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Apr 29, 2019
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


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


Mar 6, 2019
What Do Ohio Landscapers Do in the Winter?
It is hard to do any landscape work when there is 6+ inches of snow on the ground. So, why not play golf?


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


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


Apr 23, 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


Feb 20, 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 20, 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


Jan 23, 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 22, 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 20, 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


Dec 15, 2017
Christmas Tree Recycling
Be green this winter. We will pickup your tree to recycle it for you—a gift back to our environment!


Dec 15, 2017
Planning Ahead Has Benefits
If you have special events or landscape goals coming up, let us know this winter! We can get your project planned and scheduled for your eve
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