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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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Rabbits have eaten my bushes this winter!!!
What a sight, just when the final snow cover melts away, we noticed that several bushes have had their bark chewed off (lower branches in...
Joseph Pacocha
Apr 28, 20141 min read
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
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...
Joseph Pacocha
Feb 27, 20143 min read
How much does 1 cubic yard of deicing salt weigh anyway?
Here is a experiment our team at Pacocha Landscaping Services did to verify how much rock salt (by weight) would fit in a 1 yard bucket.
Joseph Pacocha
Jan 28, 20141 min read
Trust, but verify! Snow, sleet and ice accumulation reporting by a certified meteorologist
A very important part of our customer service approach at Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. is the ability to keep very detailed records...
Joseph Pacocha
Dec 29, 20131 min read
On-site ice melt material storage for maximum application efficiency!
When we are planning to provide snow and ice management services at a large commercial property (in particular), we look at any/all...
Joseph Pacocha
Nov 29, 20131 min read
Pine, Fir and Spruce Trees….. Do you know the difference?
Even though all evergreen trees are routinely called “pine trees” by the casual observer, there are other unique species that deserve to...
Joseph Pacocha
Sep 29, 20131 min read
BEWARE…… Poison Ivy may be closer than you think!
We continue to find poison ivy plants growing in places that you would never expect. Whether the unwanted plants originally came from...
Joseph Pacocha
Aug 27, 20131 min read
Before digging in Illinois be sure to call 811, JULIE 800-892-0123 or CHICAGO DIGGER 312-744-7000
Whether you are preparing to install a tree, pond, hedge, drainage system, new concrete or even a road side mailbox, be sure to call 811...
Joseph Pacocha
Apr 28, 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...
Joseph Pacocha
Feb 25, 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...
Joseph Pacocha
Jan 22, 20131 min read
Having just the right cutting edge on your snow plow can make all the difference!
As a Chicago area snow and ice management contractor for nearly 20 years, we have grown quite accustomed to the effectiveness of steel...
Joseph Pacocha
Dec 22, 20122 min read
On-Site Storage of Snow Fighting Equipment and Ice Melt Materials = Ultra Reliable Service!
If you demand nothing less than prompt, efficient and cost effective snow and ice management services at your larger Chicago area...
Joseph Pacocha
Nov 23, 20121 min read
Whether you say fall or autumn one thing is for sure…. It’s time to clean the fallen leaves!
Here in northern Illinois it seems that as soon as the summer heat is gone we move quickly into the much needed plant loving cool and...
Joseph Pacocha
Oct 13, 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...
Joseph Pacocha
Sep 22, 20121 min read
Take your pick……… Choosing the best snow plowing and ice control contract for a Chicago winter!
The winters in Chicago and it’s surrounding suburbs have become very unpredictable to say the least. Even though meteorologists do their...
Joseph Pacocha
Aug 19, 20122 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,...
Joseph Pacocha
Aug 18, 20121 min read
Is it only snow plowing that I need?
There are many properties that require more than one form of snow removal to achieve the best results. As many of us know, snow can be...
Joseph Pacocha
Mar 8, 20122 min read
How may I help you?
Thank you for taking the time to review my lawn, landscape and snow management related writings. My promise is to share relevant...
Joseph Pacocha
Feb 5, 20121 min read
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