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, ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Multi-coloured coleus leaves Coleus are hugely popular plants that are grown for their highly decorative and vivid foliage. They ...

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.

Coleus is king of the garden as the National Garden Bureau proclaims 2015 as the year of the coleus. The bureau selects three plants each year to receive its spotlight awards — one edible, one ...

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 ...

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 ...

During the cold days of winter, gardeners like to read about plants and gardens. Why not give a garden book as a Holiday gift? Here is a new book that fits the bill. The idea behind Ray Rogers’ book ...

Growing plants in containers is a delighgtful way to bring greenery indoors, add height to landscape beds, and deliver color to porches and patios. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, container plants are ...

I added some coleus plants to my garden this year and would like to use them again next year. Can I bring them inside over winter for next year? It is easy to overwinter coleus plants inside at home, ...

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 ...