Resilient Landscape Choices
We know it, don’t we? Those of us who make our living off the land understand that our Midwest weather swings, complex soils and inconsistent rainfall make our region a proving ground for trees. We need varieties that withstand regional stressors while increasing client satisfaction for size, color and maintenance. Loma Vista Nursery carries a…
Sustaining Midwest Landscapes
Loma Vista Nursery is celebrating 35 years of growing branded perennials, trees and shrubs for Midwest garden centers, landscape contractors and wholesale distributors. Lyndsi Oestmann, company president, reflects on the nursery’s journey and its vision for the future. During the early years, what market gaps or plant demands did Loma Vista Nursery target to establish…
Meet Sarah Christian
Among our values at Loma Vista Nursery is to do our work with integrity and with the customer in mind. We believe success is rooted in hard work and the passion of our team members. Sarah Christian, our accounting and human resources manager, keeps the company’s financial operations running smoothly while supporting our staff. We…
Nature Plays the Long Game
Considering the adage ‘right plant right place’ before a project begins helps homeowners feel comfortable about their choices. When it comes to trees and shrubs, nature plays the long game. For example, a standard tree with a 6- to 8-centimeter girth may expand to a 14- to 16-centimeter circumference in three to five years. Just…
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…