Building a bench for the end of your bed is a simple craft project that you can finish in an afternoon. The benefits of having a bench in your bedroom include extra seating and added storage, if you choose to enclose the base of your bench. Add a thick cushion and some throw pillows for comfort or l

Often used as a symbol of death or as a joke for a birthday milestone, pure black roses are not found in nature. If you want real black roses, you will have to settle for dyed or deep red or purple roses.

Athurium watermaliense is an ornamental aroid grown as a houseplant for its glossy foliage and interesting flowers. The plant is a tropical species and produces a deep purple inflorescence. Anthurium produce seeds from the spadix, which is the true flower of the plant.

Impatiens are excellent flowers for both indoor and outdoor plant lovers. They produce plenty of blooms but do not take up a lot of space. Their growth and overall health can be improved by knowing what to feed the plants.

Most people don't want bees buzzing around their homes, although spotting a single bee looking around for food is different than finding a whole colony. The yellow and black bumble bee actually benefits your flower garden as it pollinates. This bee can sting you if you accidentally step on one baref

Watermelons can be grown in almost any part of the United States, according to the University of Illinois Extension. There are early varieties that are more favorable for northern climates and shorter growing seasons. You may also choose to grow seedless watermelons that are sweeter than the regular

Co-evolution is the term used to describe the process when a certain species puts selective pressure on another species so they evolve together and become mutually dependent for their existence. Examples of co-evolution are the flowering plants that co-evolved with specific pollinators, such as inse

The moisture level of your soil can often determine the success of your garden. Next time you start your gardening project, take the time to test your soil. The more you know about your soil, the better chances you have of creating a successful garden that is full of color and life.

Transplanting a purple smoke tree (Cotinus obovztus) is not difficult if you know when to begin and how to care for the root ball as you remove it from the ground and transplant it in another location. The best time to begin this process depends on when you want to transplant the smoke tree. A good

Chrysanthemums, or mums as they are often called, come in a variety of colors and can be grown indoors. Because the mums sold for indoor use are not quite as hardy as the ones sold for outdoor gardens, many growers sell mums as a throw away plant and suggest disposing of a plant after it has flowere

Silk trees, also called mimosa trees, are native to Japan but grow in the southeastern United States and California. With fern-like foliage and pink showy flowers, silk trees can grow 20 to 40 feet tall. Transplanting should take place during an early growth stage before the tree's roots are fully e

Keeping a green lawn and productive citrus trees can be challenging to Florida gardeners. The hot, wet summers and cool, dry winters create extreme weather conditions that can weaken trees and invite pests to destroy your lawn. Regular maintenance is the key to a beautiful, healthy landscape in Flor

During the hot summer months, landscapes across the southern United States amaze me with a wide color kaleidoscope of crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.) blossoms. When I encounter a plant that's especially heavy blooming, an unusual petal color or of a picturesque silhouette, I want to know which cul

The fungi kingdom is divided into four groups: sporangium fungi, club fungi, sac fungi and imperfect fungi. They are divided based on how they reproduce.

Scientists have studied flowers throughout the history of civilization. According to the website for Flower of the Month Club, more than 270,000 species survive in the 21st century, some reproducing sexually through pollination while others continue through asexual reproduction.

A single color flower garden.flower garden image by Ang m.c. from Fotolia.comAnnual flowers come in a wide variety of color choices. Choose bright colors that stand out in the landscape, or cool colors, such as blue to create a soothing effect. Plant a garden with annual flowers that are...

Vinca is a plant that makes the use of scientific plant names necessary. Vinca can mean any of three related but different plants that all require different hardiness zones, growing conditions and sunlight. Vinca major and vinca minor are more closely related than their relative Catharanthus. Before

The pineapple plant is a perennial herb with long, sword-like leaves, and is a member of the bromeliad family -- which includes Spanish moss and tillandsias. The pineapple is the only plant in the bromeliad family that produces a widely consumed food. Grown outdoors in tropical and subtropical regio

Himrod seedless grapes are grown for juice and as a table grape. The vines are filled at harvest with white seedless grapes that have a sweet honey-flavored juice. The grapes have thin skin and are prolific in good conditions. Himrod has good cold tolerance and minor frost tolerance and has been suc

The most important aspect of preparing yucca root for market is extending its shelf life. Unprepared yucca root begins to deteriorate roughly three to four days after harvest. If the root has been physically damaged during harvest, its shelf life may be as short as 24 hours. To extend the shelf life