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Deadheading Daylilies with Jack
Learn how to deadhead Daylilies with Jack!
Jul 30


Watering 101
Improper watering is one of the most common and preventable causes of plant stress, and getting it right requires more than simply turning on the hose. Effective watering depends on several key factors: plant species, age, soil type, weather, and location.
Jul 30


Understanding Plant Life Spans: From Daylilies to Mighty Oaks
Most people don’t realize that plants have lifespans just like animals and people and they vary widely. Some plants live only a few short years, while others, like oak trees, can thrive for centuries.
Jul 30


Deer-Proof Your Garden: Effective Strategies & Products
There are a number of practical, earth-friendly steps you can take to protect your landscape without harming the wildlife.
Jun 23


Tree Planting: What Many Think vs. What Should be Done
Planting a tree might seem simple—dig a hole, drop it in, and let nature take over. But this common approach often leads to failure, wasted time, and dead trees.
Jun 23


Always Learning, Always Teaching
At M.J., we believe in continuous learning—and sharing that knowledge with others. Here are few key pruning tips our team shared during a team member training.
Jun 23


Spring Seeding Update: Patience is Key
If you’ve done any seeding this spring, you may be wondering why you haven’t seen much growth yet. Don’t worry—this delay is completely normal and expected given the current conditions.
May 28


Hydrangeas 101
Hydrangeas are one of THE most popular plants on the market.
Apr 21


Do NOT Chop Chop – Instead Stop Stop!
Have you ever driven through an area where you notice trees severely cut back, leaving only stubs? This practice can do more harm than good.
Apr 3


Spring Landscape Cleanup: Is March Too Soon to Start?
Temperatures are rising and it’s hard to resist the urge to get outside and start tidying up. The big question stands: Is March too soon?
Feb 24


Joel’s Dirt: What To Do With The Leaves
The leaves have fallen. Leaves are not bad, they are mother nature’s way to replenish the soil.
Nov 27, 2024


Do I Cut down Ornamental Grasses Now or Wait?
When it comes to cutting down ornamental grasses, the decision largely depends on personal preference.
Nov 27, 2024


Lawn Prep for Winter 101
As the temperatures cool down and we hopefully get more rain, your lawn will begin to green up.
Nov 4, 2024


Revitalizing Your Turf: A Guide to Fall Reseeding
As we approach the end of summer, it's an opportune moment to assess and rejuvenate your lawn, especially if you've noticed excessive damage
Jul 25, 2024


Joel’s Dirt: Mastering the Art of Landscape Watering
Plant watering is difficult to master. It varies for plant varieties, location, soil conditions, mulch conditions, wind, tree canopy, and mo
Jun 21, 2024


Joel’s Dirt: Spring came early and so did summer!
It is too hot again this week. We are a month ahead of the average growing cycle (based on temperatures over the last 20 years).
May 22, 2024


Tornadoes and Spring Winds
Nature can do a number to what we have constructed and things we plant, especially plants that don’t have deep root systems.
Mar 26, 2024


What effects does warmer winter have on the 2024 season?
Horticulturists, gardeners, and farmers look at the Growing Degree Days Calendar (GDD) or heat units to predict plant growth, insect issues,
Feb 27, 2024


Cold weather and plants: If you’re cold, they’re cold too!
Last week was a cold week. Temperatures near 0 degrees at times, with highs in the teens. Now this week is mid 30’s to 40’s.
Jan 23, 2024


Abnormally Dry September
We are starting to see brown lawns and trees changing colors, but it is not great for plants to go into winter in these very dry conditions.
Sep 26, 2023
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