North American Nature Vanguard
Better Boy Tomatoes are a favorite among gardeners for their large, juicy fruit and disease resistance. With a little care and attention, growing Better Boy Tomatoes can be a rewarding experience for anyone. In this article, I will try to look at the characteristics of Better Boy Tomatoes and provide tips on how to grow … Read more
What is Celebrity Tomato? The celebrity tomato is a hybrid cultivar that is highly valued for being resistant to most tomato diseases. It is also highly adaptable to hash environments and can grow in a wide range of places including dry, humid and wet regions. The celebrity tomato plant can grow up to 5 feet … Read more
Red sunflowers are a unique and stunning variation of the traditional yellow sunflower. They feature vibrant red or mahogany red petals and dark center disk. These Sunflowers can be grown for both commercial and ornamental purposes. Just like the traditional sunflowers, when it comes to incorporating red sunflowers into any garden or floral arrangements, the … Read more
Blue often associated with sky and water is a rare and beautiful unique color in the world of plants. Plants that are entirely blue or featuring blue foliage color are highly sort after by plant collectors, landscapers and plant enthusiasts for their calming, serene and tranquil effect they generate wherever they are planted or grown. … Read more
In the botanical world, there is a wide variety of plant species that make up our natural habitats and landscapes. While many are known for their vibrant flowers, not all plants produce these reproductive structures. Non-flowering plants are an important group of plants that are unique in their own way. They play a crucial role … Read more
Floribunda roses are a group of garden roses that are known for their large clusters of blooms. They were developed by crossing hybrid tea roses with polyantha roses, which are characterized by abundant clusters of smaller flowers. The idea was to create roses that bloomed with the polyantha profusion, but with hybrid tea floral beauty … Read more
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are beautiful and iconic type of flowers that are widely cultivated for their bright and cheerful blooms. Dwarf sunflowers are a smaller variety of the popular sunflower plant. These small plants often grow between 18 and 12 inches tall and still offer all of the charm and beauty of traditional sunflowers, but … Read more
The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant with a large daisy-like flower face. Its scientific name comes from the Greek words helios (‘’sun’’) and Anthos (‘’flower’’). The flowers come in many colors (yellow, white, red, purple, orange, maroon and green), but they are commonly bright yellow with brown centers that ripen into heavy heads … Read more
Vines are an interesting as they can be found everywhere in the landscape, including growing on trees. Vines that grow on trees are a unique and fascinating aspect of nature. These plants, also known as lianas, are characterized by their ability to cling to and climb up the trunks and branches of trees in order … Read more
Viburnum shrubs are a diverse group of woody plants. They are characterized by large, scented flowers, vibrant autumn foliage and colorful fruits. These shrubs can be found throughout the world, including temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America. Either growing as shrubs or small trees, Viburnums include evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous plants. In spring … Read more