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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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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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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
Feb 25, 20241 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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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.
Joseph Pacocha
Apr 30, 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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…..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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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...
Joseph Pacocha
Apr 26, 20201 min read
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It’s much too hot and way too dry…….. will my lawn be ok?
The first cool-season lawn areas to show signs of heat related stress will likely consist of Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescue grass...
Joseph Pacocha
Jun 25, 20172 min read
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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...
Joseph Pacocha
Apr 29, 20171 min read
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What is this so called nimblewill you speak of?
Nimblewill is a warm season perennial grass that has a tendency to grow in patches and is occasionally found growing in poorly drained...
Joseph Pacocha
Oct 31, 20161 min read
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Watch out for RUST…….. ON YOUR LAWN!!!
Yes, lawn rust! When we hear the word rust we usually think of deteriorating steel or iron somewhere in our local surroundings. However,...
Joseph Pacocha
Aug 31, 20151 min read
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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...
Joseph Pacocha
Jul 28, 20151 min read
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Strange dark green colored circular shaped ring found on my lawn = FAIRY RING DISEASE
With the abundance of rain we have enjoyed over the past few months, you may have noticed a few odd looking circular shaped dark green...
Joseph Pacocha
Jun 30, 20152 min read
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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...
Joseph Pacocha
Mar 31, 20151 min read
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Mark, flag or map all shallow buried utilities BEFORE core aerating your lawn!
Here are a few of the most common underground “non-exposed” utilities that must be marked, flagged and/or mapped before core aerating...
Joseph Pacocha
Mar 28, 20141 min read
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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,...
Joseph Pacocha
Jun 27, 20131 min read
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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...
Joseph Pacocha
Sep 22, 20121 min read
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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,...
Joseph Pacocha
Aug 18, 20121 min read
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