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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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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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Before and After – Back Yard Children’s Playground Area
We had the opportunity recently to assist a client of ours further improve their back yard by installing a multi-course treated wood...
Joseph Pacocha
Jun 30, 20191 min read
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What happened to our boxwood’s this past winter?!?!??
As anyone with a watchful eye on area plants and trees can probably tell you, this past winter, with it’s extreme cold (Polar Vortex!!),...
Joseph Pacocha
May 30, 20192 min read
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Yucca’s……the persistent perennial plant that will not leave without a fight!
While not very popular these days, yucca’s were a very common perennial found all over the Chicagoland area 20 plus years ago. These...
Joseph Pacocha
Apr 28, 20191 min read
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Keep leaves out of your buried downspout drain pipe with one of these…
We are very fortunate to be in a line of work that permits us to see and inspect hundreds of unique buried residential drainage systems...
Joseph Pacocha
Mar 29, 20191 min read
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Bagged or Bulk Salt?
Generally speaking, larger paved parking lot areas will be serviced using bulk material whenever possible. Bulk ice melt material...
Joseph Pacocha
Feb 24, 20192 min read
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What it means to be a snow removal contractor after 25 years
From time to time, I just stop, look around at my winter surroundings, and consider myself very fortunate to be involved in an industry...
Joseph Pacocha
Jan 26, 20191 min read
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Outdoor Drainage Improvements Needed? ……. Pacocha Landscaping Can Help!
Site Assessment Downspout Drains Buried Drain Pipe Clean Out Sump Pump Drains Gravel-Free French Drain Systems Regrading Services Dry...
Joseph Pacocha
Dec 29, 20181 min read
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Ready for Accumulating Snow on November 1st!
We promise to never let you down! From our company’s point of view, accumulating snow in November is to be expected and we stand ready...
Joseph Pacocha
Nov 28, 20181 min read
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When growing grass, soil preparation is EVERYTHING!
Whenever repairing or installing a new lawn from seed or sod, one very important aspect of the planting process is soil preparation. ...
Joseph Pacocha
Oct 30, 20182 min read
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5 tips to ensure a trouble-free buried gutter downspout drain system
Whenever planning to install new or modify an existing buried downspout drain, you need to be very aware of solid debris that can easily...
Joseph Pacocha
Sep 30, 20182 min read
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Make it stay with biodegradable stakes!!
Whenever installing seed germination blanket, weed control fabric or other landscape related materials requiring temporary attachment to...
Joseph Pacocha
Aug 27, 20181 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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Bishop’s Weed……………….. friend or foe???
Bishop’s weed (aka goutweed, snow-on-the-mountain, ground elder, etc.) can take over your garden if you are not careful. While the...
Joseph Pacocha
Jun 30, 20181 min read
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Poison Ivy in ALL the wrong places!
Poison Ivy found growing up a brick wall Poison Ivy growing up a utility pole Over the years we have been very fortunate to provide lawn...
Joseph Pacocha
May 31, 20181 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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Never be without your straps and chains!
Whenever the need arises to move heavy material or equipment, you need to be sure to safely secure your payload to the transport vehicle...
Joseph Pacocha
Feb 27, 20181 min read
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3 Proven Ways to Increase Commercial Snow Removal Quality and Reliability!
After spending the last 25 years in the business of commercial snow removal, even to this day, we continue to learn and find new ways to...
Joseph Pacocha
Jan 30, 20182 min read
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Happy New Year from your friends at Pacocha Landscaping Services!
We want to wish all of our friends a very positive, healthy and Happy New Year! All the best for 2018 and beyond!! Thank you for the...
Joseph Pacocha
Dec 29, 20171 min read
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