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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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Joseph Pacocha

Feb 251 min read

New Ideas for a Better Service

Areas We Serve for 2024!

Our team at Pacocha Landscaping Services is forever planning and implementing new ways to better serve our clients.

Joseph Pacocha

Jun 29, 20231 min read

Lawn Care

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

Apr 30, 20231 min read

Lawn Care

Bentgrass.............. I See You!!

In most cases you will see bentgrass growing in stand alone patches, on older lawns, and if left uncontrolled, will slowly spread over time.

Problem & Solution: Relocate, Filter and Bury Downspout Drain Pipe

Joseph Pacocha

Aug 28, 20221 min read

Drainage

Problem & Solution: Relocate, Filter and Bury Downspout Drain Pipe

Our solution was to create a buried/solid pvc pipe downspout drain that is completely serviceable, filter debris and discharge in lawn.

Joseph Pacocha

Oct 28, 20213 min read

Lawn Care

TOP 5 LAWN REPAIR MISTAKES TO AVOID

Over time, a lawn can become stressed and lose its density. Here are 5 lawn repair mistakes to avoid when planning your repair approach.

Joseph Pacocha

Aug 29, 20212 min read

Landscape Improvements

Out with the mulch, in with the grass!

When analyzing your landscape, consider replacing tired wood mulch covered bed areas with beautiful, green, lush grass!

4 Basic Building Blocks of Successful Weed Control in Lawns

Joseph Pacocha

May 30, 20201 min read

Lawn Care

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...

Enjoy Professional Lawn and Landscape Care this 2020 Growing Season!

Joseph Pacocha

Feb 23, 20201 min read

Landscape Improvements

Enjoy Professional Lawn and Landscape Care this 2020 Growing Season!

We can truly help! It is our complete pleasure to share our multi-decade industry knowledge and experience with you to ensure the very...

When growing grass, soil preparation is EVERYTHING!

Joseph Pacocha

Oct 30, 20182 min read

Landscape Improvements

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. ...

What exactly is mechanical slit-seeding?

Joseph Pacocha

Mar 29, 20181 min read

What exactly is mechanical slit-seeding?

Slit-seeding is a mechanical process of rebuilding a thinning lawn by planting premium site-specific grass seed directly into the soil,...

Weeds are growing in my newly seeded lawn …….. what to do?

Joseph Pacocha

May 31, 20172 min read

Lawn Care

Weeds are growing in my newly seeded lawn …….. what to do?

When planting a new lawn from seed (in particular), soil is normally added, amended, cultivated and/or aerated to provide optimum...

Mechanical Slit-Seeding = Best Way to Rebuild a Thinning Lawn

Joseph Pacocha

Apr 29, 20171 min read

Lawn Care

Mechanical Slit-Seeding = Best Way to Rebuild a Thinning Lawn

Slit-seeding is the mechanical process of planting premium site-specific grass seed through an existing stand of turfgrass, directly into...

No Chicago area snow cover means NO SNOW MOLD for your lawn…… YES!!

Joseph Pacocha

Feb 27, 20171 min read

Lawn Care

No Chicago area snow cover means NO SNOW MOLD for your lawn…… YES!!

March 20, 2015 – Snow Mold Found Within Lawn Area Located Between Two Residential Driveways Since we have had absolutely no snow covering...

Seed Germination Blanket ………… NEVER plant a new lawn from seed without it!!

Joseph Pacocha

Sep 29, 20161 min read

Materials and Supply

Seed Germination Blanket ………… NEVER plant a new lawn from seed without it!!

Here are a few reasons why you should use seed germination blanket when planting a new lawn from seed. Protect newly planted seed from...

Tree and stump recently removed? Heaping pile of wood chips left atop your lawn? …… We Can Help!

Joseph Pacocha

Apr 30, 20152 min read

Landscape Improvements

Tree and stump recently removed? Heaping pile of wood chips left atop your lawn? …… We Can Help!

If you recently had a tree removed from your property and it’s stump ground down, this information may prove beneficial to you. Please...

Joseph Pacocha

Mar 31, 20151 min read

Lawn Care

Oh no…… my lawn has SNOW MOLD!!

Now that the snow has finally melted and warmer temperatures are upon us, many lawns are showing signs of a common fungal disease called...

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