Rockaway Sustainable Landscaping https://www.rockawayinc.com/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:44:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.rockawayinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Rockaway Sustainable Landscaping https://www.rockawayinc.com/ 32 32 Salt-Tolerant Plants for Coastal Landscapes: 10 Choices for Northeast Florida https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2026/august/salt-tolerant-plants-for-coastal-landscapes-10-choices-for-northeast-florida/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:40:42 +0000 https://www.rockawayinc.com/?p=10671 A beautiful coastal landscape starts with plants capable of handling the conditions that come with living near the water. Living near the coast is one of the great advantages of Northeast Florida. For plants, however, the same ocean breezes homeowners enjoy can create a challenging growing environment. Salt spray, wind, intense sunlight, sandy soils and […]

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]]> August Landscape Care: How we Manage the Dog Days of Summer Heat https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2026/july/august-landscape-care/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:46:04 +0000 https://www.rockawayinc.com/?p=10658 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiqFcMvbf8Q August brings some of the toughest landscape conditions of the year in Northeast Florida. Extreme heat, stretches with limited rainfall, and ongoing watering restrictions continue to put stress on turf and plant material. Our teams are focused on protecting landscape health, maximizing available irrigation, and keeping your property looking professionally maintained through the peak […]

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]]> What’s Blooming in August? 10 Plants Bringing Summer Color to Northeast Florida Landscapes https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2026/july/whats-blooming-in-august/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:01:27 +0000 https://www.rockawayinc.com/?p=10643 August in Northeast Florida is not exactly an easy month for the landscape. A good landscape is planned for the season, not just the install day. Long days, intense heat, high humidity, and unpredictable summer thunderstorms can put plants—and the people caring for them—to the test. But while some plants struggle through the hottest part […]

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]]> 5 Landscaping Tools Every Homeowner Should Own https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2026/july/5-landscaping-tools-to-own/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:23:53 +0000 https://www.rockawayinc.com/?p=10630 https://youtube.com/shorts/P8djAgiF5ks Maintaining a healthy, attractive landscape doesn’t require a garage full of professional equipment. For routine upkeep and smaller projects around the home, a handful of dependable tools can handle many of the jobs homeowners encounter throughout the year. Whether you’re planting, pruning, cleaning up beds or simply giving your landscape a little extra attention, […]

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]]> This Backyard Did Not Need More Space. It Needed a Better Plan. https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2026/july/this-backyard-did-not-need-more-space-it-needed-a-better-plan/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:14:57 +0000 https://www.rockawayinc.com/?p=10561 Sometimes the most dramatic outdoor transformations don’t come from adding square footage—they come from reimagining the space that’s already there. That was the opportunity facing these Jacksonville Beach homeowners. Their property featured a beautiful pool, but it sat inside a screened enclosure that visually divided the yard and left much of the surrounding landscape disconnected […]

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]]> Helping Your Lawn Thrive This July https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2026/june/helping-your-lawn-thrive-this-july/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:17:01 +0000 https://www.rockawayinc.com/?p=10551 Hello everyone, and welcome to your July Residential Landscape Update from Rockaway Sustainable Landscaping. Summer is in full swing, and while the heat and humidity can be tough on landscapes, our team is working hard to keep your property looking its best. Here’s what you can expect this month. Agronomics Our Agronomics Team is continuing […]

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]]> July Commercial Landscape Update! https://www.rockawayinc.com/blog/2026/june/july-2026-commercial-landscape-update/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:03:49 +0000 https://www.rockawayinc.com/?p=10545 Hello everyone, and welcome to your July Landscape Update from Rockaway Sustainable Landscaping. Today, we’ll cover opportunities in Agronomics, Irrigation, Maintenance, and Enhancements. Agronomics Our Agronomics team is finishing up our blanket application of Arena insecticide to protect turf from chinch bugs. Included with this application are nitrogen and micronutrients to support turf health and […]

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]]> 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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