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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
Aug 23, 2019


Crazy Summer Heat?
In Ohio, we're seeing the extremes—record rainfall amounts over a 15-month period, followed by a period of limited rain fall. Plants are
Aug 22, 2019


We Are Looking for New Teammates!
M.J. Design has a variety of employment positions open—including full-time, part-time and seasonal work.
Jul 17, 2019


Are you Seeing Skeleton Leaves?
It’s that time when the adult Japanese beetles emerge from the soil and begin their feeding frenzy—and they will feed on a wide variety of f
Jul 17, 2019


Weeds, Weeds... Go Away!
With the ground being so wet, you may see new weeds pop up overnight. The biggest help is to catch them early. Here are some ways we help co
Jul 17, 2019


Summer Pruning: Shaping, Rejuvenating & Stimulating More Flowering!
Professional pruning is an art, not a science. Best-practice pruning takes a lot of training and experience—not every plant should get the s
Jun 24, 2019


Are you Seeing a Fungus on your Crabapple Trees?
What is it? Mr. Will King with Ahlum & Arbor, suggests that with the cool nights and wet weather we’ve had, it is a good chance that it
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
Jun 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 24, 2019


M.J. Staff Celebrates Cinco De Mayo
We like to make sure our employees feel as at home as possible, and we like to treat them as family!
May 24, 2019

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May 24, 2019


Planning a Summer Perennial Garden
A well-planned perennial garden can be just as bright and vibrant as a garden with annuals—and you don’t have to replant it each year!
May 24, 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
May 8, 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
Apr 29, 2019


Spring Lawn Touch Ups!
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
Apr 29, 2019


Ready to plant? Slow down. Not yet!
You may see the daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths popping out and showing some vibrant colors in your flower bed, but remember, these are har
Apr 29, 2019


Spring Maintenance Tips to Keep in Mind
As the warmer weather sneaks in, don’t neglect the early-season practices essential to a healthy, growing landscape! We’re here to help...
Mar 20, 2019


April Plant Sale!
The Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District is having their Annual Spring Tree and Plant Sale. Visit www.franklinswc.org/tree-and-p...
Mar 20, 2019


Time to Cut Down Ornamental Grasses
One benefit of ornamental grasses is that they provide some nice visual texture during the winter landscapes can look bare. When and why do
Mar 6, 2019


The Importance of Spring Pruning to Deciduous Shrubs
February and March are great times for pruning—as it is best to prune deciduous shrubs is when the plant is still dormant and when you can s
Mar 6, 2019
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