News Archives - Rockaway Sustainable Landscaping https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/category/news/ Tue, 12 May 2026 20:42:20 +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 News Archives - Rockaway Sustainable Landscaping https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/category/news/ 32 32 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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]]> Preparing Your Landscape for an Active 2025 Hurricane Season https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2025/may/active-2025-hurricane-season-predicted-as-noaa-f/ Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2025/%monthname%/active-2025-hurricane-season-predicted-as-noaa-f/ Despite advances in forecasting technology, growing uncertainty around storm intensity—coupled with government funding cuts—could leave communities more vulnerable as NOAA forecasts a turbulent 2025 hurricane season with 13 to 19...

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]]> Gardening by Moon Phases https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/february/gardening-by-moon-phases/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/%monthname%/gardening-by-moon-phases/ Gardening by moon phases, also known as lunar gardening, is an ancient practice that associates planting and harvesting activities with the different phases of the moon. While its scientific basis...

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]]> Help Monarch Butterflies Thrive in Your Landscape https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/february/help-monarch-butterflies-thrive-in-your-landscap/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/%monthname%/help-monarch-butterflies-thrive-in-your-landscap/ The majestic monarch butterfly, known for its beauty and incredible migration journey, is facing a concerning decline in population. Although there are monarch populations that overwinter in North America there...

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]]> Unraveling the Mystery of Leaf Shapes https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/february/unraveling-the-mystery-of-leaf-shapes/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/%monthname%/unraveling-the-mystery-of-leaf-shapes/ Have you ever wondered why leaves aren’t just flat and green, but come in countless shapes, sizes, and textures – smooth and round like lily pads, feathery and intricate like...

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]]> Learn Composting Basics: A Beginner’s Guide https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/february/learn-composting-basics-a-beginner-s-guide/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/%monthname%/learn-composting-basics-a-beginner-s-guide/ Embark on a rewarding journey with “Learn Composting Basics: A Beginner’s Guide.” This comprehensive resource empowers you to unlock the transformative power of composting, nurturing your garden and embracing a...

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]]> El Niño Fades and What It Means for Your Landscape https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/february/el-nino-fades-and-what-it-means-for-your-landsca/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/%monthname%/el-nino-fades-and-what-it-means-for-your-landsca/ The Sunshine State’s winter has been unusually cloudy and wet, thanks in part to a strong El Niño. But El Niño is weakening and is expected to transition to neutral...

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]]> Reducing the Urban Garden Carbon Footprint https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/february/reducing-the-urban-garden-carbon-footprint/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/%monthname%/reducing-the-urban-garden-carbon-footprint/ Love your urban garden, but want to minimize its environmental impact? A recent University of Michigan study found that urban-grown produce generally has a higher carbon footprint than store-bought options....

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]]> Understanding Community Development Districts (CDDs) in Florida https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/january/understanding-community-development-districts-cd/ Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/%monthname%/understanding-community-development-districts-cd/ Community Development Districts (CDDs) in Florida represent a unique and impactful approach to community development. The Florida legislature authorized CDDs via Chapter 190 known as the “Uniform Community Development District...

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]]> Blooming in the New Year: Landscape and Gardening Resolutions https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/january/blooming-in-the-new-year-landscape-and-gardening/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2024/%monthname%/blooming-in-the-new-year-landscape-and-gardening/ As the new year is here our thoughts turn to fresh beginnings, when many people set New Year’s landscape and gardening resolutions. Here are some categorized into three main themes:...

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]]> New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map Meets El Niño https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/december/new-usda-plant-hardiness-zone-map-meets-el-nino/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockawayinc.com/blog/2023/%monthname%/new-usda-plant-hardiness-zone-map-meets-el-nino/ The new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map update, released on November 15, 2023, paints a warmer picture for much of the country, with half the nation shifting to a higher...

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