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
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Mar 20, 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 6, 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
Feb 19, 2019
Outdoor Projects on Your Mind? Use the Cold Weather to Plan!
Have you recently looked into your backyard and thought, ”Boy, we wish we spent more time outdoors?” “If only we had a more pleasant outdoor
Feb 13, 2019
Follow Us on Instagram!
Welcome to a New Year at M.J. Design Associates! Thank you for being a great network to us.—and know that you can now follow us on Instagram
Dec 14, 2018
Looking for a Resolution for 2019? Reuse, Recycle, Reduce!
Waste has a substantial negative impact on the environment. How can you change your waste habits to give green back to our environment?
Dec 14, 2018
Let Us Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Before you take your Christmas tree to the curb, call the M.J. office! We will pick it up and recycle it properly for you—giving a gift back
Dec 14, 2018
Late Leaves! But Don't Worry
It has been strange to see so many properties where the leaves would just not fall or fell so late. Most years, we're able to mulch up t
Dec 14, 2018
Some End-of-Year Reflections
Happy Holidays! Hard to believe 2018 is coming to an end. Thank you all, for making it another great year at M.J. Design through some crazy
Oct 29, 2018
Now is NOT the Time to Give Up on Your Landscape
Another growing season is ending, but that does NOT mean you should give up on your landscape. It can still be beautiful—and this is the per
Oct 29, 2018
What You Can Do with All Those Leaves!
Of course we all know that those beautiful colors require tasks of raking, blowing and collecting leaves, but here are some ways to put them
Sep 21, 2018
The Importance of Our Planting Process
Lots of people plant trees, but few are aware of the essential details of how it should be done to ensure successful growth! Learn the detai
Sep 19, 2018
Scioto Downs Social
When we near the end of each mowing season, we like to reward the crew and take them out for a fun, non-work-related outing. This year,...
Sep 19, 2018
Rain Gauge is Full...Again.
Rain, Rain...Go Away! (Seriously.) Most areas around Columbus are already saturated. More than another inch of rain this season will be...
Aug 27, 2018
Fall is the Time for Planting
Fall is a great time to plant. With the crisp cool air temperatures of the season change, but with the soil still warm, it is easier on plan
Aug 24, 2018
Practical Answers for Your Property
There is no perfect answer to the problems that have popped up this season, but we always look to provide environmentally-friendly and pract
Jul 23, 2018
M.J.'s Proper Planting
This is a typical root ball from one of the major tree suppliers in Columbus. The yellow line is where most landscapers would plant this tre
Jul 23, 2018
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
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