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"I love my
gardens. Knowing that Westview Farms will be here to do the 'work'
that needs doing, when it needs doing, frees me to 'play' in my
garden whenever I have the time." -Tanya Sheridan, Douglas, MI
"As I said to Kay recently, referring to maintaining my mixed
border, 'I couldn't do it without you. You are so helpful in cleaning
up in the spring and in maintaining later in the season. You accomplish
so much in a short time. I really appreciate your knowledge and
expertise'." -Thelma Brouwer, Holland, MI
"How does my garden grow? Beautifully, with Kay & Lee." -Fred
Hoesli, Maintenance Client, Holland, MI
"We love
having conversations with [Kay and Lee] about plants and design
ideas for our expanding gardens. Their love of what they do and
attention to their customers brings so much happiness to so many
people, especially our family. It gives us great pride to walk
through our large perennial garden because of the lovely plants
we purchase from Lee and Kay." -Terry & Darlene Bouwman, Holland,
MI
"Along with getting the finest quality plants, they know their
stuff, will forthrightly tell ya that 'there's no way that iris
is going to grow in the sand under your picnic table.' And along
with the finest in plants, and their breadth of knowledge, comes
their genuine warmth. They spend time with you-chatting and laughing
and asking 'What's up?' and commiserating over the early frost
and sending you off with a plant the way a parent sends a kid
off to first grade." -Julie & Jack Ridl
"Kay's workshop on 'Kaycrete' a.k.a. Hypertufa
was solid and rewarding and the one on herbs was tastefully presented."
-J.C.
We live in
Grosse Pointe, on the east side of the state, but make a trip
to the Holland area at least twice a year. No trip is ever complete
without a visit to Westview Farms...we always seem to purchase
several of Lee and Kay's plants to accompany us on our trip back
home. Lee and Kay truly pride themselves in offering the highest
quality in flora and the advice to keep us from making serious
mistakes. Either they or we have to move closer to one another.
-Lorie Johnson & Randall Cain
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GARDEN
& LANDSCAPE SERVICES:
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Consultation: Assessing expectations
and determining goals, site analysis and evaluation, planning,
preparation and planting recommendations <read
more>
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Design: Design services for large or small
projects <read more>
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Installation: site preparation and plant
installation for gardens and landscapes <read
more>
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Maintenance: Professional care and upkeep
programs, renovation and rejuvenation of gardens, beds, and borders
<read more>
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Container Planting: Potted-to-order planters,
tubs or window boxes for patios, decks or commercial sites <read
more>
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Education: Experienced speakers available
for lectures and workshops <read
more>
 CONSULTATION:
Exploring and evaluating client expectations; determining and prioritizing
goals; Site analysis that includes design considerations, such as
views, backgrounds, uses and existing cultural conditions i.e. sunlight,
soils, root competition, exposure and water availability. Procedural
planning regarding bed preparation, and recommendations for appropriate
plant materials.
DESIGN:
Design services for large or small projects. Professional in-house,
award winning design staff.
INSTALLATION:
Site preparation: clearing area (sod, roots, weeds), amending soil
as needed, install plants, mulch, and fertilizer.
MAINTENANCE: Seasonal (Spring and Fall)
or Season Long
Our maintenance programs are tailored to the unique situations of
each garden or landscape. They are based on observation, monitoring
and experience, not an arbitrary schedule. No cookie cutter programs.
Specialists
in restoration or rejuvenation of perennial flower gardens, beds
and borders.
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Monitoring conditions - integrated pest and disease controls using
environmentally sensitive methods and treatments
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Appropriate fertilization programs
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Pruning, thinning and deadheading
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Plant support and staking
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Weed control
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Division, transplanting, replacement
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Careful application of "mulch materials"
Our
practices are "hands on" practices; all materials are applied carefully
and appropriately.
CONTAINER PLANTING:
CONTAINER PLANTING: Potted-to-order planters, tubs or window boxes
for patios, decks or commercial sites; your design or ours.
EDUCATION:
Experienced speakers are available to present lectures, seminars
or workshops on a number of horticulture related topics. Programs
have been provided for Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park,
West Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association, Michigan Master Gardeners
State Conference, numerous Federated Garden Clubs, home and garden
shows, libraries and civic groups.
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THE BULBS ARE BACK IN TOWN
It sounds like an oxymoron."Spring Bulbs for Fall
Planting". But the fact is if you want to "tiptoe through the tulips"
next spring you've GOT TO plant them in the fall.
Don't
miss out! WESTVIEW FARMS, LLC is proud of our reputation
for providing the freshest, finest quality, top grade and size,
spring flowering bulbs. We personally select each variety of Allium,
Tulip, Daffodil and "Minor Bulb" that we offer. Our collection contains
varieties and cultivars that we consider superior - 'must haves'
for your gardens and landscapes.
We
offer these selections to you every fall at
Saugatuck Green Market
the Holland Farmers Market
and at
WESTVIEW FARMS, LLC
open in Fall by Chance or Appointment
616 396-8858
Dutch
Winterfest & Kerstmarkt
You
can find out more about Dutch
Winterfest and the Kerstmarkt
(where WESTVIEW FARMS will be marketing lovely living Christmas
Trees starting the Friday following Thanksgiving) by clicking
here. This link will take you to the Kerstmarkt page on the
Holland Convention & Visitors Bureau site. You'll find the dates,
directions and hours as well as a description and images.
WESTVIEW
FARMS continues at the
Holland Farmers Market
AND we are still excited that WESTVIEW FARMS, LLC will
be at our regular booth under "the canopy" at the 8th Street Market Place, on 8th Street at Pine Avenue, every Wednesday and Saturday, through November. Come shop for WESTVIEW's
top quality plants at this beautiful market.The first Saturday market BEGINS Saturday, May 21st!
Westview
Farms at the Saugatuck GREEN MARKET
We're also excited (OK, so we get excited a lot
when Spring finally arrives - we just can't help ourselves) to announce
that Westview Farms, LLC will have a booth on Fridays at the Saugatuck
GREEN MARKET. Going into its fifth season, the Saugatuck GREEN
MARKET is sited at the Saugatuck
Center for the Arts (SCA), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck, MI. The market will be open every Friday, 8 am to 2 pm, beginning Friday, June
3rd through Friday, October 7th, 2011.
EVENTS:
Please
mark your calendars for
Our
28th annual
WESTVIEW FARMS, LLC
Perennials & Herbs
OPENHOUSE
Saturday, May 7th, 2011
9 AM to 5 PM
RAIN or SHINE! !
We hope you'll join us at our OPENHOUSE on MAY 7 as we officially
"break dormancy" on a new growing and gardening season. There will
be old friends to greet, new plants to meet, tasty treats to eat,
and more. . .
SPECIAL SALE PRICES, DOOR PRIZES and SURPRIZES!
It's always a fun and exciting day. And we hope you will join us
at
THE
Annual Perennial Event of the Season.
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