Care guides Archives - Rockaway Sustainable Landscaping https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/category/care-guides/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:04:35 +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 Care guides Archives - Rockaway Sustainable Landscaping https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/category/care-guides/ 32 32 Landscaping Guide for Spring Pruning https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/february/landscaping-guide-for-spring-pruning/ Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/%monthname%/landscaping-guide-for-spring-pruning/ Spring fever hits gardeners urging us to break free from winter’s dormancy and revitalize our landscapes. The urge to grab our pruners and sculpt our overgrown shrubs into perfect shapes...

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]]> Winter Mulching Benefits https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/january/winter-mulching-benefits/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/%monthname%/winter-mulching-benefits/ Winter in Jacksonville, and the beaches can be tough on your garden. The cooler temperatures, drier air, and occasional heavy rains can all take a toll on your plants. But...

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]]> Crape Myrtle Care Guide https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/january/crape-myrtle-care-guide/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/%monthname%/crape-myrtle-care-guide/ Crape myrtles, with their vibrant blooms and graceful silhouettes, stand as cherished elements in the local landscape. Ensuring their continued health and beauty is a mission shared by our dedicated...

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]]> Landscape Plant Care Below Fifty Degrees https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/october/landscape-plant-care-below-fifty-degrees/ https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/october/landscape-plant-care-below-fifty-degrees/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/%monthname%/landscape-plant-care-below-fifty-degrees/ Plants have different optimal temperature ranges for growth, and most plants thrive in temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Here are a few reasons why plants don’t do well at low...

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]]> https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/october/landscape-plant-care-below-fifty-degrees/feed/ 0 Arbor Green Tree Fertilizer: Nourishing Your Trees for a Greener Tomorrow https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/october/arbor-green-tree-fertilizer-nourishing-your-tree/ https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/october/arbor-green-tree-fertilizer-nourishing-your-tree/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/%monthname%/arbor-green-tree-fertilizer-nourishing-your-tree/ One of the most effective ways currently available to protect trees and the ecological web dependent on them is the proper application of Davey Arbor Green Tree Fertilizer. Trees are...

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]]> https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/october/arbor-green-tree-fertilizer-nourishing-your-tree/feed/ 0 Patch Turf Disease Prevention and Control https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/september/patch-turf-disease-prevention-and-control/ https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/september/patch-turf-disease-prevention-and-control/#respond Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/%monthname%/patch-turf-disease-prevention-and-control/ Consider these tips for patch turf disease prevention and control. Patch fungus typically appears as circular or irregular patch of yellow or brown turf although there are variations depending on grass variety...

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]]> https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/september/patch-turf-disease-prevention-and-control/feed/ 0 Tips for Fall Vegetable Gardening https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/tips-for-fall-vegetable-gardening/ https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/tips-for-fall-vegetable-gardening/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/%monthname%/tips-for-fall-vegetable-gardening/ Consider these tips for Fall vegetable gardening in Northeast Florida. What to GrowYou may already have a productive warm-season garden and need to decide which cool-season crops you’ll now grow...

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]]> https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/tips-for-fall-vegetable-gardening/feed/ 0 Summer Lawn Pests and Diseases https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/summer-lawn-pests-and-diseases/ https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/summer-lawn-pests-and-diseases/#respond Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/%monthname%/summer-lawn-pests-and-diseases/ Here is a list of some common lawn pests and diseases that occur during the summer months in Florida.  1. Southern Chinch Bugs (Blissus insularis): These tiny insects are the...

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]]> https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/summer-lawn-pests-and-diseases/feed/ 0 Palm Tree Trimming https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/palm-tree-trimming/ https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/palm-tree-trimming/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/%monthname%/palm-tree-trimming/ Trimming a palm tree can help promote healthy growth and maintain its sought after lush appearance. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to trim a palm:

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]]> https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/palm-tree-trimming/feed/ 0 Tropical Plants Have Many Uses https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/tropical-plants-have-many-uses/ https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/tropical-plants-have-many-uses/#respond Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/%monthname%/tropical-plants-have-many-uses/ Tropical plants and tropical-appearing plants have many uses in Northeast Florida gardens. Their Lushness, large leaves, colorful flowers, variegated foliage, and exotic and unusual features create a sense of place...

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]]> https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/tropical-plants-have-many-uses/feed/ 0 Xeriscaping: A Sustainable Approach to Florida Landscapes https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/xeriscaping-a-sustainable-approach-to-florida-la/ https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/xeriscaping-a-sustainable-approach-to-florida-la/#respond Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/%monthname%/xeriscaping-a-sustainable-approach-to-florida-la/ Understanding xeriscaping principles is key to creating a beautiful and sustainable landscape for your Florida home. Xeriscaping goes beyond just using drought-tolerant plants; it’s a holistic approach that conserves water...

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]]> https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/august/xeriscaping-a-sustainable-approach-to-florida-la/feed/ 0 Christmas Tree Care https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2019/october/christmas-tree-care/ https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2019/october/christmas-tree-care/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2019/%monthname%/christmas-tree-care/ Click Here for this guide as a PDF. We believe our Christmas trees are the freshest, longest lasting trees in Jacksonville. Here are a few Christmas tree care tips.First of...

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