Coleus is considered the "comeback kid" or more accurately, the comeback garden plant. When I was growing up, it was a popular plant but then you did not hear much about coleus for a long time. Today, ...

Coleus are hugely popular plants that are grown for their highly decorative and vivid foliage. They are versatile plants and can be added to summer bedding schemes, used as a great container plant for ...

Planting and care: Plant coleus after any danger of frost has passed, when soil temperatures have warmed sufficiently and evening temperatures are above 60 degrees F. Light fertilization is ...

Coleus is a genus of plants that includes a broad, stunning selecting of plants with gorgeous colorful foliage. Here's how to save your favorites for next year.

Choosing flower and plant combinations for outdoor pots isn't just about picking the prettiest ones; all of the species should work together and create a blend of color, contrast, and texture for that ...

If you kept a coleus from last year's garden as a houseplant, you can still start cuttings for transplanting outside if you would like to increase the numbers of plants. Use a sharp, clean knife or a ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. Coleus is a ...

I brought in some coleus last fall per your suggestion and am finding the new growth has lost a lot of the vibrant color it had in the garden last year. Is there something I need to do differently to ...

Bleeding Heart is a sweet addition to shady gardens, with pink or white heart-shaped flowers that dangle from arching stems.

Container gardening opens the door to growing beautiful, healthy plants without needing a large yard to do it. Whether you're living in an apartment, condo, or a home with only a small patio or ...

Coleus in containers: As in the flower garden, coleus can be used with other plants, or you could fill an entire container with coleus, either one kind or a variety.