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To Water or Not to Water...
Record rains to very dry and record heat. It has been a crazy Summer 2018! This weather leads to one of our many daily tasks—watering. Plant
Jul 23, 2018


Welcoming Jacob!
Congratulations to our M.J. team member, Patrick, and his wife Joanna as they welcomed Jacob Andrew to their family and ours! Jacob was born
Jul 20, 2018


New Help for Summer Flowers
If you notice some new faces in M.J. uniforms, it’s probably the watering crew.
Jun 25, 2018


Our Evolving Equipment
As with our growing number of clients and staff, M.J. has also continued to grow our fleet of equipment over the past 20 years.
Jun 25, 2018


Learning from a Day in the Field
Recently, I was finally able to spend a day in the field with both Molly and Joel. It was definitely a learning experience!
Jun 25, 2018


Video: Our Soil Preparation
One of our many specialties that sets us apart from other landscapers is our detailed soil procedures. We take the time to create optimum pl
May 21, 2018


Working Around Our Crazy Weather
With excess moisture in the ground this spring, we try to work as best we can as the weather allows. But, we don’t want to make more of a me
Apr 23, 2018


Mulch "Volcanos" Around Trees are Harmful
Did you know that mulch volcanos around trees can kill them? When we see this mulching technique while driving around, it makes us sad for t
Apr 23, 2018


Introductions!
We have two new teammates joining us from Mexico, Hilario and Pedro! Their brothers have already been with the M.J. team and we look forward
Apr 20, 2018


M.J.'s Growth Over 20 Years
Our company’s number of employees has grown significantly over the past 20 years—along with the John family. When M.J. Design started back i
Mar 28, 2018


Our Composting Over the Years
Today, our 2-acre property allows us space to stock pile our mulch and to compost and recycle our landscape debris. And would you believe th
Mar 28, 2018


Inspirational GREEN Efforts to Wrap Up March!
Dubai has the largest ecological footprint of any city in the world. By 2050, it wants to have the smallest. How is it getting there? Also,
Mar 28, 2018


Make Way for GREEN!
Even though winter has had its late snows, we have started our landscaping season! Our full staff is back and we are all working away.
Mar 28, 2018


Spring Excitement (and Challenges)
With spring nearing, there is always excitement in the air for warmer temperatures and sunshine! This past week, I found myself traveling to
Feb 21, 2018


We Believe in Green Work...Done in a Green Way.
MJ has a goal for Zero Waste in 2018. We will continue to compost all materials from landscape construction and maintenance. We will continu
Feb 21, 2018


Why Do We Prune by Hand?
At M.J., we'll do anything to help a plant thrive and grow. So, why do others shear plants into neat square, round and pyramid shaped ob
Feb 19, 2018


What's Happening at MJ During Winter
Joel has worked with our Hispanic staff on proper planting techniques this winter. Some simple things are so important to a plant's heal
Feb 19, 2018


Achieving an ONLA Residential Maintenance Award
M.J. was awarded a residential maintenance award from the Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association! Learn about the benefits of our full-ser
Jan 23, 2018


Celebrating 20 Years!
On January 1, 1998, we started M.J. Design Associates, Inc—and are proud that we have maintained our core values of Quality, Honesty and Int
Jan 22, 2018


Snow is Good... And Bad.
Snow does have its benefits when it comes to landscaping—it is a great insulator. Without snow cover, the frigid temperatures can damage pla
Jan 20, 2018
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