Sustaining Midwest Landscapes
Loma Vista Nursery is celebrating 35 years of growing branded perennials, trees and shrubs for Midwest garden centers, landscape contractors and wholesale distributors. Lyndsi Oestmann, company president, reflects on the nursery’s journey and its vision for the future. During the early years, what market gaps or plant demands did Loma Vista Nursery target to establish…
Meet Sarah Christian
Among our values at Loma Vista Nursery is to do our work with integrity and with the customer in mind. We believe success is rooted in hard work and the passion of our team members. Sarah Christian, our accounting and human resources manager, keeps the company’s financial operations running smoothly while supporting our staff. We…
Nature Plays the Long Game
Considering the adage ‘right plant right place’ before a project begins helps homeowners feel comfortable about their choices. When it comes to trees and shrubs, nature plays the long game. For example, a standard tree with a 6- to 8-centimeter girth may expand to a 14- to 16-centimeter circumference in three to five years. Just…
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…
Growing Green Borders
Traditional fences certainly have their place. But if you want to frame a property, block out the neighbors or create cozy backyard rooms, defining outdoor living experiences with plants is your best bet. Using trees and shrubs as natural fencing marks property lines. They also block the wind, muffle street noise, define rooms and bring…
Mixing Up the New Edible Landscape
Functional landscapes have been trending in the background for a while now. But as we look at the landscape of 2026 and peer into emerging trends, functional designs are becoming an expectation among homeowners. Clients want low-maintenance gardens that look good and are multi-purpose. The integration of cottage-style aesthetics and high-yield edibles allows landscape contractors…