Why Are We Pruning in the Winter?
The answer is simple… The gray, still days of winter are the perfect time to prune trees and many woody shrubs.
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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...
- Sep 19, 2022
Get Your Lawn Ready for Next Season
Now is the best time to analyze your lawn. With warm days and cool nights, late August to early October is the perfect time to seed.
- Jul 14, 2022
Recycling to Benefit Our Environment!
We continue to work to become a Zero Waste company in the next 5 years and continue to do our part to protect our environment.
- May 25, 2022
Good Mowing Practices
Here are some good mowing practices we like to keep in mind that help keep your lawn green and healthy throughout the summer.
- Apr 27, 2022
The Weeds are Here!
One thing can be quite a hinderance on the beauty and splendor that we have been waiting for so patiently. That’s right…WEEDS!!!
- Mar 30, 2022
The Role of Native Bees
Native Bees, like the Mason and Ground Nesting types, play an important role in pollination of garden crops, native plants and fruit trees.
- Mar 30, 2022
The Importance of Pruning Roses Properly
A good rejuvenation prune in early spring won’t put too much stress on a rose plant, as the weather is cool enough to allow it to recover.
- Feb 22, 2022
Tree Planting in Late Winter & Early Spring
In OHIO, one of the best times to plant trees is between early March and early May, when trees are still dormant, and frost is not a threat.
- Feb 22, 2022
What to do About Plants Sprouting Early
Bulbs sprouting in the winter isn’t normal in cold weather climates, but with inconsistent Ohio temps, it is common.
- Feb 1, 2022
When & How We Cut Ornamental Grasses
From a horticulture standpoint, you just want to make sure that they are cut down before they start to grow come spring.
- Jan 31, 2022
Proactive Mower Maintenance
We definitely take the time to properly maintenance our 100+ pieces of equipment.
- Dec 16, 2021
2021 Reflections & Appreciation
We hope 2022 provides many of the same good fortunes that we're so appreciative to have experienced in 2021.
- Nov 24, 2021
Winter Preparations
If you've had the national award-winning M. J. Design Associates team install new plantings around your property...
- Oct 26, 2021
Fall Lawn Maintenance
Fall core aeration is a great way to help prepare our lawns for the harsh winter season.
- Oct 26, 2021
Bulb Planting 101
It’s bulb planting season! Here are some helpful planting practices for best results.
- Sep 27, 2021
Aerating Your Lawn: Fall is the Time!
The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction. Compacted soils have too many solid particles in a certain volume or space.
- Aug 23, 2021
Fall Color Planning
One of our favorite services we offer is Fall Décor! We love filling containers, garden beds, or straw bales with colorful plants.
- Jun 21, 2021
Our Pruning Practices
Quality, effective pruning takes solid plant knowledge to do it correctly.
- Jun 21, 2021
Core Principles of Our Designs
Let’s discuss how we incorporate core principles into our designs to make for a lush, colorful, and free-flowing landscape.
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