May 25Good Mowing PracticesHere are some good mowing practices we like to keep in mind that help keep your lawn green and healthy throughout the summer.
Apr 27The 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 30The Role of Native BeesNative Bees, like the Mason and Ground Nesting types, play an important role in pollination of garden crops, native plants and fruit trees.
Mar 30The Importance of Pruning Roses ProperlyA 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 22Tree Planting in Late Winter & Early SpringIn 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 22What to do About Plants Sprouting EarlyBulbs sprouting in the winter isn’t normal in cold weather climates, but with inconsistent Ohio temps, it is common.
Feb 1When & How We Cut Ornamental GrassesFrom a horticulture standpoint, you just want to make sure that they are cut down before they start to grow come spring.
Jan 31Proactive Mower MaintenanceWe definitely take the time to properly maintenance our 100+ pieces of equipment.
Dec 16, 20212021 Reflections & AppreciationWe hope 2022 provides many of the same good fortunes that we're so appreciative to have experienced in 2021.
Nov 24, 2021Winter PreparationsIf you've had the national award-winning M. J. Design Associates team install new plantings around your property...
Oct 26, 2021Fall Lawn MaintenanceFall core aeration is a great way to help prepare our lawns for the harsh winter season.
Oct 26, 2021Bulb Planting 101 It’s bulb planting season! Here are some helpful planting practices for best results.
Sep 27, 2021Aerating 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, 2021Fall 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, 2021Our Pruning PracticesQuality, effective pruning takes solid plant knowledge to do it correctly.
Jun 21, 2021Core Principles of Our DesignsLet’s discuss how we incorporate core principles into our designs to make for a lush, colorful, and free-flowing landscape.
May 19, 2021Cutting Back Bulb FoliageNow that the spring bulb's flowers are gone you may be tempted to cut back the foliage… But wait!
Apr 23, 2021Spring Has Sprung? Not Yet! Ohio's spring can be a “chilling” reminder that in our Planting Zone (#6), it is always best to resist planting until after May 15th.
Apr 23, 2021Container Gardening Done Right If you don’t have the space or time, but want to grow produce or fill the space with scent and color, containers are a great option!
Apr 22, 2021Oh Deer! ...Some of the Biggest CulpritsOne of the most prolific outside forces that effect our landscapes are animals. Of these animals we find that deer are the biggest culprits.