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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.

Thank you for visiting our site and we look forward to being of service to you!

Snow Removal Obstacles - Careful Service Required!

Sometimes, there are obstructions found on residential snow removal properties (in particular) that require a bit extra.

Snow and Ice Management

Joseph Pacocha

Jan 30, 20241 min read

Buried Sump Pump Discharge Drain System

We had the opportunity recently to install a buried sump pump discharge drain system consisting of solid 4" Sch 40 PVC and NDS EZ-Flow pipe.

Drainage

Joseph Pacocha

Dec 30, 20231 min read

Who determines snow accumulation for service start and billing purposes?

Through our 24/7 state of winter readiness, our fantastic team and verifiable services, we look forward to earning your business!

Snow and Ice Management

Joseph Pacocha

Nov 30, 20231 min read

Snow Removal - Along Base of Overhead Garage Doors

It is our view that all areas that are routinely traversed by people and/or vehicle should be safely passable and kept free of snow.

Snow and Ice Management

Joseph Pacocha

Oct 30, 20231 min read

How to Keep Deer from Eating Your Plants and Tree Saplings

Last year we had the opportunity to plant several Quaking Aspen trees for a great client of ours. A nice mass planting area near the road.

New Ideas for a Better Service

Joseph Pacocha

Sep 30, 20232 min read

Quick Fix to a Common Problem

After a fresh coat of paint, we added a high impact, protective PVC collar to prevent future grass trimmer contact with pole.

Landscape Improvements

Joseph Pacocha

Aug 29, 20231 min read

Helping create your special space!

We understand the value of a comprehensive plan when preparing to create an entirely new landscape.

Landscape Improvements

Joseph Pacocha

Jul 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.

Lawn Care

Joseph Pacocha

Jun 29, 20231 min read

Keeping Roots Out of Buried Downspout Drain Pipes

Protect your buried downspout drain pipes from invading tree roots with these simple steps.

Drainage

Joseph Pacocha

May 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.

Lawn Care

Joseph Pacocha

Apr 30, 20231 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!

Client Appreciation

Joseph Pacocha

Mar 31, 20232 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

Snow and Ice Management

Joseph Pacocha

Feb 26, 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.

Snow and Ice Management

Joseph Pacocha

Jan 31, 20231 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.

Landscape Improvements

Joseph Pacocha

Dec 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.

Drainage

Joseph Pacocha

Nov 30, 20221 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.

Drainage

Joseph Pacocha

Oct 30, 20222 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.

Landscape Improvements

Joseph Pacocha

Sep 30, 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.

Drainage

Joseph Pacocha

Aug 28, 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.

Snow and Ice Management

Joseph Pacocha

Jul 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.

Landscape Maintenance

Joseph Pacocha

Jun 29, 20221 min read

PACOCHA LANDSCAPING SERVICES, INC.

WELCOME TO OUR BLOG!

Snow Removal Obstacles - Careful Service Required!

Buried Sump Pump Discharge Drain System

Who determines snow accumulation for service start and billing purposes?

Snow Removal - Along Base of Overhead Garage Doors

How to Keep Deer from Eating Your Plants and Tree Saplings

Quick Fix to a Common Problem

Helping create your special space!

Let's Rebuild Your Lawn Density!

Keeping Roots Out of Buried Downspout Drain Pipes

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

Time Flies When You're Having Fun!

Q & A: Do you remove accumulated snow even if it will likely melt away within 24 hours?

NON-STEEL EDGE RESIDENTIAL SNOW REMOVAL

Invasive Vine Removal and Management

Downspout Drain Basin UPGRADES!

Drainage Catch Basin: Using as a Water Discharge Outlet Point

Large Boulders Installed, Relocated or Removed

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

We can't help it, we are thinking about snow again!

Never-Ending Thistle Control