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If your landscape is tired or plants that you love may need a new home, late winter through early spring is a great time to transplant.

The answer is simple… The gray, still days of winter are the perfect time to prune trees and many woody shrubs.

OLA recognizes designers, installers and property owners to increase awareness of quality landscaping and how it improves our environment.

We encourage our staff to continue expanding their learning through classes, trade shows, and tours where they'll find new tactics.

You may have noticed in past years that pollinator plants were on the decline. But why? Most reasons are related to the use of chemicals....

When determining if you need to water, the rule of thumb is 1 inch of water per week. Now, don't count on your local news to tell you how...

Let’s discuss how we incorporate core principles into our designs to make for a lush, colorful, and free-flowing landscape.

Imagine wearing a belt that is being squeezed tighter and tighter, and you’ll get an idea of what girdling roots do to a tree!

If you don’t have the space or time, but want to grow produce or fill the space with scent and color, containers are a great option!

M.J. Design was one of just four companies to win an award in ONLA's 48th Annual Landscape Awards competition!

Are you looking to enhance your property this year! Let us help you! Every landscape should begin with a quality plan.

Winter is the time to start planning if you are looking to make changes to your property in 2021. Our designers are happy to meet with you!

M.J. Design Associates is proud to announce it has been awarded an Award of Excellence—Silver Award by the NALP.

You may have planted tulips bulbs last year and had great blooms in spring. However, most tulips are not strong bloomers after year one.

Myth: Poison ivy, oak, and sumac only grow in the woods. Fact: You can find it just about anywhere in the upper Midwest, even in the cities!

When we prune, we are helping to open plants up and remove old growth, thus encouraging new young growth.

We have to find new ways to distract the deer from all the sweet-smelling green plants. Here are some tips.

Regardless of your garden desires, remember it is best to start with a careful plan to make sure the right details are being considered.

Due to the weather in 2020 so far, we have a few notes for you about plant health!

Why do we love incorporating natives into our landscape designs as well as the established landscapes we maintain?