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…
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…
Colorful Choices for Dry Days
Water-wise plants are gaining in popularity – and for good reason. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly 30% of household water use is devoted to outdoor purposes like lawn and garden irrigation. More than 50% of that is lost due to evaporation, wind, runoff or inefficiencies in irrigation systems. Water-wise plants are…
Reliable Plant Selections for Landscapes
For landscape contractors and designers, working with full-sun spaces can feel both inspiring and challenging. Soil runs hot, water evaporates quickly and plants must work hard to hold their own. But when the right varieties are thoughtfully selected – plants bred for hardiness, drought tolerance and sustainability – landscapes become vibrant, low-maintenance spaces that bring…