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Oct 25, 2017
Recent Installation Project
"M.J. laid out a terrific landscape plan complete with an outdoor living space and two-tiered patio for the backyard. We could not be h


Oct 24, 2017
Fall Clean Up—7 Easy Tips!
As the growing season comes to the end, you will want think about putting the plants to sleep for the year. Here are some easy tasks to reme


Oct 24, 2017
Welcoming Babies to Our Team!
M.J. Design would like to welcome two new (little) members to our extended family!


Sep 15, 2017
Preparing Healthy Soil Conditions
Often our clay soils hold moisture or prevent excess water from draining away. Let M.J. prepare healthy soil conditions for success in your


Sep 15, 2017
Butterflies & Caterpillars—Backyard Miracles!
Milkweed is the host plant for Monarch butterflies. This means that it is the only plant the female butterfly will lay its eggs on. The Milk

Sep 15, 2017
Should I Be Aerating My Lawn?
Aeration involves perforating the soil with small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots


Aug 21, 2017
Plan for Future Color
This time of year, we encourage you to take a few minutes, think about spring color, and plant fall bulbs. This is a small effort will pay o


Aug 21, 2017
Instant Fall Color
The changing track of sunlight in your garden allows you to create a seemingly whole new garden in autumn. Mix mums with other fall annuals


Jul 25, 2017
Japanese Beetle Issues
This is turning out to be a more significant year for Japanese beetles in central Ohio than we have had in a few years. Favorite hosts are


Jul 25, 2017
Grass Seeding
Does your lawn need a little make over? Perhaps it has been damaged by pests, damaged by your four-legged friends, or too many weeds are dri


Jul 24, 2017
7th Outdoor Living & Landscaping Tour!
Plan to attend this inspirational event on August 19, 2017. Tour some of the finest outdoor living spaces in Columbus.


Jul 24, 2017
How Much Should You be Watering?
Most people seem to either do too much or too little... but remember Mother Nature can take care of a lot of the guess work for you. Read th


Jun 23, 2017
Keep Fertilizing throughout Summer
When it comes to keeping your annuals looking healthy and growing all season, we recommend fertilizing them every 3 to 4 weeks—as they have


Jun 23, 2017
Thin Your Plants with Proper Summer Pruning
Cutting back is another way to encourage your perennials to produce healthy, new growth—and of course they’ll look tidier! Summer pruning di


Jun 23, 2017
Summer Fun for Our Crew
As we are getting into the heat of the summer, we always try to keep up the motivation for our crews. So, as they came into work one day thi


Jun 23, 2017
Can Your Lawn Handle the Peak of Summer Heat?
There are some tips and tricks we suggest to help maintain a healthy, intact lawn during the extreme heat of the summer...


May 23, 2017
Bugs to Watch
If you have columbine in your garden, look out for columbine sawfly (Pristiphora rufipes). If numerous, they can devour all the leaves, leav


May 23, 2017
Caring for Boxwood & Psylid
If you have Boxwoods, you may notice what looks like tiny bits of snow on the plants. When you look up close you will notice that they are l


May 23, 2017
Choosing & Planting those Annuals!
Remember to wait until the threat of frost is gone and the soil has warmed to 60 degrees. Try Sunpatiens, Dragon wing Begonias or Cabbage Pa


May 22, 2017
Plant Wand vs. Spray Nozzle?
If you are using a spray nozzle to spray water over your plants, let’s rethink your watering technique! Many people think that a plant wand
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