Business Details
Landscaping and Christmas Tree Services in Montague, MI
Montague Tree Farms has been cultivating natural beauty since the late 1940s, when Walter Hunt established our 360-acre farm to grow Christmas trees. Over seven decades, weve evolved into a full-service landscaping and nursery operation while maintaining our commitment to quality and tradition. Our team specializes in landscape design, installation, and maintenance, complemented by comprehensive lawn care services and invasive species control. We prioritize sustainability through solar energy adoption and MAEAP verification, ensuring environmentally responsible practices. Our nursery offers a diverse selection of evergreens, hardwoods, and native plants, alongside balled-and-burlapped and potted trees for year-round planting.With generations of horticultural expertise, we deliver tailored solutions for residential and commercial clients. Our dedication to innovation is evident in our expanded product range, including holiday wreaths, garlands, and specialty evergreen items. We maintain transparency in operations, providing clear pricing and personalized consultations. Our family-owned business combines deep local knowledge with proven techniques to create thriving outdoor spaces. As industry leaders, we continuously refine our methods to exceed client expectations while preserving ecological balance.
Services
Landscaping
Lawn Care
Christmas Trees
Nursery Sales
Sustainable Practices
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of combined landscaping expertise from our founding family
- Our operations run on solar energy with MAEAP environmental verification
- We provide complete landscape solutions from design to maintenance
- Our nursery features sustainably grown evergreens and native plant species
- Our team maintains year-round service continuity for client properties
Associations and certifications
- Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)
Services
Landscaping
We create custom outdoor spaces through comprehensive design, installation, and maintenance services. Our team handles bed renovation, mulching, pruning, and tree removal while incorporating sustainable practices. Clients receive personalized solutions for both new installations and existing landscape enhancement.
Lawn Care
Our lawn care program includes fertilization, weed control, seasonal cleanups, and mowing services. We help residential and commercial clients achieve healthy turf through proven maintenance techniques tailored to Michigan's climate conditions.
Christmas Trees
We offer U-cut and pre-cut Christmas trees across 14 acres with species like Fraser Fir and Blue Spruce. Additional holiday products include wreaths, garlands, and decorative accents with complimentary tree preparation services.
Nursery Sales
Our nursery provides balled-and-burlapped evergreens, potted trees, and native plants. Available species include spruce, fir, and shade trees with delivery and planting services for larger specimens.
Sustainable Practices
We implement solar energy systems and MAEAP-verified conservation methods. Our environmentally responsible approach includes native plant integration and invasive species management to support local ecosystems.
People
Cindy Francis
Co-Owner
Cindy Francis co-owns Montague Tree Farms with her husband Dave. She has expanded the business from its original Christmas tree focus to include comprehensive landscaping services while maintaining environmental stewardship principles since 1978.
Dave Francis
Co-Owner
Dave Francis partners with Cindy in operating Montague Tree Farms. He oversees nursery operations and sustainable initiatives, applying decades of experience in horticultural practices and land management to maintain the farm's environmental commitments.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer?
We provide complete landscape services including design, installation, bed renovation, mulching, pruning, and tree removal. Our team creates customized outdoor spaces for residential and commercial properties.
Do you sell live Christmas trees?
Yes, we offer both U-cut and pre-cut Christmas trees across 14 acres. Available species include Fraser Fir, Blue Spruce, and Korean Fir with complimentary drilling and baling services.
Are your nursery plants environmentally friendly?
Our nursery emphasizes native species that support local ecosystems. We practice sustainable growing methods and provide guidance on environmentally appropriate plant selection for Michigan landscapes.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, check, and credit card payments for all our products and services including landscaping projects, nursery purchases, and Christmas tree sales.
Are you MAEAP certified?
Yes, we achieved MAEAP verification in 2020 for our Cropping and Farmstead systems, demonstrating our commitment to environmentally responsible agricultural practices on our 360-acre farm.
