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Ice Cream Truck Treats Cool Off Workers in Sweltering Heat
Employees & their families were treated to a delightful surprise in the form of an ice cream truck courtesy of Lil' E's Ice Cream.
Jun 21, 2024


Joel’s Dirt: Mastering the Art of Landscape Watering
Plant watering is difficult to master. It varies for plant varieties, location, soil conditions, mulch conditions, wind, tree canopy, and mo
Jun 21, 2024


July Featured Project
We began our journey with this plant-loving client in 2016. Through the years, the client has added more and more to their landscape.
Jun 14, 2024


Joel’s Dirt: Spring came early and so did summer!
It is too hot again this week. We are a month ahead of the average growing cycle (based on temperatures over the last 20 years).
May 22, 2024


Tornadoes and Spring Winds
Nature can do a number to what we have constructed and things we plant, especially plants that don’t have deep root systems.
Mar 26, 2024


Earth Day 2024
Just a friendly reminder that Earth Day 2024 is coming up in April 22. Earth Day 2024 theme: Planet vs. Plastic.
Mar 26, 2024


Joel’s Dirt: It’s still winter, but spring is fast approaching
We are taking advantage of the nice weather and have started winter pruning and cutting down ornamental grasses.
Feb 27, 2024


Spanish and English Lessons
We decided to commit to focus on bi-lingual learning in 2024 because most of our staff has Spanish as their native language.
Feb 27, 2024


What effects does warmer winter have on the 2024 season?
Horticulturists, gardeners, and farmers look at the Growing Degree Days Calendar (GDD) or heat units to predict plant growth, insect issues,
Feb 27, 2024


February Featured Project
we embarked on an innovative journey that seamlessly integrated superior soil practices, a diverse array of perennials, flowering shrubs...
Jan 30, 2024


Winter Work at M.J. Design
Do things slow down at M.J. Design during the winter? No, the focus just changes, like the seasons. We are in planning mode.
Jan 23, 2024


“This was a parking lot, now it’s a peaceful oasis...”
In 2023, M.J. Design acquired this lot as our company continued to grow and more space was needed. This allowed us to expand our composting,
Jan 23, 2024


Cold weather and plants: If you’re cold, they’re cold too!
Last week was a cold week. Temperatures near 0 degrees at times, with highs in the teens. Now this week is mid 30’s to 40’s.
Jan 23, 2024


Kicking Off 2024!
As 2024 kicks off, we thought we would share some updates with you—including what to expect from our climate this year and a recent award!
Jan 9, 2024


Farewell to Patrick Leitch
It is with a mix of emotions that we bid farewell to Patrick Leitch, our dedicated Landscape Foreman.
Dec 5, 2023


Praise and a Party for our Hispanic Staff!
During this holiday season, we want to take a little time to tell you about a very special group of people – our Hispanic staff members.
Dec 5, 2023


Recycling One Ton of Plastic
This week we loaded a semi-truck with 23 pallets of pots to be recycled into new containers.
Dec 5, 2023


Ohio High School Landscape Olympics
The Ohio Green Industry Association welcomed nearly 230 high school students for the eighth annual Ohio High School Landscape Olympics.
Oct 24, 2023


Fall Prep for Early Spring
Take a moment to do a few simple things to help ensure that in the spring, there will be nutrients available to help fuel growth.
Oct 24, 2023


Rake Them Right!
Did you know there is a right way to rake leaves? Ok, not really how you rake them, but where you put them after they are raked.
Oct 24, 2023
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