Why Plant Brands Matter
Thousands of independent nurseries across the country grow exceptional unbranded stock. Yet it’s common knowledge that nationally recognized brands dominate the retail marketplace. We sat down with Taylor Feuerborn, inside sales and marketing specialist, for her insights into why branded plants matter. Tuff Stuff Top Fun® (Hydrangea serrata) How do branded pots help drive plant…
Growing through Networking
This month had some of us from Loma Vista Nursery traveling to Columbus, Ohio for Cultivate’26, presented by AmericanHort, the leading national association for the U.S. green industry. Trade areas, encompassing about eight acres of exhibit space, hosted more than 663 global exhibitors. Displays included plant genetics, heavy commercial machinery, soil innovations, pots, greenhouse automation…
Meet Angie Gutierrez
Angie Gutierrez spent a decade mastering Loma Vista Nursery’s operational flow in our shipping department. Now, she’s taking her deep knowledge of plants and processes to our customers — sales-side. We caught up with her to learn more. What is your new role at Loma Vista Nursery? I stepped into my role as Territory Sales…
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…
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…
Building a Landscape that Works
Landscape contractors and garden center professionals operate in a marketplace driven by plant purpose and resiliency. High-performance selections provide site stability while standing up to heat. They manage water wisely and support local wildlife while providing curb appeal. Intentionally creating a landscape that functions as a living ecosystem while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic is…
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…
Duane Huss on Growing Careers in Horticulture
The horticulture industry is rich with opportunities in multiple sectors of focus, including in production, service and marketing. There is a place for anyone with a passion for plants and a desire to make a difference. In honor of Green Career Week, presented annually by Seed Your Future, a movement to promote horticulture and inspire…
Meet Our Shipping Manager
Loma Vista Nursery’s periodic “Getting to Know You” series offers a behind-the-curtain look at the professionals who grow our plants and support our success. In this blog, our shipping manager, Angel Duran, discusses the planning and precision required to move Midwest-grown plants from our fields to our clients’ retail and landscape destinations. Angel Duran, Loma…
Reliable Living Anchors
Arborvitae is one of the most versatile and beloved staples of the American landscape. This genus of coniferous trees and shrubs belongs to the cypress family. In Latin, arborvitae means tree of life. The name’s origin dates back to the 16th century, when French explorer Jacques Cartier learned from Indigenous peoples that arborvitae’s foliage could…