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Summer Pruning Time is Here
When we prune, we are helping to open plants up and remove old growth, thus encouraging new young growth.
Jun 22, 2020


Some Tips for Deer Damage
We have to find new ways to distract the deer from all the sweet-smelling green plants. Here are some tips.
Jun 19, 2020


Summer Gardens... Start with a Plan!
Regardless of your garden desires, remember it is best to start with a careful plan to make sure the right details are being considered.
May 20, 2020


Mother Nature’s 2020 Effect!
Due to the weather in 2020 so far, we have a few notes for you about plant health!
May 19, 2020


Planting Ohio’s Native Plants
Why do we love incorporating natives into our landscape designs as well as the established landscapes we maintain?
Apr 21, 2020


Mulching 101 & Common Myths
Some people think that you can never mulch too much—a common myth: The deeper the mulch the harder it is for weeds to grow. WRONG!
Apr 17, 2020


Health & Safety is Our Highest Priority
Let me be clear. Your health and the health of our team members is my highest priority. Period.
Mar 16, 2020


Ohio Legislature Declares April as Native Plant Month
We are happy to celebrate and promote Ohio Native Plant Month here at M.J. Design during April—and really, all year round for us!
Mar 14, 2020


Recycling 102: Recycling plastics—a continuation on proper practices
You will notice, we bring all plastic items from our work back with us to the shop so the items can be recycled properly.
Mar 12, 2020


The Benefits of Winter Pruning
It is a common misconception that tree maintenance is not done in winter months. There are benefits to pruning when plants are dormant.
Feb 25, 2020


Still Need a Resolution for 2020? How About Composting?
Did you know that 30% of the stuff thrown away each year is food scraps? Composting this waste instead will help with proper break down!
Feb 5, 2020


The Benefits of a Landscape Design Plan
The return and long-term benefits you will get from a professional landscape design plan make the effort worthwhile.
Feb 5, 2020


2019 Wrap-Up from Joel
Happy Holidays! As 2019 comes to a close... Let's reflect on some successes of the year, as we've achieved a wide array of landscape
Dec 18, 2019


Liven Up Your Gray Winter Landscape!
There are definitely ways to add some color and interest to your winter landscape with the right choice of plant material and/or some lighti
Nov 22, 2019


Enjoy the Fall Color (& Clean Up!)
Remember, bugs like moisture, and when leaves fall from the trees, their piles create a layers of moisture that can lead to issues come spri
Oct 30, 2019


When Should I Stop Watering in the Fall?
It is just as important for roots to be moist going into winter (before the ground freezes) as it is during summer months.
Oct 29, 2019


Seasonal Tips to Kickoff Fall!
As we approach the early days of autumn, there are a few special maintenance topics we want to make sure you keep on your (or our) agenda.
Sep 24, 2019


End-of-Season Turf Update
With the above-average precipitation we had in spring and early summer, it kept the grass lush, but that has also contributed to some of the
Aug 23, 2019


Crazy Summer Heat?
In Ohio, we're seeing the extremes—record rainfall amounts over a 15-month period, followed by a period of limited rain fall. Plants are
Aug 22, 2019


Are you Seeing Skeleton Leaves?
It’s that time when the adult Japanese beetles emerge from the soil and begin their feeding frenzy—and they will feed on a wide variety of f
Jul 17, 2019
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