Planting for Landscape Diversity
Variety is the spice of life – and it is a “wow” in the landscape. Planting for diversity in public and private areas is an economical and ecological practice. It is cost effective, benefits plant health and the environment, and is aesthetically pleasing. At Loma Vista Nursery, we are growing a number of cultivars that…
Learn About Our Field-Grown Practices
Loma Vista Nursery is marching into tree season! As temperatures warm and soils thaw, our landscape customers are stocking their spring inventory for people eager to get back to their outdoor planting projects. We are actively filling orders and preparing shipments to Midwest destinations. Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) At Loma Vista Nursery, we grow…
Loma Vista Nursery Prepares for Spring
Preparing for the spring rush at Loma Vista Nursery is a lot like what you might see on a cable reality show. There never seems to be enough time to get it done but somehow it all comes together beautifully. “As soon as the weather breaks, we are off and running for the spring season.…
Summertime Gets Even Sweeter
We’re looking forward to sweet summertime and a little lime punch. Of course, we enjoy ours in a champagne coupe. This season, we’re also drinking in the deliciousness of Proven Winners® ColorChoice® new Little Lime Punch™ panicle hydrangea as it swirls to market. Proven Winners® ColorChoice® photo Just like its Little Lime® cousin, Little Lime…
Happy Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. From flowers to chocolate and everything in between, plants are still our favorite gift. From enhancing physical and mental health to improving the environment and providing stunning beauty, we cannot help but fall in love with plants. Here’s a few of our favorites. Azalea Karen Stunning lavender-pink blooms appear…
Creating Value with Purpose
Creating Value with Purpose Having an online presence is essential for businesses of every size. Determining how to spend resources on developing that presence can be difficult. Tap the photo to explore our website. “I was the last person on board with the decision to spend company resources on a ‘fancy website.’ I did not…
Our Favorite Additions for 2022
Our Favorite Additions for 2022 From incredible hardiness to more blooms, we are thrilled to share our exciting and new 2022 varieties for wholesale purchase. Our plant experts cannot wait to see these beautiful plants head to garden centers and landscapes throughout the Midwest. …
Helping customers find the perfect plants is just the beginning of Kurt’s job. Since starting with us in December of 2015, Kurt has played a vital role in expanding our customer base. “I enjoy that each day can be something different. The job is a great mix of outside and inside work and I love…
Plant Picks from the Pros
There’s a plant for each and every season. Developing year-round interest within a landscape or garden provides delightful displays that continue into the long winter months. Our plant experts selected a few of their favorite winter interest plants below. Callicarpa x Pearl Glam® Beautyberry Stunning violet-purple berries develop each fall on dark purple foliage. Foliage…
All About Holly Varieties
It’s the holiday season and we are ringing the bells on these classic winter plants. From the Ilex genus, hollies are an iconic winter plant for their evergreen foliage, brilliant berries and versatility. There are over 400 species of holly, all ranging in different temperatures and climates. Hollies are dioecious, which makes each female plant…