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One of the funniest things about landscaping is this: There’s actually no scientific category called “weed.” A weed is really just a plant growing somewhere we don’t want it. That dandelion popping up in your lawn? A weed.The same dandelion growing in a wildflower field? Suddenly people think it’s charming.

May is one of our favorite times of year at M.J. Design Associates. Our crews have been busy planting summer containers and beds all across Columbus, and while everything already looks beautiful, this is truly just the beginning. Some of these plants are going to completely transform by August, and honestly, watching that happen is one of the best parts of the season.

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.

Spring in Ohio is one of the most unpredictable times of year. One week brings sunshine and growth, the next brings steady rain and saturated lawns. While everything is starting to green up quickly, it also creates one of the biggest challenges in lawn care: when (and when not) to mow.