Late-Summer Landscapes
August’s heat and inconsistent moisture can leave Midwest landscapes looking tired and its gardeners feeling burned out. But that doesn’t mean giving up on outdoor living experiences. There are many weeks left in the warm-weather season for clients to enjoy time outdoors at home with family and friends, and for plant roots to become established…
Why Plant Brands Matter
Thousands of independent nurseries across the country grow exceptional unbranded stock. Yet it’s common knowledge that nationally recognized brands dominate the retail marketplace. We sat down with Taylor Feuerborn, inside sales and marketing specialist, for her insights into why branded plants matter. Tuff Stuff Top Fun® (Hydrangea serrata) How do branded pots help drive plant…
Growing through Networking
This month had some of us from Loma Vista Nursery traveling to Columbus, Ohio for Cultivate’26, presented by AmericanHort, the leading national association for the U.S. green industry. Trade areas, encompassing about eight acres of exhibit space, hosted more than 663 global exhibitors. Displays included plant genetics, heavy commercial machinery, soil innovations, pots, greenhouse automation…
Meet Angie Gutierrez
Angie Gutierrez spent a decade mastering Loma Vista Nursery’s operational flow in our shipping department. Now, she’s taking her deep knowledge of plants and processes to our customers — sales-side. We caught up with her to learn more. What is your new role at Loma Vista Nursery? I stepped into my role as Territory Sales…
Designing with Hollies
Hollies bring the holiday cheer in December. But their gifts transcend the seasons. Wrapped in distinctive green foliage with characteristic berry embellishments, hollies provide reliable winter color, architectural structure and wildlife support. The Ilex genus contains more than 400 individual species, bridging the gap between delicate deciduous displays and tough evergreen structures. Historically, ancient Romans…
Foliage Selections for Sun, Shade
Mixing course and fine plant textures creates depth that keeps landscapes looking fresh long after the first flowers of spring fade. Coarse foliage acts as a visual anchor, providing structure and grounding sprawling beds. Fine foliage softens harsh transitions and fills tight spaces. Combining coarse and fine foliages creates a layered finish. June Hosta (Hosta…
Growing Green Borders
Traditional fences certainly have their place. But if you want to frame a property, block out the neighbors or create cozy backyard rooms, defining outdoor living experiences with plants is your best bet. Using trees and shrubs as natural fencing marks property lines. They also block the wind, muffle street noise, define rooms and bring…
Mixing Up the New Edible Landscape
Functional landscapes have been trending in the background for a while now. But as we look at the landscape of 2026 and peer into emerging trends, functional designs are becoming an expectation among homeowners. Clients want low-maintenance gardens that look good and are multi-purpose. The integration of cottage-style aesthetics and high-yield edibles allows landscape contractors…
Building a Landscape that Works
Landscape contractors and garden center professionals operate in a marketplace driven by plant purpose and resiliency. High-performance selections provide site stability while standing up to heat. They manage water wisely and support local wildlife while providing curb appeal. Intentionally creating a landscape that functions as a living ecosystem while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic is…
Elite Landscape Performance
Back in Victorian times when gas lighting and postage stamps were new, the spectacular species of hydrangea was considered a symbol of pure vanity. The legend goes that anyone who would plant such a shrub was simply being boastful. This, of course, is on account of hydrangea’s spectacular, showy blooms. Today, you’d be hard-pressed to…