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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
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
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
Feb 26, 20231 min read
Q & A: Do you remove accumulated snow even if it will likely melt away within 24 hours?
If we are experiencing below freezing temperatures (32 degrees or colder) and one inch or more of snow accumulates, we automatically service
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Joseph Pacocha
Jan 31, 20231 min read
NON-STEEL EDGE RESIDENTIAL SNOW REMOVAL
Snow removal becomes a major concern when attempting to preserve the beauty and over-all integrity of delicate paved surfaces.
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Joseph Pacocha
Dec 29, 20221 min read
Invasive Vine Removal and Management
In addition to identifying and eradicating poison ivy, our team has become quite versed at complete vine removal and/or strategic pruning.
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Joseph Pacocha
Nov 30, 20221 min read
Downspout Drain Basin UPGRADES!
When heavy rainfall occured, the issue we were having was that the water was over-shooting the basin and running off into an adjacent bed.
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Joseph Pacocha
Oct 30, 20222 min read
Drainage Catch Basin: Using as a Water Discharge Outlet Point
New basin is fully serviceable and collected debris can be removed in just a few minutes. Decades of trouble-free service now assured.
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Joseph Pacocha
Sep 30, 20221 min read
Large Boulders Installed, Relocated or Removed
There comes a time when large boulders are needed to protect property, retain soil or to simply add a substantial point of visual interest.
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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
Jul 29, 20221 min read
We can't help it, we are thinking about snow again!
It has something to do with early morning sunrises occurring slightly later and later with each passing day.
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Joseph Pacocha
Jun 29, 20221 min read
Never-Ending Thistle Control
It's that time of year again, where invasive thistle plants are thriving! In some cases, reaching over 4' in height.
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Joseph Pacocha
May 29, 20221 min read
What day of the week will my lawn be mowed?
Weekly lawn maintenance services are scheduled either for the first half of the week (Mon > Wed) or toward the end of the week (Thurs > Sat)
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Joseph Pacocha
Apr 30, 20222 min read
Storm Water and Flood Management
When facing saturated soil and continuous heavy rainfall, what do you do when standing water occurs on your property?
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Joseph Pacocha
Mar 30, 20222 min read
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.
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Joseph Pacocha
Feb 26, 20222 min read
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.
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Joseph Pacocha
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Reducing the Risk of Ice Blocked Drain Pipes
It's not until extremely cold, sub-freezing winter temperatures set in, that water and/or melting snow can freeze just about instantly.
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Joseph Pacocha
Dec 31, 20211 min read
Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2022!
From your friends at Pacocha Landscaping, we would like to wish you and your family fantastic health, happiness and success for 2022!
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Joseph Pacocha
Nov 28, 20212 min read
Problem and Solution: Redirecting and Burying Extended Downspout Drain Pipes
The goal of this drainage improvement project was to redirect and conceal (by way of burying) two existing downspout drain pipes.
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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
Sep 30, 20211 min read
Welcome to our new website!
After several decades of using our old trustworthy website, the time has finally come to open the technological doors and usher in a new...
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