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Trumpet vine is a beautiful flowering vine that can quickly outgrow it’s surroundings!
If there is one vine that can almost certainly withstand any weather, any stress and at any time, it's trumpet vine! We're called upon...
Joseph Pacocha
Jul 29, 20131 min read
Yellow Nutsedge: The problematic “grass like” weed that will not leave your lawn without a fight!
If there is one persistent type of unwanted vegetation that is very difficult to control in most lawns it has to be the “grass like” weed...
Joseph Pacocha
May 26, 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
Which flying insect loves stagnate water found in catch basins, rain gutters and plant containers?
Culex Pipiens or better known as the Northern House Mosquito! I think we can all agree that mosquitoes are a nuisance pest that can make...
Joseph Pacocha
Mar 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
Poison Ivy………… Leaves of Three, Leave Them Be!
If you ever came in contact with poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac you know exactly the type of painful skin irritation one can...
Joseph Pacocha
Jul 13, 20121 min read
Your Lawn Needs Water ........ Help!
When watering your lawn, you should really strive to water less often, but for longer periods of time. The goal is to drive the grass...
Joseph Pacocha
Jul 8, 20121 min read
Types of Herbicides: Non-Selective VS. Selective
You need to know the difference between a non-selective and a selective herbicide before you perform or authorize any herbicide...
Joseph Pacocha
Jun 10, 20121 min read
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
Apply a crabgrass preventer to your lawn or plant grass seed.…please choose only one!
The challenge we turf grass managers face every spring season (in particular) is that in order to prevent the annual unwanted grassy weed...
Joseph Pacocha
Apr 25, 20122 min read
Shatter your soil for a better lawn!
A great way to increase air, water and nutrient flow to your lawn’s root zone is by performing core aeration. Core aeration...
Joseph Pacocha
Mar 23, 20121 min read
Plant a fence!
Wood, metal and vinyl are all common materials used to construct a common fence, but there are many limitations you should consider. Many...
Joseph Pacocha
Mar 11, 20122 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
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