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Feb 19

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.

Jan 25

Joel's Dirt: The latest on H2B, and our spring preview

We are fortunate to have secured Permanent Resident Cards (green cards) for many of our workers, but our H2B support staff is unlikely.

Dec 21, 2020

2020 Summary from Molly—Feeling Grateful.

As we wrap up 2020, let's think about the positives. We know there were hardships and disappointments. But there is much to be grateful for.

Oct 21, 2020

Could it be Squirrel Damage?

It is unique that we are seeing them attack the pine oak trees this season, but actually leaving the white oaks and red oaks alone.

Sep 23, 2020

Joel's Dirt: 2020 Growing Season Reflections

Just keeping plants alive has been a challenge, let alone looking great! Regardless, I have been very proud of M.J. Design’s work/results.

Sep 23, 2020

The Importance of Right Plant, Right Place!

Often times when watering issues are so easily prominent, it actually means there are improperly planted turf or plants.

Aug 24, 2020

Tip for Fall: Dividing Your Perennials

Do you want more blooms on your perennials next year? During the early fall days—when there is less heat stress on your plants—is a perfect time to divide perennials. When you split a perennial, you will rejuvenate the root system allowing it to spread out and absorb nutrients, which helps create more blooms. Here are a few tips: Check the forecast It is much easier to divide when the plant is well watered, so plan on dividing a day or two after a good rain. Transplanting tim

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!

Jul 27, 2020

Summer Tips & Reminders

Here are some tips as we experience what feels like the good ol' "Dog Days of Summer!" Beetles, watering, and fall color plans!

Jun 22, 2020

Seasonal Reminders

From fertilizing and mosquito control to dealing with other contractors on your property, we're here to help you through the summer.

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.

Jul 17, 2019

Weeds, Weeds... Go Away!

With the ground being so wet, you may see new weeds pop up overnight. The biggest help is to catch them early. Here are some ways we help co

Feb 13, 2019

Follow Us on Instagram!

Welcome to a New Year at M.J. Design Associates! Thank you for being a great network to us.—and know that you can now follow us on Instagram

Oct 29, 2018

M.J. Receives Gold & Silver Awards of Excellence

M.J. Design is proud to announce it has been awarded a Gold and a Silver Award of Excellence by the National Association of Landscape Profes

Oct 29, 2018

What You Can Do with All Those Leaves!

Of course we all know that those beautiful colors require tasks of raking, blowing and collecting leaves, but here are some ways to put them

Feb 20, 2018

Why Do We Prune by Hand?

At M.J., we'll do anything to help a plant thrive and grow. So, why do others shear plants into neat square, round and pyramid shaped ob

Feb 20, 2018

What's Happening at MJ During Winter

Joel has worked with our Hispanic staff on proper planting techniques this winter. Some simple things are so important to a plant's heal

Jan 23, 2018

Achieving an ONLA Residential Maintenance Award

M.J. was awarded a residential maintenance award from the Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association! Learn about the benefits of our full-ser

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