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4 Basic Building Blocks of Successful Weed Control in Lawns

Joseph Pacocha

May 31, 2020
1 min

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...

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Enjoy Professional Lawn and Landscape Care this 2020 Growing Season!

Joseph Pacocha

Feb 23, 2020
1 min

Enjoy Professional Lawn and Landscape Care this 2020 Growing Season!

We can truly help! It is our complete pleasure to share our multi-decade industry knowledge and experience with you to ensure the very...

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When growing grass, soil preparation is EVERYTHING!

Joseph Pacocha

Oct 30, 2018
2 min

When growing grass, soil preparation is EVERYTHING!

Whenever repairing or installing a new lawn from seed or sod, one very important aspect of the planting process is soil preparation. ...

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Take a look at that Forsythia over there, it’s trying to tell you something…

Joseph Pacocha

Apr 29, 2018
1 min

Take a look at that Forsythia over there, it’s trying to tell you something…

Spring is finally here!! A sure sign that spring has finally arrived is when the forsythia bushes bloom and take on an awesome yellow...

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It’s much too hot and way too dry…….. will my lawn be ok?

Joseph Pacocha

Jun 25, 2017
2 min

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...

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Weeds are growing in my newly seeded lawn …….. what to do?

Joseph Pacocha

May 31, 2017
2 min

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

Aug 31, 2015
1 min

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,...

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Mark, flag or map all shallow buried utilities BEFORE core aerating your lawn!

Joseph Pacocha

Mar 28, 2014
1 min

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...

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What exactly is a lawn and landscape spring cleanup anyway?

Joseph Pacocha

Feb 28, 2012
1 min

What exactly is a lawn and landscape spring cleanup anyway?

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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A few proven ways to rebuild lawn density

Joseph Pacocha

Feb 28, 2012
2 min

A few proven ways to rebuild lawn density

Lawn renovation is the process of rebuilding your lawn’s density by mechanical and manual means. To begin we normally core aerate all...

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