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Feb 19

Winter Pruning

Winter is the season of dormancy, and the season usually right after most of the plants are done blooming, it is the best time to prune.

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.

Jan 25

Proper Winter Watering

Ideally the air and soil temperatures should be at or above 40 degrees. Watering the soil zone within the drip line will be enough...

Jan 25

Mower Maintenance Checklist

Late winter is the perfect time to get a mower ready for the next spring season.

Dec 21, 2020

Recycling doesn't always mean composting

Of course we recycle everything we can at M.J. Design, but it is not always into compost.

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!

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.

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.

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 25, 2020

Filling Hearts & Carts

After the holidays, many food pantries struggle to get volunteers to keep the pantries properly stocked. M.J. Design decided to help.

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

Nov 22, 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

Oct 30, 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 29, 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.

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.

Sep 24, 2019

Team Bonding via Axe Throwing!

Each year, we take our team to experience something new. This year we went to Thro Nation in Dublin. Everyone had a blast!

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

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