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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 25, 20241 min read
Areas We Serve for 2024!
Our team at Pacocha Landscaping Services is forever planning and implementing new ways to better serve our clients.
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Joseph Pacocha
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Let's Rebuild Your Lawn Density!
Our team at Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. specializes in rebuilding an existing stand of previously stressed turfgrass.
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Joseph Pacocha
Apr 30, 20231 min read
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.
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Joseph Pacocha
Aug 28, 20221 min read
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.
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Joseph Pacocha
Oct 28, 20213 min read
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.
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Joseph Pacocha
Aug 29, 20212 min read
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!
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Joseph Pacocha
May 30, 20201 min read
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...
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Joseph Pacocha
Feb 23, 20201 min read
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...
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Joseph Pacocha
Oct 30, 20182 min read
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. ...
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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,...
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Joseph Pacocha
May 31, 20172 min read
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...
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Joseph Pacocha
Apr 29, 20171 min read
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...
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Joseph Pacocha
Feb 27, 20171 min read
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...
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Joseph Pacocha
Sep 29, 20161 min read
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...
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Joseph Pacocha
Apr 30, 20152 min read
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...
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Joseph Pacocha
Mar 31, 20151 min read
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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