There’s a lilac for every landscape
In a world full of colorful plants and endless landscaping options, it can be hard to select the perfect plant for each space. This spring, the decision is easy. Plant lilacs. They offer springtime blooms with sweet fragrance to enliven your landscape. Lilacs are great for attracting pollinators like butterflies. To help with the selection…
That’s our Leader, Lyndsi Oestmann
Continuing to serve our industry, Lyndsi was recently elected as a board member of AmericanHort, which is dedicated to uniting, promoting and advancing the horticulture industry through advocacy, collaboration, connectivity, education, market development and research. “Lyndsi is a proven industry leader. Our members will benefit from her input and guidance based on her experience as…
Create Tradition
For memories made and laughter shared, planting a tree on Arbor Day is a perfect time to celebrate and honor your loved one’s legacy. As the tree matures and sprouts new growth each year, you may find peace and happiness in the reminder of memories you’ve shared. To begin planning for your legacy tree, select…
The Underestimated Landscaping Plant
As the season of spring is upon us, let’s take your garden and landscaping prep to the next level. It’s time to design that perfect landscape, you know the one you always dreamed about? It starts by creating an overarching plan, one that includes groundcovers. Groundcovers are essential to any landscape for creating dimension, filling…
Why This Month is the Best Time to Plan the Garden of your Dreams
There’s nothing like the power of imagination – especially when you’re looking out the window at lingering snow patches, brown grass and bare trees. Early spring, while the landscape is still dormant, is a great time to plan your outdoor living spaces. After all, do you want to spend the peak of the season deciding…
How Gardening Can Impact Health
Sure, it feels good to get your hands in the soil. Gardening also feels good for other reasons. Here are the benefits: Mental Health – According to Psychology Today, gardening can improve mental health by providing greater mental clarity and feelings of reward. It’s also good for alleviating anxiety and reducing stress. Physical Health –…
This year marks a big milestone for two of our employees here at Loma Vista Nursery. Alfredo Rios and Manuel ‘Chico’ Castro have been members of the Loma Vista Nursery family for 20 years! Alfredo Rios is our shipping manager; he makes sure that your deliveries get to you on time. Chico is a section…
There’s a reason why roses inspire poets and often sell out on Valentine’s Day. Actually, there are all kinds of reasons: Color: Sure, roses are red but there is a real palette of possibilities to add vibrancy to outdoor landscapes. Examples of bold bloomers include Oso Easy® Paprika, Easy Elegance® Coral Cove and Easy Elegance®…
Do you remember when you brought your new shrubs, trees and ornamental perennials home and carefully planted them and made sure they got the care they needed for those first few weeks? Now think about the toll that winter weather can take. A little TLC might be needed to help your plants make it through…
It may be dormant season on the ground, but for those of us fortunate enough to get an early look at new plants for a new year, it’s an exciting time. What will be trending this spring, summer and fall in outdoor landscapes? For one thing, following a year that was challenging but spurred many…