Joseph Pacocha
What is Included in a Lawn and Landscape Spring Cleanup?
A seasonal spring cleanup is a one-time property service visit to prepare your lawn and landscape for the up and coming growing season....
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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
Mar 31, 20232 min read
Time Flies When You're Having Fun!
I still can't believe that after all these years, the lawn, landscape and snow industry remains as fun today, as it was back in 1993!
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Joseph Pacocha
Jul 29, 20211 min read
Steel Edging for Beauty, for Curves, for Fine Lines……..FOREVER!
The beauty of steel edging lies in its strength. Starting at 1/8″ thick (up to 1/4″ thickness) steel makes for the perfect edge material.
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Joseph Pacocha
Jun 29, 20211 min read
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...
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Joseph Pacocha
Apr 26, 20201 min read
LIRIOPE…….. Can you please GET THAT PLANT OUT OF HERE!
When walking through shady areas, mainly on older, more mature landscapes, I occasionally notice a very special low-growing perennial...
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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
Dec 31, 20161 min read
Happy 2017!
We would like to say thank you for a wonderful 2016 and wish you and your family nothing but the best for 2017. Happy New Year!
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Joseph Pacocha
Apr 30, 20161 min read
Proper Routine Mechanical Lawn Maintenance = A Happy Lawn!!
One way or another, if you are the proud owner of property that happens to include a lawn, you need to understand that it will require a...
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Joseph Pacocha
Mar 30, 20161 min read
NEXTDOOR……. the private neighborhood network that everyone can use!
Just a few weeks ago I was told about a pretty unique private website called Nextdoor. Nextdoor is a FREE local social network that was...
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Joseph Pacocha
Dec 31, 20151 min read
Happy New Year!!
It has been our great pleasure helping so many wonderful people in 2015. We thank you for the opportunity and would like to wish you and...
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Joseph Pacocha
Jul 28, 20151 min read
Our new FAQ page!
Please check out our new frequently asked questions page on our website. As always, please be sure to contact Pacocha Landscaping...
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Joseph Pacocha
Feb 27, 20143 min read
A few proven ways to reduce labor, save money and increase the quality of your lawn service!
Over the last 20 years or so I have had the privilege of performing lawn and landscape related services at several thousand Chicago area...
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Joseph Pacocha
Oct 28, 20131 min read
Our first 20 years in business…………. Thank You!
As my company Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. nears it’s 20 year business anniversary, there are so many positive thoughts that race...
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Joseph Pacocha
Jun 27, 20131 min read
Coarse Textured Grass Variety That Can Handle the Heat and So Much More – Tall Fescue!
If you are looking for a lawn that can tolerate extreme heat, drought and even heavy foot traffic, than tall fescue is for you! Today,...
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Joseph Pacocha
Feb 25, 20131 min read
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for a healthy lawn and landscape!
Integrated Pest Management is the process of continually scouting for lawn and landscape related pests and injury. Pests can be defined...
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Joseph Pacocha
Jan 22, 20131 min read
Sewer repair or emergency utility work recently performed? Restore your lawn and landscape today!
The damage done to a mature lawn or landscape (in particular) after a major sewer repair, drainage improvements or new flood control...
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Joseph Pacocha
Sep 22, 20121 min read
Do I have grubs? My lawn is under attack from skunks, crows and raccoon’s!
If you are one of the unlucky few this summer season that have discovered grub related damage to your lawn, please read on. Everyone...
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Joseph Pacocha
Aug 18, 20121 min read
Sod Webworm: Weakened or drought stressed lawns beware!
If you maintain a lawn that happens to benefit from full sun exposure (not shaded) and has become weakened from heat and drought stress,...
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Joseph Pacocha
Jul 8, 20121 min read
Your Lawn Needs Water ........ Help!
When watering your lawn, you should really strive to water less often, but for longer periods of time. The goal is to drive the grass...
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Joseph Pacocha
May 16, 20121 min read
The stubborn grassy weed with a strange name………….. Quackgrass!
Quackgrass is a perennial grassy weed that is very difficult to eradicate from a lawn. This persistent grassy weed can take over your...
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