Coleus plants are easy to care for as long as they're placed in an area that receives bright, indirect light and are in ...

While coleus can be considered low-maintenance plants that can fill borders and pots with color, they are very temperature-sensitive. For this reason, they are often grown as part-shade annuals, ...

You could plant seeds outdoors in a prepared bed following the instructions on the seed pack, but I always worry about birds feasting on seeds planted directly outdoors. Coleus prefers a bit of shade.

Lightly sow your chosen seeds on top of the compost per your seed packet instructions. (Image credit: Future) 5. Place a thin layer of vermiculite on the top of the seeds. 6.

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There are only a few annual plants that thrive in a shady garden spot; one of them is Kong Mosaic coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides). Kong Mosaic has remarkably large leaves — 5 to 7 inches ...

The Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares advice about how much and where to add mulch to plantings and when is the best time to transplant coleus.

While most gardeners start seeds in spring, winter sowing can allow you to plant vegetable, herb, and flower seeds a whole lot earlier. Not only does winter sowing extend the growing season and ...

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