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Lawn Renovation Showdown: Mechanical Slit-Seeding vs. Sod Installation
Is your lawn looking tired, patchy, or just plain sad? Don’t worry — you’re not alone. When it comes to bringing a struggling lawn back to life, two main options stand out: give it a boost with aeration, seeding, and some TLC, or hit the reset button with fresh sod. But which route makes the most sense for your yard (and your wallet)? Let’s dive into the pros and cons of both!

Joseph Pacocha
Apr 303 min read


What is Included in a Lawn and Landscape Spring Cleanup?
A seasonal spring cleanup is a one-time property service visit to prepare your lawn and landscape for the up and coming growing season....

Joseph Pacocha
Mar 29, 20241 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.

Joseph Pacocha
Jun 29, 20231 min read


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


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...

Joseph Pacocha
Feb 23, 20201 min read


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. ...

Joseph Pacocha
Oct 30, 20182 min read


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...

Joseph Pacocha
Apr 29, 20181 min read


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


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...

Joseph Pacocha
May 31, 20172 min read


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


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 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...

Joseph Pacocha
Feb 27, 20122 min read
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