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This May, we celebrated Cinco de Mayo with our M.J. staff and their families with a Mexican feast!

Native Bees, like the Mason and Ground Nesting types, play an important role in pollination of garden crops, native plants and fruit trees.

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.

On March 17th, the M.J. Design staff was greeted by that sneaky leprechaun, who hid a pot of gold at the shop!

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.

Bulbs sprouting in the winter isn’t normal in cold weather climates, but with inconsistent Ohio temps, it is common.

It’s bulb planting season! Here are some helpful planting practices for best results.

One of our favorite services we offer is Fall Décor! We love filling containers, garden beds, or straw bales with colorful plants.

Now that the spring bulb's flowers are gone you may be tempted to cut back the foliage… But wait!

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.

One of the most prolific outside forces that effect our landscapes are animals. Of these animals we find that deer are the biggest culprits.

Many of reduce, recycle and reuse practices have been the standard at M.J. Design for quite some time!

This is the year of the Cicadas. Brood X, commonly known as ‘The 17-year Cicadas’ will be emerging from the ground.

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!

Are you a planner? Have you planned your spring color? The golden trumpet daffodil is an excellent addition to your flower bed.

Why do we love incorporating natives into our landscape designs as well as the established landscapes we maintain?

Spring is in the Air, but don’t be too quick to plant those summer annuals, YET. As we battle this COVID-19 storm, just remember at the end of every storm, there is a rainbow. With the onset of the first few days of warmer weather, the impulse to get out in the garden and plant can become very strong. But be cautious for just a few more weeks. For you novice gardeners, our local Frost-free date here in Central Ohio is May 15th. By this time, our nighttime temperatures are aro

The return and long-term benefits you will get from a professional landscape design plan make the effort worthwhile.

Ideally, we like to have new seed planted by May 15th to take advantage of the spring rains—as keeping the new seed moist is key to germinat

You may see the daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths popping out and showing some vibrant colors in your flower bed, but remember, these are har