Retail and Landscape Picks
There may be snow on the ground and holiday cheer in the air, but planning for the next planting season is already in full swing. We know you’re eager to stock your shelves and design your landscape projects with exciting, high-performing plants. So, we sat down with Taylor Feuerborn, inside sales representative at Loma Vista…
Look What We Have Growing On
A fresh growing season always begs the question, “so what’s new?” Every year, breeders launch hundreds of new plants, including in the perennial and shrub categories that we grow. While some, but not all, of the following plants may have seen a season or two already, all of these are new for the growing season…
The Year of Reset
It’s time once again for our annual year-end review and New Year forecast with Lyndsi Oestmann, Loma Vista Nursery’s president. We asked Lyndsi a few questions for this blog and hope you enjoy her insightful responses. Happy New Year to all! Q. What are key learnings from 2024 that you will carry over into 2025? …
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…
Knowledge & Networking Grow Enrichment
One of the most innovative, informative and imaginative industry events of the year – AmericanHort’s Cultivate’24 did not disappoint. Held in Columbus, Ohio, Cultivate is the industry’s largest trade show and conference, connecting every link in the horticulture chain under one roof. Rob Lando, AmericanHort board chairman, acknowledges Lyndsi for her work and contributions as…
The Allure of Roses
With about 150 species of wild roses and another 30,000 cultivated varieties, the first rose described for science – Rosa hilliae – was discovered in 1883 by Charles Leo Lesquereux, a paleobotanist. Lesquereux’s rose was initially found by geologists in samples collected in 1877 from the Colorado Florissant Fossil Beds. While that’s pretty impressive, roses…
Hydrangeas Galore for Her Day
Hydrangeas make popular Mother’s Day gifts for several reasons – chief among them is their big, beautiful blooms and their performance reliability in the landscape. A variety of sizes, colors and styles makes selection easy for any space or outdoor aesthetic. Can’t decide? To help get you started, we compiled a list of hydrangea shrubs…
This Eclipse is Like None Other
This dark shrub won’t “eclipse” other plants in your landscape, but it will for sure turn heads! New for gardens this spring – the Eclipse® Bigleaf Hydrangea brings high drama in bold color. This introduction is the latest in the First Editions Shrubs & Trees family of plants, produced by Bailey Nurseries. Loma Vista Nursery…
Here Comes Spring
When the soil starts to warm and plants begin unfurling their sleepy leaves, spring is just around the corner. And we’re busy as bees in summer. We caught up with Duane Huss, Loma Vista Nursery’s operations manager, for a behind-the-scenes look at February’s activities. With spring a handful of weeks ahead, Duane Huss, operations manager,…
Lyndsi Oestmann's Annual Outlook
As the calendar turns from one year to the next, it’s naturally a time for reflection and expectation. For her take on 2023 – and her thoughts on what we can expect in 2024 – we checked in with our own Lyndsi Oestmann, a proven leader in the plant nursery industry. She offers her annual…