MJ Design Associates

MJ Design Associates M.J. Design Associates, Inc. is a Landscape Design/Build Firm that specializes in landscape design, construction, and maintenance.

We pride ourselves on the philosophy that our clients deserve only the highest quality of service.

09/01/2026

You’ll want to read this month’s newsletter because we’re talking about why fall is *actually* one of the best times to plant here in Ohio. 👀🍂

ESPECIALLY. 🌳 TREES. 🌳

Here’s something you might not know: trees are typically dug and wrapped at the nursery in the fall. That can mean a much shorter window between a tree leaving the ground at the nursery and getting planted in your yard.

Less time sitting around + cooler temperatures + less stress on the tree = a pretty great recipe for getting established. 🌳👏

And that’s only ONE reason fall planting gets our vote.

Click the link in our bio to read this month’s newsletter and learn more about why fall can be such a great time to plant.

It’s free landscaping tips and industry knowledge from people who do this every day.

Why would you NOT read it? 🤷‍♀️😂

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This fall display is one we designed in 2016 🤯It is crazy to think we have been designing seasonal planters even longer ...
08/27/2026

This fall display is one we designed in 2016 🤯
It is crazy to think we have been designing seasonal planters even longer than that!

Tell me, what is your favorite part of this display?

- Vibrant mums
- Fun textures
- Purple Pansies
- Sprinkled pumpkins

08/27/2026

We’re in this in between period where summer flowers are too pretty to rip out and fall is beating on the door. We find our minds lingering to pumpkins, hot cocoa, Ohio state football, and mums. All while trying to enjoy these last days of summer.

Comment below… when do you start planting your fall flowers?

There are Mums at the store, are you buying them? Want our advice? Put the mums down.Late August/early September is a bi...
08/24/2026

There are Mums at the store, are you buying them?

Want our advice? Put the mums down.
Late August/early September is a bit too soon. They won’t last until Thanksgiving, if they are blooming they might not even last till Halloween!

Plan to grab mums the last week of September and plant these instead!

Look out for our newsletter coming at the end of the week for more tips on what and when to be planting this fall.

08/23/2026

Are you always dreading winter? Feeling sad that soon your garden will not be as beautiful and thriving?
It’s important to sprinkle plants that provide seasonal interest throughout your garden so it shines all year round!
Here are some of our favorites.

Oakland Hydrangeas - Their leaves burst with color throughout fall and their bark creates a fun texture in the winter!

Taxus - a super common choice but we love to use 1 or 2 of these in a perennial bed to prove that year round green we all desire. We also love it over boxwood because it berries and looks beautiful for Christmas!

Allegheny viburnum - white flowers in the spring/ summer, red berries in the fall, a beautiful deep green throughout mild winters

Want to learn more? Be sure to follow so you don’t miss anything!



Honorable mentions: red twig dogwood + maiden Grass

08/20/2026

Hand drawings are slowly working their way out of the design world... and honestly, we aren’t mad about it.
Design software has changed the game. We can work faster, make revisions easier, and give clients a polished visual of their space before it ever exists.
So, while we are still hand sketching a lot of our work..
We understand the transition!
But while fewer designers are delivering clients final drawings as a hand sketch, we still believe there’s value in knowing how to put pencil to paper.
Because before the rendering, the floor plan, and the polished presentation... there’s an idea.
And sometimes, the quickest way to communicate that idea is to simply sketch it out.

Want to learn and grow with us? Look on our website for available positions. Want to intern with us this winter or next summer? Reach out via phone call or email!

We love watching projects that we take care of for years grow and develop. From the day we walked in and started sketchi...
08/20/2026

We love watching projects that we take care of for years grow and develop.
From the day we walked in and started sketching out our design, to returning to maintain this beautiful lawn and perennial bed. What a reward!

If you love working with your hands, designing planting beds, and value a family culture. Look on our website for open positions! Nothing interesting? Send us your resume and we will reach out when an opportunity arises.

08/17/2026

Part 2 of plants in our gardens we are keeping an eye on.

Some of these we use every year without fail and others are new to us!

Want more plant tips? Give us a follow.
Like working with plants? Apply to come work with us!

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8463 Estates Court
Plain City, OH
43064

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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