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The Importance of Pruning Roses Properly
A good rejuvenation prune in early spring won’t put too much stress on a rose plant, as the weather is cool enough to allow it to recover.
Mar 30, 2022


Mulch: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
This time of year everyone is ready to get out and mulch, but what IS the best way to mulch?
Mar 30, 2022


Keeping it Green
This year, we are pushing further green practices into the field with some new battery-operated equipment!
Feb 22, 2022


Tree Planting in Late Winter & Early Spring
In OHIO, one of the best times to plant trees is between early March and early May, when trees are still dormant, and frost is not a threat.
Feb 22, 2022


What to do About Plants Sprouting Early
Bulbs sprouting in the winter isn’t normal in cold weather climates, but with inconsistent Ohio temps, it is common.
Feb 22, 2022


When & How We Cut Ornamental Grasses
From a horticulture standpoint, you just want to make sure that they are cut down before they start to grow come spring.
Feb 1, 2022


Proactive Mower Maintenance
We definitely take the time to properly maintenance our 100+ pieces of equipment.
Jan 31, 2022


It’s OK to Leave the Leaves…
By raking all the leaves, we rob the plants of organic matter, we rob them of nutrients.
Nov 24, 2021


Winter Preparations
If you've had the national award-winning M. J. Design Associates team install new plantings around your property...
Nov 24, 2021


The Perfect Christmas Tree
After the holildays, we are happy to assist with recycling your tree, just give us a call—we'll arrange a pickup!
Nov 23, 2021


Fall Lawn Maintenance
Fall core aeration is a great way to help prepare our lawns for the harsh winter season.
Oct 26, 2021


Bulb Planting 101
It’s bulb planting season! Here are some helpful planting practices for best results.
Oct 26, 2021


Aerating Your Lawn: Fall is the Time!
The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction. Compacted soils have too many solid particles in a certain volume or space.
Sep 27, 2021


Recycling…Made Even Easier!
At M.J., we use Zero Waste boxes from Terra Cycle to allow us to recycle just about anything—including all our plastics.
Sep 27, 2021


Muirfield Garden Club Visits the M.J. Gardens
The Muirfield Garden Club recently held their meeting at the M.J. Gardens! Molly and Amanda gave them a tour and talked on several topics.
Sep 27, 2021


Fall Color Planning
One of our favorite services we offer is Fall Décor! We love filling containers, garden beds, or straw bales with colorful plants.
Aug 23, 2021


Pollinator-Friendly Plants
You may have noticed in past years that pollinator plants were on the decline. But why? Most reasons are related to the use of chemicals....
Jul 26, 2021


The Best Watering Techniques
When determining if you need to water, the rule of thumb is 1 inch of water per week. Now, don't count on your local news to tell you how...
Jul 26, 2021


Our Pruning Practices
Quality, effective pruning takes solid plant knowledge to do it correctly.
Jun 21, 2021


Core Principles of Our Designs
Let’s discuss how we incorporate core principles into our designs to make for a lush, colorful, and free-flowing landscape.
Jun 21, 2021
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