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One thing can be quite a hinderance on the beauty and splendor that we have been waiting for so patiently. That’s right…WEEDS!!!

Now is the time to consider what your landscape will need to recover from all the snow (and ice) during this cold season.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

When we prune, we are helping to open plants up and remove old growth, thus encouraging new young growth.

We have to find new ways to distract the deer from all the sweet-smelling green plants. Here are some tips.

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

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

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

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

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

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