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…
Peace in White Blooms
A season of quiet reflection arrives with the introduction of Cloud Dancer, the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year. This “billowy white imbued with serenity” provides gardeners and plant industry professionals with a reliable foundation to brighten landscapes and provide an exciting backdrop for pastel- and neutral-toned companion plants. The following selections represent relevant varieties…
Honoring Our Growing Legacy
Loma Vista Nursery celebrates 35 years in business in 2026. Lyndsi Oestmann, second generation owner and president, reflects on the company’s evolution from a small family operation founded by her father, Mark Clear, to a premiere container production facility. What does this milestone mean to you as the leader of the legacy business? It is…
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…
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…