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…
Growing Green Borders
Traditional fences certainly have their place. But if you want to frame a property, block out the neighbors or create cozy backyard rooms, defining outdoor living experiences with plants is your best bet. Using trees and shrubs as natural fencing marks property lines. They also block the wind, muffle street noise, define rooms and bring…
Reliable Plant Selections for Landscapes
Shady areas in the landscape can be challenging to work with. But with the right plants, low-light areas can become treasured spaces for high style and creative design. At Loma Vista Nursery, we grow a range of plants for shade that offer long-term performance, interesting texture and seasonal color. Consider the following plants design tools…
Eye-Catching, Low-Growing Perennials
In every well-balanced garden, there is a secret layer that brings harmony, function and unexpected beauty. Groundcovers and other low-growing perennials are unsung garden heroes that often go unnoticed, yet they are the connective tissue beneath shrubs, trees and taller perennials. These hardy plants are resilient. Many thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9.…
All About Hostas
They run along the edges of sidewalks and lounge in perennial beds. Although some don’t mind sun, they relax when trees lend their shade. And sometimes, they offer shade, too – to a heat-weary frog or wayward toad, even to a few sleepy insects. They almost always play a supporting role, and won’t have dramatic…