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The Importance of Pruning Roses Properly
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.
Mar 30, 2022


Mulch: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
This time of year everyone is ready to get out and mulch, but what IS the best way to mulch?
Mar 30, 2022


Leprechaun Visits M.J. Team!
On March 17th, the M.J. Design staff was greeted by that sneaky leprechaun, who hid a pot of gold at the shop!
Mar 28, 2022


Keeping it Green
This year, we are pushing further green practices into the field with some new battery-operated equipment!
Feb 22, 2022


Tree Planting in Late Winter & Early Spring
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.
Feb 22, 2022


What to do About Plants Sprouting Early
Bulbs sprouting in the winter isn’t normal in cold weather climates, but with inconsistent Ohio temps, it is common.
Feb 22, 2022


When & How We Cut Ornamental Grasses
From a horticulture standpoint, you just want to make sure that they are cut down before they start to grow come spring.
Feb 1, 2022


Proactive Mower Maintenance
We definitely take the time to properly maintenance our 100+ pieces of equipment.
Jan 31, 2022


M.J. Staff Members Staying Busy this Winter
We look forward to the rest of our team’s return in March and early April.
Jan 31, 2022


2021 Reflections & Appreciation
We hope 2022 provides many of the same good fortunes that we're so appreciative to have experienced in 2021.
Dec 16, 2021


It’s OK to Leave the Leaves…
By raking all the leaves, we rob the plants of organic matter, we rob them of nutrients.
Nov 24, 2021


Winter Preparations
If you've had the national award-winning M. J. Design Associates team install new plantings around your property...
Nov 24, 2021


The Perfect Christmas Tree
After the holildays, we are happy to assist with recycling your tree, just give us a call—we'll arrange a pickup!
Nov 23, 2021


Fall Lawn Maintenance
Fall core aeration is a great way to help prepare our lawns for the harsh winter season.
Oct 26, 2021


Ohio High School Landscape Olympics (OHLO)
The M.J. team had the pleasure of taking part with the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA) to welcome 167 high school students.
Oct 26, 2021


Bulb Planting 101
It’s bulb planting season! Here are some helpful planting practices for best results.
Oct 26, 2021


Aerating Your Lawn: Fall is the Time!
The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction. Compacted soils have too many solid particles in a certain volume or space.
Sep 27, 2021


Recycling…Made Even Easier!
At M.J., we use Zero Waste boxes from Terra Cycle to allow us to recycle just about anything—including all our plastics.
Sep 27, 2021


Muirfield Garden Club Visits the M.J. Gardens
The Muirfield Garden Club recently held their meeting at the M.J. Gardens! Molly and Amanda gave them a tour and talked on several topics.
Sep 27, 2021


M.J. Design Continues to Educate
We encourage our staff to continue expanding their learning through classes, trade shows, and tours where they'll find new tactics.
Aug 23, 2021
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