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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


Cutting Back Bulb Foliage
Now that the spring bulb's flowers are gone you may be tempted to cut back the foliage… But wait!
May 19, 2021


Got Girdling Tree Roots?
Imagine wearing a belt that is being squeezed tighter and tighter, and you’ll get an idea of what girdling roots do to a tree!
May 19, 2021


Spring Has Sprung? Not Yet!
Ohio's spring can be a “chilling” reminder that in our Planting Zone (#6), it is always best to resist planting until after May 15th.
Apr 23, 2021


Container Gardening Done Right
If you don’t have the space or time, but want to grow produce or fill the space with scent and color, containers are a great option!
Apr 23, 2021


Oh Deer! ...Some of the Biggest Culprits
One of the most prolific outside forces that effect our landscapes are animals. Of these animals we find that deer are the biggest culprits.
Apr 22, 2021


Keeping Our Earth-Friendly Commitments
Many of reduce, recycle and reuse practices have been the standard at M.J. Design for quite some time!
Mar 26, 2021


The Brood X Cicadas are Coming this Year!
This is the year of the Cicadas. Brood X, commonly known as ‘The 17-year Cicadas’ will be emerging from the ground.
Mar 26, 2021


Recovering Your Landscape from Snow… Good, bad, Ugly
Now is the time to consider what your landscape will need to recover from all the snow (and ice) during this cold season.
Feb 19, 2021


Winter Pruning
Winter is the season of dormancy, and the season usually right after most of the plants are done blooming, it is the best time to prune.
Feb 19, 2021


Starting with a Quality Design Plan
Are you looking to enhance your property this year! Let us help you!
Every landscape should begin with a quality plan.
Feb 18, 2021


Proper Winter Watering
Ideally the air and soil temperatures should be at or above 40 degrees. Watering the soil zone within the drip line will be enough...
Jan 25, 2021


Mower Maintenance Checklist
Late winter is the perfect time to get a mower ready for the next spring season.
Jan 25, 2021


Recycling doesn't always mean composting
Of course we recycle everything we can at M.J. Design, but it is not always into compost.
Dec 21, 2020


Thinking about a change to your outdoor space?
Winter is the time to start planning if you are looking to make changes to your property in 2021. Our designers are happy to meet with you!
Dec 21, 2020
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