Elite Landscape Performance
Back in Victorian times when gas lighting and postage stamps were new, the spectacular species of hydrangea was considered a symbol of pure vanity. The legend goes that anyone who would plant such a shrub was simply being boastful. This, of course, is on account of hydrangea’s spectacular, showy blooms. Today, you’d be hard-pressed to…
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…
Growing with Sarah Diggs
While her name suggests she was born for a career in horticulture, Sarah Diggs took a detour through the gray-blue hues of the U.S. Navy before finding her true calling in the greenhouse. As Loma Vista Nursery’s propagation manager, she uses that military precision to oversee the delicate birth and early growth of every plant…
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…
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…