John Hawley, Author at Rockaway Sustainable Landscaping https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/author/johnhrockawayinc-com/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:33:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.rockawayinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png John Hawley, Author at Rockaway Sustainable Landscaping https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/author/johnhrockawayinc-com/ 32 32 June Commercial Maintenance Update https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2026/may/june-commercial-maintenance-update/ Fri, 29 May 2026 16:53:15 +0000 https://www.rockawayinc.com/?p=10383 Summer has officially arrived across Northeast Florida, bringing increasing temperatures, humidity, and the anticipated return of more consistent rainfall patterns. While the region remains under significant drought conditions and Class III water restrictions, periodic rain events throughout the spring have helped reduce stress on turf and ornamental plant material. Agronomic & Irrigation Updates Rockaway’s agronomic […]

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]]> June Summer Conditions & Residential Maintenance Outlook  https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2026/may/june-maintenance-outlook/ Fri, 29 May 2026 16:45:07 +0000 https://www.rockawayinc.com/?p=10380 Summer has officially arrived across Northeast Florida, bringing rising temperatures, humidity, and hopefully more consistent rainfall in the weeks ahead. While the region remains under significant drought conditions and Class III water restrictions, periodic rain events throughout the spring have helped reduce stress on lawns, shrubs, and ornamental plant material. Lawn & Irrigation Updates Rockaway’s […]

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]]> What Florida’s Phase III Water Shortage Means for Homeowners, HOAs & Commercial Landscapes https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2026/may/floridas-phase-iii-water-restrictions/ Tue, 19 May 2026 11:45:10 +0000 https://www.rockawayinc.com/?p=10358 The St. Johns River Water Management District officially declared a Phase III Extreme Water Shortage on May 13, 2026, as worsening drought conditions, declining groundwater levels, and reduced river flows continue impacting Northeast and Central Florida. This was after four days of daily rain in Jacksonville, but still not enough to recharge the water supply. […]

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]]> Managing Commercial Landscapes Through Ongoing Drought https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2026/may/managing-commercial-landscapes-through-ongoing-drought/ Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:30 +0000 https://www.rockawayinc.com/?p=10288 https://youtu.be/ITvU8j71a70 Happy May. Conditions remain defined by an ongoing Class II drought, with April bringing very little rainfall. We have been 24–26 inches below normal over the past 9 months, and irrigation remains limited to once per week. There are some encouraging rain chances in the forecast, but consistency will be key as we approach […]

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]]> Chinch Bugs, Mosquitoes & Drought: May Lawn Care Tips for Florida Homeowners https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2026/may/dry-start-to-spring-puts-focus-on-efficiency/ Fri, 01 May 2026 10:36:51 +0000 https://www.rockawayinc.com/?p=10280 https://youtu.be/1ZhKeKbrZyo Happy May. Conditions across Northeast Florida continue to reflect an ongoing Class II drought, with April bringing very little rainfall. We are currently running 24–26 inches below normal over the past nine months, and irrigation remains limited to once per week. While there are some encouraging rain chances ahead, what really matters now is […]

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]]> February Freeze and Frost Landscape Care in Northeast Florida https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2026/february/february-freeze-and-frost-landscape-care-in-northeast-florida/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:27:15 +0000 https://www.rockawayinc.com/?p=9847 Cold Weather Conditions in February As Northeast Florida moves into February, Rockaway is closely monitoring a colder-than-normal weather pattern that may bring multiple nights of frost and below-freezing temperatures. These conditions can place stress on many landscape plants that typically thrive in our mild coastal climate, especially those with subtropical characteristics. How Freeze and Frost […]

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]]> Reviving Your Plants After January Freezes https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2026/january/reviving-your-plants-after-january-freezes/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:45:56 +0000 https://www.rockawayinc.com/?p=9475 Northeast Florida experienced freezing temperatures during the second week of January, and with another cold stretch possible in the coming week, many landscapes are showing early signs of cold stress. While our region enjoys a unique blend of subtropical and temperate climates, sudden freezes can impact even well-established plants. Freeze damage varies depending on how […]

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