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At M.J. Design Associates, we spend a lot of time planting trees. Every landscape we install is an opportunity to create beauty, provide shade, support wildlife, and leave a lasting impact on the environment. But we're not the only ones working to make Central Ohio greener.

If you've been spending more time outside this spring, whether in your garden, on a trail, or just in the backyard, there's something worth knowing before you head out the door. Ohio's tick landscape is changing, and a new invasive species has quietly been making itself at home across the state.

As the season gets underway, we spend a lot of time thinking about how to care for landscapes, but also how to do it responsibly. Sustainability isn't just a trend for us. It's something we're actively working toward in our own homes, in the field, and at our shop. We're not perfect, but we are intentional.

If you've ever noticed plants struggling in a newly installed landscape—whether it's around a new home, along a roadway, or in a park or public space—you're not alone. In many cases, those issues don't come from a lack of maintenance. They start much earlier, during installation.