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…
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…
Precision from Field to Destination
Every healthy landscape begins with a well-harvested tree. To maintain plant quality, we time our field digs to match the natural growth cycle of the species. Loma Vista Nursery’s process is a disciplined approach that provides our wholesale clients with premium in-ground stock. Our 650-acre tree farm in Willow Springs, Kansas sits on premium farmland…
Structure Defines the Seasons
Autumn brings quiet brilliance to the Midwest landscape. Few plants embody the seasonal transitions as gracefully as perennial grasses. These fall favorites lend dynamic movement and a sophisticated backdrop that persists well into winter. Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’) Switch Grass Varieties Among the varieties we grow at Loma Vista Nursery, switch grass stands…
Autumn Color Palette Inspires
As temperatures turn cool, the Midwest’s seasonal shift delivers dramatic waves of color that boosts the human spirit and enhances landscape projects. We have compiled a list of eight trees and shrubs specifically chosen for their reliability and their spectacular fall performance. All of these are grown at Loma Vista Nursery. Autumn Blaze Maple (Acer…
Planning for Spring Landscapes
Landscape professionals planning for spring installations this fall and winter will have plant palettes top of mind. At Loma Vista Nursery, we grow plants that offer multi-season interest and deliver maximum client satisfaction. As a Midwest grower of trees, shrubs and perennials, our healthy plants, grown at our nursery in Kansas, are specifically cultivated to…
Cool Season Plants that Thrive
As fall hits its stride in the Midwest, landscapes typically shift focus from bloom to structure and texture. For the region’s landscape professionals, fall offers a head start on next year’s installations. Cooler air and still-warm soils help newly planted trees, shrubs and perennials establish strong root systems that will carry them through winter. The…
Cultivating Pollinator Spaces
Pollinator-friendly landscapes are no longer a niche request. Increasingly, clients are asking contractors to include plants and design elements that attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial species. Beyond consumer demand, municipalities and corporate campuses are also prioritizing pollinator health in landscape plans. For contractors, this shift presents a responsibility and an opportunity: to design,…
Plants They Love
The United States is home to about 4,000 species of native bees. Many are solitary, nesting in the ground or inside hollow stems. Some bees are generalists, foraging widely. Others are specialists whose survival depends on a single genus. When landscapes include the right mix of plants, bees thrive. At Loma Vista Nursery, the native…
Hardy Beauty in a Compact Form
Compact junipers are versatile, low-maintenance conifers that deliver four-season structure, beautiful color and interesting texture to home gardens and professional landscape designs. The hardy evergreens are prized for their dense foliage, graceful form and reliable adaptability, making them ideal selections for a variety of spaces, from rock gardens and foundation plantings to containers and low…