What Plants to Prune Now & Why
It's finally early spring! Note, there are a few plants that you should avoid major pruning during this season...
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- Oct 26, 2022
Fall: Great Time to Plant and Plan for Spring Color!
Here are plantings you can do in the fall to have some gorgeous color in the spring...
- Mar 26, 2021
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 19, 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.
- Jan 25, 2021
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.
- 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.
- Sep 23, 2020
Bulb Planting Tips!
Are you a planner? Have you planned your spring color? The golden trumpet daffodil is an excellent addition to your flower bed.
- Aug 24, 2020
Beware of Disease in Your Turf
If you see brown spots in your lawn, don't panic. It can be fixed with a little TLC and some fungicide.
- 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...
- 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!
- Sep 24, 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.
- Aug 23, 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
- Jun 24, 2019
What Makes a Lawn Green?
When thinking about the greenness of your lawn, it is critical to know that each grass variety reacts differently to what Mother Nature give
- May 24, 2019
Roundup® & Glyphosate NOT Risks to Public Health
We wanted to let you know that the EPA announced back in April that “there are no risks to public health when glyphosate is used in accordan
- May 8, 2019
Lawn Conditions Update
With the very wet weather we've been having, we are as concerned about your lawn as you are. Our crews are watching for diseases that ca
- Apr 29, 2019
Community Involvement at OSU
M.J. Design will be handling the landscape bed maintenance on campus at OSU's Longaberger Alumni House, check out the work that is being
- Aug 21, 2017
Instant Fall Color
The changing track of sunlight in your garden allows you to create a seemingly whole new garden in autumn. Mix mums with other fall annuals
- Mar 13, 2017
Spring Pruning of Roses
Rejuvenate Roses with a Hard Annual Pruning. Prune to shape and clean out—dead wood and worn out branches, along with weak and spent...
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