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Aug 24

Beware of Disease in Your Turf

If you see brown spots in your lawn, don't panic. It can be fixed with a little TLC and some fungicide.

Aug 24

Tip for Fall: Dividing Your Perennials

Do you want more blooms on your perennials next year? During the early fall days—when there is less heat stress on your plants—is a perfe...

Aug 24

Now is the Time to Plan for Spring Color—Tulip Education:

You may have planted tulips bulbs last year and had great blooms in spring. However, most tulips are not strong bloomers after year one.

Aug 24

Annual Team Outing at High Ropes Adventure Course

Each year we take our crew to experience something new. This summer we went to ZipZone and put strength, endurance, and agility to the test!

Jul 27

August 29th Garden Tour!

You're invited to visit our M.J. Gardens (outdoors) on Saturday, August 29 from 10 am – 2 pm! *COVID-19 guidelines observed.

Jul 27

Remember: Leaves of Three, Let it Be!

Myth: Poison ivy, oak, and sumac only grow in the woods. Fact: You can find it just about anywhere in the upper Midwest, even in the cities!

Jul 27

Summer Tips & Reminders

Here are some tips as we experience what feels like the good ol' "Dog Days of Summer!" Beetles, watering, and fall color plans!

Jul 27

Thanks to our 2020 Summer Help!

We want to thank the college and high school staff for all their help this summer. They have done a wonderful job assisting in many ways.

Jun 22

Seasonal Reminders

From fertilizing and mosquito control to dealing with other contractors on your property, we're here to help you through the summer.

Jun 22

Summer Pruning Time is Here

When we prune, we are helping to open plants up and remove old growth, thus encouraging new young growth.

Jun 19

Some Tips for Deer Damage

We have to find new ways to distract the deer from all the sweet-smelling green plants. Here are some tips.

May 20

Summer Gardens... Start with a Plan!

Regardless of your garden desires, remember it is best to start with a careful plan to make sure the right details are being considered.

May 19

Mother Nature’s 2020 Effect!

Due to the weather in 2020 so far, we have a few notes for you about plant health!

Apr 21

Planting Ohio’s Native Plants

Why do we love incorporating natives into our landscape designs as well as the established landscapes we maintain?

Apr 20

Spring Planting & Summer Annuals

Spring is in the Air, but don’t be too quick to plant those summer annuals, YET. As we battle this COVID-19 storm, just remember at the e...

Apr 17

Mulching 101 & Common Myths

Some people think that you can never mulch too much—a common myth: The deeper the mulch the harder it is for weeds to grow. WRONG!

Mar 25

A Health & Safety Update

Here at M.J. Design, we are taking extra precautions to safeguard our employees and customers.

Mar 16

Health & Safety is Our Highest Priority

Let me be clear. Your health and the health of our team members is my highest priority. Period.

Mar 14

Ohio Legislature Declares April as Native Plant Month

We are happy to celebrate and promote Ohio Native Plant Month here at M.J. Design during April—and really, all year round for us!

Mar 14

Welcoming the Newest Member to the M.J. Family

Congrats to our landscape designer, Michael, and Danielle on their newborn!

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