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Here you will find new project ideas, unique material information and discover the many ways our team at Pacocha Landscaping Services can help improve your Arlington Heights and northwest suburban Chicagoland property.
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Junk Haul Away Services Now Available!
At Pacocha Landscaping Services, we take pride in our ability to assist clients in clearing out and disposing of unwanted junk.
Joseph Pacocha
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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Maximizing Your Sump Pump Drainage: A Guide to Redirecting Discharged Water
Relocating sump pump discharged water to an alternate onsite location is a practical solution for protecting your lawn and landscape.
Joseph Pacocha
Aug 30, 20243 min read
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Poison Ivy Removal Services are Now in Full Swing!
Our experienced team is well-versed in identifying and dealing with the removal of poison ivy.
Joseph Pacocha
Jul 30, 20241 min read
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Enhance your Curb Appeal and Increase Your Property's Value Before Selling!
Our dedicated team possesses the expertise and skills to transform your landscape into a stunning masterpiece!
Joseph Pacocha
May 29, 20241 min read
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Snow Removal Obstacles - Careful Service Required!
Sometimes, there are obstructions found on residential snow removal properties (in particular) that require a bit extra.
Joseph Pacocha
Jan 30, 20241 min read
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Who determines snow accumulation for service start and billing purposes?
Through our 24/7 state of winter readiness, our fantastic team and verifiable services, we look forward to earning your business!
Joseph Pacocha
Nov 30, 20231 min read
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Let's Rebuild Your Lawn Density!
Our team at Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. specializes in rebuilding an existing stand of previously stressed turfgrass.
Joseph Pacocha
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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Crabgrass preventer before a spring cleanup?
We continue to wrestle with the benefit (if any) of applying a granular crabgrass prevention herbicide before a spring cleanup is performed.
Joseph Pacocha
Mar 30, 20222 min read
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Comprehensive Property Evaluation = Lawn Care Success!
Let's meet on-site, walk your property and talk about your lawn, it's current condition and a bit about the past.
Joseph Pacocha
Feb 26, 20222 min read
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Just a few customer service requests received by our office this past month………
Decorative gravel delivery and installation Existing shrub removal Sump pump discharge relocation Late summer/early fall lawn seeding...
Joseph Pacocha
Jun 29, 20211 min read
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…..no, ….no, ….it wasn’t mice, it was VOLES………….VOLES did it!!
Nothing like nearing the end of a long, snowy winter, only to find your lawn has been feasted upon by some stealthy burrowing creatures,...
Joseph Pacocha
Apr 29, 20211 min read
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4 Basic Building Blocks of Successful Weed Control in Lawns
1). Cut Grass Routinely Tall (3-1/2″ or greater) 2). Forever Improve the Soil (aerate, fertilize, top dress with organic materials, water...
Joseph Pacocha
May 30, 20201 min read
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We Raise Sunken Air Conditioner Condenser Base Pads!!
Has your A/C unit settled over the years? Has soil and mulch found it's way around the bottom of your outdoor condenser? If so, our team...
Joseph Pacocha
Nov 29, 20191 min read
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A few “pictures of interest” taken over the years while evaluating lawn, landscape and snow sites!
I figured it was time to share a few previously archived interesting photos taken at local area properties while evaluating new service...
Joseph Pacocha
Aug 29, 20191 min read
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Poison Ivy……….. here, there and everywhere!!
Here are just a few locations where we have found poison ivy happily growing over the last few months. Some areas fairly normal, others,...
Joseph Pacocha
Jul 28, 20191 min read
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Bagworms = Arborvitaes worst nightmare!
When unsuspecting arborvitaes are invaded by bagworms, it is often times a total loss for the individual evergreen under assault. Bagworm...
Joseph Pacocha
Jul 24, 20182 min read
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Take a look at that Forsythia over there, it’s trying to tell you something…
Spring is finally here!! A sure sign that spring has finally arrived is when the forsythia bushes bloom and take on an awesome yellow...
Joseph Pacocha
Apr 29, 20181 min read
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Ideas to relieve standing water from your lawn and landscape
If proper site drainage is lacking at your property and continuous rains routinely cause the ground to become fully saturated, standing...
Joseph Pacocha
Oct 31, 20171 min read
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How to Identify an Oak Tree
The first step to begin identification of an oak tree is to determine whether the tree is from the white or red oak family of trees. You...
Joseph Pacocha
Aug 31, 20171 min read
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MUSHROOMS are growing in my lawn ………. why my yard??
Every growing season, especially after heavy ground saturating rains, mushrooms start to appear in select lawn and wood mulched landscape...
Joseph Pacocha
Aug 30, 20161 min read
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