2021-08-30 02:08
Sometimes, a large mulch covered plant bed can be overwhelming, a bit too much. Over time, unwanted vegetation gets removed, large bushes are rejuvenated/pruned back and more often than not… Read More
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Since 1993, Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. provides professional lawn, landscape and snow management services in the northwest suburban Chicagoland area.
2021-07-30 01:49
In my professional opinion, there is no better material for separating plant beds, keeping decorative gravel in place, defining boulder inlays, etc. than commercial grade steel edging. Stand… Read More
2021-06-30 03:14
Thought it would be interesting to share a few of our existing and new client service requests received over the course of this past month (June 2021). Decorative gravel delivery and install… Read More
2021-05-29 01:59
What better way to compliment your new concrete driveway, patio and walks than by adding professional lawn repair services to your project. Our team at Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. spe… Read More
2021-04-30 03:00
Nothing like nearing the end of a long, snowy winter, only to find your lawn has been feasted upon by some stealthy burrowing creatures, a small rodent called a vole! Although not too common… Read More
2021-03-30 03:28
Our team at Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. takes great pride in helping our clients acquire just the right plant, for just the right place! We possess the ability and desire to ins… Read More
2021-02-26 18:57
You know it when you see it……………. I mean to visit a place or have a new experience that really hit’s home. I was very fortunate to have had one… Read More
2021-01-29 03:33
There are so many efficient ways to clear snow nowadays. Using anything from rechargeable battery powered electric snow blowers to large hydraulic expanding wing snow plows , snow remo… Read More
2020-12-30 23:08
From your friends at Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc., we would like to wish you and your family a very healthy and fulfilling 2021! Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and we wish… Read More
2020-11-27 22:32
Through regular scheduled maintenance, our team at Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. can help ensure your existing buried landscape drain pipes are free and clear of foreign debris and rema… Read More
2020-10-19 01:36
Lily of the Valley, along with Liriope and Bishop’s Weed, is another one of those fast spreading invasive perennial plants that seem to constantly overstep their original plant bed bou… Read More
2020-10-01 01:06
A stump grinder will simply not work…………… PINPOINT Vegetation Removal Services: The skilled targeted removal (including stump) of unwanted mature deciduous… Read More
2020-08-29 03:31
I know what you are thinking, ……. SNOW?? …….. really……………… It hit over 90 degrees earlier today so what better way to me… Read More
2020-07-30 04:19
Being a bit of a mechanical enthusiast myself, I was very happy to hear from one of our valued clients recently who asked if we could help install a “Wind Sculpture” they h… Read More
2020-06-27 18:48
If there is one weed that seems to appear in some of the strangest places (along with poison ivy) is common burdock, also known as wild rhubarb. We see this big and bold, large-leaved bienni… Read More
2020-05-31 05:30
1). Cut Grass Routinely Tall (3-1/2″ or greater) 2). Forever Improve the Soil (aerate, fertilize, top dress with organic materials, water routinely, avoid compaction, ensure proper dra… Read More
2020-04-27 02:07
When walking through shady areas, mainly on older, more mature landscapes, I occasionally notice a very special low-growing perennial that has a tendency to sneak it’s way around a pla… Read More
2020-03-28 21:05
As of late, I have been having more and more conversations with both new and existing clients in regard to the possibility of surface damage caused by routine string-trimmer use at their pro… Read More
2020-02-23 21:14
We can truly help! It is our complete pleasure to share our multi-decade industry knowledge and experience with you to ensure the very best possible outcome for your lawn and overall landsca… Read More
2020-01-27 19:12
When clearing snow from difficult to access or “obstruction-rich” areas, there are only a few ways to get the job done. Of course, melting snow is fine when minimal accumul… Read More
2019-12-30 03:28
When applying bagged ice melt materials to sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, etc., it is very likely that at some point along the way, once a store bought plastic bag of salt is opened, y… Read More
2019-11-29 21:44
Has your air conditioner condenser shifted or become sunken over the years? Is soil, mulch and other debris now infiltrating the base of your condenser? Do you need to raise the… Read More
2019-10-30 19:10
We take our residential snow removal service very seriously! We are asked many times over the course of a given month if we do residential snow removal. Our answer is, but of course we… Read More
2019-09-28 19:18
The goal of any snow removal service arrangement is to have snow-free pavement at your property whenever the need arises. Ideally, snow removal should be accomplished via an on-going a… Read More
2019-08-30 02:52
I figured it was time to share a few previously archived interesting photos taken at local area properties while evaluating new service requests. Pl… Read More
2019-07-28 21:14
Here are just a few locations where we have found poison ivy happily growing over the last few months. Some areas fairly normal, others, not so much. … Read More
2019-06-30 15:07
We had the opportunity recently to assist a client of ours further improve their back yard by installing a multi-course treated wood timber surround for their new children’s playground… Read More
2019-05-31 04:09
As anyone with a watchful eye on area plants and trees can probably tell you, this past winter, with it’s extreme cold (Polar Vortex!!), really took it’s toll on many deciduous a… Read More
2019-04-29 01:47
While not very popular these days, yucca’s were a very common perennial found all over the Chicagoland area 20 plus years ago. These plants are durable!! They spread by rhi… Read More
2019-03-30 02:58
We are very fortunate to be in a line of work that permits us to see and inspect hundreds of unique buried residential drainage systems per year. While I am certain that every buried d… Read More
2019-02-24 22:00
Whenever our company considers servicing a new property for snow and ice management, we first determine what type of ice melt material will be required to properly service the site. To… Read More
2019-01-26 22:39
From time to time, I just stop, look around at my winter surroundings, and consider myself very fortunate to be involved in an industry that is so challenging (on both the body and mind) yet… Read More
2018-12-29 20:35
Whether the goal is to eliminate standing water in your yard, redirect an existing downspout or to bury an unsightly sump pump drain pipe, Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. can help! Site A… Read More
2018-11-29 00:14
It seems that accumulating snow is happening earlier and earlier in the fall season here in the northern Illinois Chicago area. Over the last 20 years, we were considered “lucky… Read More
2018-10-31 02:26
Whenever repairing or installing a new lawn from seed or sod, one very important aspect of the planting process is soil preparation. Besides using premium fresh site-specific grass see… Read More
2018-09-30 18:36
Whenever planning to install new or modify an existing buried downspout drain, you need to be very aware of solid debris that can easily enter your buried drainage system and cause future pr… Read More
2018-08-27 21:57
Whenever installing seed germination blanket, weed control fabric or other landscape related materials requiring temporary attachment to the underlying soil, consider using a biodegradable s… Read More
2018-07-24 21:57
When unsuspecting arborvitaes are invaded by bagworms, it is often times a total loss for the individual evergreen under assault.
Bagworm caterpillars feed on specific types of evergreen fo… Read More
2018-06-30 14:07
Bishop’s weed (aka goutweed, snow-on-the-mountain, ground elder, etc.) can take over your garden if you are not careful. While the perennial plant itself looks fairly attractive… Read More
2018-05-31 14:36
Poison Ivy found growing up a brick wall
Poison Ivy growing up a utility pole
Over the years we have been very fortunate to provide lawn and landscape related services at thousands of area p… Read More
2018-04-30 03:54
Spring is finally here!!
A sure sign that spring has finally arrived is when the forsythia bushes bloom and take on an awesome yellow color. Even though the forsythia’s great vib… Read More
2018-03-30 02:48
Slit-seeding is a mechanical process of rebuilding a thinning lawn by planting premium site-specific grass seed directly into the soil, through an existing stand of turf grass, by way o… Read More
2018-02-28 02:56
Whenever the need arises to move heavy material or equipment, you need to be sure to safely secure your payload to the transport vehicle of choice. A properly secured load will not onl… Read More
2018-01-30 21:56
After spending the last 25 years in the business of commercial snow removal, even to this day, we continue to learn and find new ways to tweak our operational techniques and further improve… Read More
2017-12-30 00:02
We want to wish all of our friends a very positive, healthy and Happy New Year! All the best for 2018 and beyond!!
Thank you for the continued opportunity and your support from all of… Read More
2017-11-30 17:35
My answer is BOTH! Well, sort of anyway.
Being a contractor in the landscape and snow industry means you have the honor of working with fantastic people, spend your days in the great o… Read More
2017-10-31 21:14
If proper site drainage is lacking at your property and continuous rains routinely cause the ground to become fully saturated, standing water will almost certainly occur.
Especially across… Read More
2017-09-30 19:05
Bur Oak Deeply Furrowed Bark
There is one very special oak tree that I just love seeing in my day-to-day travels, the Bur oak.
Wow…. what a beautiful and majestic tree!
The Bur oak is… Read More
2017-08-31 20:21
The first step to begin identification of an oak tree is to determine whether the tree is from the white or red oak family of trees. You can identify which group your oak tree belongs… Read More
2017-07-30 18:56
Slime mold can be found growing atop organic decaying material (wood mulch in particular) when hot and humid weather is the norm (June – August).
Slime mold can be white, light cream… Read More
2017-06-26 03:15
The first cool-season lawn areas to show signs of heat related stress will likely consist of Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescue grass plant varieties. Lawn areas that are not routinely… Read More
2017-06-01 01:08
When planting a new lawn from seed (in particular), soil is normally added, amended, cultivated and/or aerated to provide optimum seed-growing conditions. Lightly cultivated soil is cr… Read More
2017-04-30 03:16
Slit-seeding is the mechanical process of planting premium site-specific grass seed through an existing stand of turfgrass, directly into the soil.
Unlike general over-seeding where a sprea… Read More
2017-03-31 02:12
Whenever a contractor has to store bulk material in a somewhat orderly and cost effective manner (temporary or long-term), he often turn’s to stackable concrete blocks to meet the chal… Read More
2017-02-28 07:54
March 20, 2015 – Snow Mold Found Within Lawn Area Located Between Two Residential Driveways
Since we have had absolutely no snow covering the ground over the past few winter months, ex… Read More
2017-01-29 07:23
Ever wonder where you can go to get rid of a few old tires, construction debris, asphalt shingles or even an old unsalvageable appliance you happened to have laying around your residential p… Read More
2016-12-31 17:06
We would like to say thank you for a wonderful 2016 and wish you and your family nothing but the best for 2017.
Happy New Year! Read More
2016-11-30 04:08
It seems that the older I become the more I appreciate trees that manage to survive the test of time. Oak trees in particular are hard wood trees that can easily outlive us by several… Read More
2016-10-31 20:40
Nimblewill is a warm season perennial grass that has a tendency to grow in patches and is occasionally found growing in poorly drained soil and lightly shaded lawn areas. Nimblewill is… Read More
2016-09-30 02:23
Whenever starting a new lawn from seed, it is highly recommended to cover all improved bare soil/seed planted areas with germination blanket for best results. Seed germination blanket… Read More
2016-08-31 02:29
Every growing season, especially after heavy ground saturating rains, mushrooms start to appear in select lawn and wood mulched landscape bed areas. Wherever dead buried organic materi… Read More
2016-07-31 20:16
Anyone that has had a run-in with thistle around their yard knows how tough this broadleaf weed is and how difficult it is to completely eradicate. With it’s deep and wide spread… Read More
2016-07-01 03:28
When installing an extended underground downspout or sump pump drain, it is always a good idea to direct excess discharged water away from your foundation and into a water safe area several… Read More
2016-05-31 03:40
If I have to name one tree as my favorite, it has to be a European Tri-Color Beech.
They are such beautiful trees with their colorful variegated leaves (sometimes pink-white-purple-green or… Read More
2016-04-30 15:26
One way or another, if you are the proud owner of property that happens to include a lawn, you need to understand that it will require a certain level of on-going mechanical care in order fo… Read More
2016-03-31 03:15
Just a few weeks ago I was told about a pretty unique private website called Nextdoor.
Nextdoor is a FREE local social network that was exclusively created for our unique neighborhoods (acro… Read More
2016-02-25 20:43
We just had quite the winter weather experience here in the Chicago area. Weather forecasters were predicting anywhere from 5-10 inches of snow for our area. Over the past 3 or 4… Read More
2016-01-31 15:12
Depending on actual pavement and ambient temperatures (+/- 32 degrees) at time of application, you can effectively melt light snow and ice (up to 1″+/-) within a very short period of t… Read More
2015-12-31 16:41
It has been our great pleasure helping so many wonderful people in 2015. We thank you for the opportunity and would like to wish you and your family a healthy and happy new year!
May 2… Read More
2015-11-29 22:32
Just a few weeks ago I was very fortunate to not only experience a beautiful part of northern Wisconsin for the very first time, but was also blessed by being able to bring a piece of the tr… Read More
2015-11-01 01:17
The beauty of a buried landscape drain system is that it remains normally hidden from sight while automatically relocating excess stormwater that runs off a roof, large paved surface or any… Read More
2015-09-30 04:48
There is one type of problematic fruit bearing deciduous tree that grows wild, grows fast and often within inaccessible areas surrounding our Chicago area properties…… the mulb… Read More
2015-08-31 18:01
Yes, lawn rust!
When we hear the word rust we usually think of deteriorating steel or iron somewhere in our local surroundings. However, you may be interested to learn more about a com… Read More
2015-07-29 01:57
Please check out our new frequently asked questions page on our website.
As always, please be sure to contact Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. for any lawn, landscape or snow removal servi… Read More
2015-07-01 02:19
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 colored rings (3′ to 10′ +/- in diameter) l… Read More
2015-05-30 20:27
As summer approaches and we spend greater amounts of time outdoors, be on the lookout for troublesome poison ivy that may be growing on your property.
Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. offe… Read More
2015-05-01 01:18
If you recently had a tree removed from your property and it’s stump ground down, this information may prove beneficial to you. Please find a few steps listed below that will ens… Read More
2015-03-31 16:46
Now that the snow has finally melted and warmer temperatures are upon us, many lawns are showing signs of a common fungal disease called snow mold (gray snow mold in particular). Snow mold o… Read More
2015-02-28 05:59
Please contact Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. to learn more about our extremely reliable commercial snow and ice management services. Thank you for visiting our site! Read More
2015-01-31 03:42
Here are a few fantastic websites that provide very detailed winter weather forecast information so you can prepare well in advance for winter’s worst.
1). Weather Underground
2)… Read More
2014-12-31 00:48
Even though concrete block seems to be the most commonly used construction material for raised beds and retaining walls in the residential landscape, I personally find wood (treated wood tim… Read More
2014-12-01 01:57
If you are responsible for winter maintenance (ice melting and plowing snow) at a northern Illinois commercial property, I highly recommend taking a look at this particular bulk ice melt mat… Read More
2014-10-31 23:49
Whenever visiting a new prospective snow and ice management property, one of the first things we quickly notice is if there are any plants, fences, sprinkler heads and/or any other obstructi… Read More
2014-09-30 04:00
One day a client asked if I would stop by his property to look at a few small projects he needed taken care of. So during my property visit I noticed a very striking plant. The c… Read More
2014-08-27 03:36
Poison Ivy growing along the base of a back yard chain link fence
Poison Ivy growing within a stone covered bed space just off driveway edge
Poison Ivy growing along the edge of a wooded res… Read More
2014-07-31 01:51
The basic definition of a weed is any plant growing in a place that it is not wanted.
The three basic types of weeds found in managed stands of turfgrass are grassy weeds, grass-like weeds a… Read More
2014-06-30 18:34
The goal of any successful lawn and landscape management program is to optimize (not maximize) pest control over time. A pest is any insect, mite, nematode, rodent, fungus, weed, or ot… Read More
2014-05-29 05:44
When planting grass seed it is not enough to properly prepare the soil, fertilize, choose a premium site specific grass seed, cover large seedbed areas to protect/retain moisture and routine… Read More
2014-04-29 03:21
After such a cold and snowy winter here in the greater Chicagoland area, it turns out that deciduous and evergreen bushes were not “off the menu” for feeding rabbits. Since… Read More
2013-11-30 02:51
Every winter, property owners, managers and of course contractors rely heavily on the ability to melt troublesome snow and ice from our paved roads, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks. &n&hell…Read More
2013-10-29 02:49
As my company Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. nears it’s 20 year business anniversary, there are so many positive thoughts that race through my mind. First, I can’t beli… Read More
2013-09-30 02:09
Even though all evergreen trees are routinely called “pine trees” by the casual observer, there are other unique species that deserve to be called by their proper names. To… Read More
2013-08-28 02:34
As we experience another great summer season, I have been contacted by many area residents that have confirmed poison ivy contact on or near their property. Anyone may have a chance en… Read More
2013-07-30 02:50
It’s hard to believe that such a beautiful plant as trumpet vine can appear so non-threatening when first planted, but quickly become a nightmare in your landscape if you are not prepa… Read More
2013-06-27 15:38
If you are looking for a lawn that can tolerate extreme heat, drought and even heavy foot traffic, than turf-type tall fescue is for you! Tall fescue is a cool-season grass that loves… Read More
2013-05-27 03:37
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 named yellow nutsedge (aka yellow n… Read More
2013-04-28 22:47
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 (or your local One-Call system) to learn if there are… Read More
2013-03-28 16:11
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 any considerable time spent outdoors very problematic… Read More
2013-02-25 21:19
Integrated Pest Management is the process of continually scouting for lawn and landscape related pests and injury. Pests can be defined as a weed, disease, rodent or insect that can ca… Read More
2013-01-23 09:14
The damage done to a mature lawn or landscape (in particular) after a major sewer repair, drainage improvements or new flood control system has been installed can be minimal or quite extreme… Read More
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