Mountain High Tree, Lawn and Landscape also merged with SavATree earlier in 2017, combining with the Swingle brand to provide customers and employees with greater resources and opportunities for environmentally minded services.
• ArborjetstrategicTechnology or IntegrationArborjet is a leader in trunk injection technology, delivering cutting-edge equipment for insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers. They share SavATree's philosophy of nurturing and protecting trees, launching the 'Saving America's Iconic Trees' campaign. Arborjet has treated more than one million trees since starting over a decade ago.
• Denver Botanic GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwingle partners with Denver Botanic Gardens offering beekeeping courses and collaborated on the Pollinator Pathway initiative, which was recognized as the 200,000th certified Backyard Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.
• Hudson GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for beekeeping courses alongside Denver Botanic Gardens, supporting pollinator education initiatives.
• Rocky Mountain BeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner offering beekeeping classes, relocation services, and swarm collection for Colorado beekeepers.
• City of Denver Parks and Recreation / Be a Smart Ash CampaignstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBe a Smart Ash Campaign was started in May 2016 by the City Forester and Denver Parks and Recreation to educate the public about emerald ash borer. Swingle consults with them for the latest news and information on EAB efforts.
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)coreOthersProfessional certification organization. Swingle employs over 40 certified arborists through ISA - the most of any Colorado company.
• Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)strategicOthersIndustry association for professional tree care companies. TCIA promotes safety standards and best practices in the tree care industry.
• National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)strategicOthersProfessional association for landscape industry. Swingle displays NALP certification/logo on website as indication of professional standing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SavATree: Parent company and direct operational peer. SavATree is a leading U.S. provider of tree, shrub, and lawn care services across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Western regions, offering the same core residential and commercial services as Swingle (tree care, lawn care, pest management). It is the most direct comparable given the 2017 merger.
• Yellowstone Landscape: National commercial landscape maintenance provider offering lawn care, tree and shrub care, irrigation, and pest control to commercial clients. Closely comparable to Swingle's commercial-services arm.
• Lawn Doctor: Franchised lawn care provider offering fertilization, weed control, and pest management on a recurring, multi-application basis. Directly comparable to Swingle's residential lawn care subscription business.
• Weed Man: Franchise-based residential lawn care company offering fertilization, weed control, and related services. Closely comparable to Swingle's recurring residential lawn care program at a different go-to-market model.

Broad incumbents

• TruGreen: Largest U.S. residential lawn care provider with multi-application annual programs. Overlaps directly with Swingle's 5-Time Lawn Care subscription model, though TruGreen is far broader and lacks Swingle's depth in arborist services.
• BrightView Holdings: Largest U.S. commercial landscape services company with maintenance, tree care, and design-build offerings. Compares to Swingle's commercial business line at a meaningfully larger scale.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: One of the largest U.S. tree care and lawn service companies with nationwide operations. Directly comparable in core tree care, plant health care, and commercial landscape services, though its geographic and service breadth is far wider than Swingle's.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Established U.S. tree care company with offices across more than 30 states. Competes directly with Swingle in arborist services, plant health care, and residential/commercial tree care, with a similarly strong credentialed-arborist positioning.

Others

• Arborjet: Manufacturer of trunk injection equipment and formulations for tree care. A technology and supplier partner to Swingle's parent SavATree, and an ecosystem participant whose products underpin Swingle's specialty tree treatments.

Regional players

• Mountain High Tree, Lawn and Landscape: Denver-based tree, lawn, and landscape company that, like Swingle, merged with SavATree in 2017. Highly comparable in service mix and Front Range geography, and effectively a sister operation under SavATree.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/myswingle
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/naturestrees
• Facebookfacebook.com/myswingle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/savatree

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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