Loma Vista Nursery Employee Features We at Loma Vista Nursery are not only proud of our plants, but we are also proud of our operations and the people who work here, which is why we are featuring blogs and videos about the people who make up our incredible team and how we run our nursery.…
The horticulture industry is chock-full of plant enthusiasts, and here at Loma Vista Nursery, it is no different. Each day at work, you can find our staff debating various plants. Every day it feels the March Madness NCAA bracket but with plants. And instead of the challenge lasting just one month, this debate goes on…
The word ‘division’ may remind you of elementary school math worksheets or perhaps of the Continental Divide in Colorado. However, divisions are also one of the best kept secrets in the plant business for how to create new plants from plants you already have. Divisions Certain varieties of plants are able to be split in…
We are in the homestretch of summer and are beginning to inch towards fall. Some summer-blooming flowers may be spent and seeding at this point, and it is too early for some fall interest plants. The good news is we have just the plant for you this time of year. Bluebeard Caryopteris, sometimes known by…
As we are getting towards the tail end of summer, you may be assessing how your landscapes have held up throughout the season. Perhaps you would like to add more color to your yard or want plants that bloom longer. Or, maybe you just want some hardier plants that take less time to manage. If…
Our program Interning at Loma Vista Nursery starts with a two week rotation though each department. This year our interns started by rotating through Plant Health, Production, Inventory, Irrigation, and Shipping. Throughout the summer each intern also experienced Propagation, Accounting, and Marketing. Interns were given scouting areas and helped to conduct EC (Electrical Conductivity) testing…
One thousand four hundred sixteen miles, 187 sessions, and one award later the Loma Vista team left Cultivate with much more than they bargained for. With over 10,000 attendees Cultivate has been the horticulture industry’s trade show for the past 90 years and has representatives from over 44 countries. Attended by elite professionals across the…
One of the best blooming shrubs known to gardeners and landscapers alike, hydrangeas serve as a mainstay for many reasons. Planting hydrangeas can give something for every landscape as there are numerous varieties to choose from. We have compiled some of the best reasons to plant hydrangeas and the best varieties for your landscape needs.…
Everyone knows that having plants requires summer watering all year long. Watering is one of the most crucial aspects of keeping plants healthy. It is easy to over water and underwater plants before winter or the first frost. Luckily for you, we have created the best guide to help you keep your plants well watered…
Loma Vista Nursery Employee Features We at Loma Vista Nursery are not only proud of our plants, but we are also proud of our operations and the people who work here, which is why we are featuring blogs and videos about the people who make up our incredible team and how we run our nursery.…