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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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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
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Enhance your Curb Appeal and Increase Your Property's Value Before Selling!
Our dedicated team possesses the expertise and skills to transform your landscape into a stunning masterpiece!

Joseph Pacocha
May 29, 20241 min read
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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
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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.

Joseph Pacocha
Apr 30, 20231 min read
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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.

Joseph Pacocha
Feb 26, 20222 min read
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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.

Joseph Pacocha
Nov 28, 20212 min read
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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.

Joseph Pacocha
Oct 28, 20213 min read
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Out with the mulch, in with the grass!
When analyzing your landscape, consider replacing tired wood mulch covered bed areas with beautiful, green, lush grass!

Joseph Pacocha
Aug 29, 20212 min read
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New Concrete Driveway, Patio or Walks Recently Installed? ………….. Lawn Repair Help is on the Way!
What better way to compliment your new concrete driveway, patio and walks than by adding professional lawn repair services to your...

Joseph Pacocha
May 28, 20211 min read
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…..no, ….no, ….it wasn’t mice, it was VOLES………….VOLES did it!!
Nothing like nearing the end of a long, snowy winter, only to find your lawn has been feasted upon by some stealthy burrowing creatures,...

Joseph Pacocha
Apr 29, 20211 min read
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Outdoor Drainage Improvements Needed? ……. Pacocha Landscaping Can Help!
Site Assessment Downspout Drains Buried Drain Pipe Clean Out Sump Pump Drains Gravel-Free French Drain Systems Regrading Services Dry...

Joseph Pacocha
Dec 29, 20181 min read
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What exactly is mechanical slit-seeding?
Slit-seeding is a mechanical process of rebuilding a thinning lawn by planting premium site-specific grass seed directly into the soil,...

Joseph Pacocha
Mar 29, 20181 min read
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Mechanical Slit-Seeding = Best Way to Rebuild a Thinning Lawn
Slit-seeding is the mechanical process of planting premium site-specific grass seed through an existing stand of turfgrass, directly into...

Joseph Pacocha
Apr 29, 20171 min read
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No Chicago area snow cover means NO SNOW MOLD for your lawn…… YES!!
March 20, 2015 – Snow Mold Found Within Lawn Area Located Between Two Residential Driveways Since we have had absolutely no snow covering...

Joseph Pacocha
Feb 27, 20171 min read
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Strange dark green colored circular shaped ring found on my lawn = FAIRY RING DISEASE
With the abundance of rain we have enjoyed over the past few months, you may have noticed a few odd looking circular shaped dark green...

Joseph Pacocha
Jun 30, 20152 min read
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Tree and stump recently removed? Heaping pile of wood chips left atop your lawn? …… We Can Help!
If you recently had a tree removed from your property and it’s stump ground down, this information may prove beneficial to you. Please...

Joseph Pacocha
Apr 30, 20152 min read
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Oh no…… my lawn has SNOW MOLD!!
Now that the snow has finally melted and warmer temperatures are upon us, many lawns are showing signs of a common fungal disease called...

Joseph Pacocha
Mar 31, 20151 min read
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The stubborn grassy weed with a strange name………….. Quackgrass!
Quackgrass is a perennial grassy weed that is very difficult to eradicate from a lawn. This persistent grassy weed can take over your...

Joseph Pacocha
May 16, 20121 min read
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