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Mar 26

Award Received at Annual Landscape Awards Competition

M.J. Design was one of just four companies to win an award in ONLA's 48th Annual Landscape Awards competition!

Feb 18

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.

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!

Oct 23, 2020

Silver Award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals

M.J. Design Associates is proud to announce it has been awarded an Award of Excellence—Silver Award by the NALP.

Aug 24, 2020

Now is the Time to Plan for Spring Color—Tulip Education:

You may have planted tulips bulbs last year and had great blooms in spring. However, most tulips are not strong bloomers after year one.

Jul 27, 2020

Remember: Leaves of Three, Let it Be!

Myth: Poison ivy, oak, and sumac only grow in the woods. Fact: You can find it just about anywhere in the upper Midwest, even in the cities!

Jun 22, 2020

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 19, 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.

May 20, 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 19, 2020

Mother Nature’s 2020 Effect!

Due to the weather in 2020 so far, we have a few notes for you about plant health!

Apr 21, 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 20, 2020

Spring Planting & Summer Annuals

Spring is in the Air, but don’t be too quick to plant those summer annuals, YET. As we battle this COVID-19 storm, just remember at the end of every storm, there is a rainbow. With the onset of the first few days of warmer weather, the impulse to get out in the garden and plant can become very strong. But be cautious for just a few more weeks. For you novice gardeners, our local Frost-free date here in Central Ohio is May 15th. By this time, our nighttime temperatures are aro

Apr 17, 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!

Mar 25, 2020

A Health & Safety Update

Here at M.J. Design, we are taking extra precautions to safeguard our employees and customers.

Mar 16, 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 14, 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 13, 2020

M.J. Donates Time to Improve Industrial Parkway Roundabout

We were frustrated with the lack of care to the installations since built, and have offered to donate our time and materials to help improve

Feb 25, 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 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.

Dec 18, 2019

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

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