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…
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…
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.…