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

Think of coleus plants like a box of crayons for your garden. Pick your favorites and go wild. With the new sun-tolerant varieties, coleus can be planted almost anywhere you want an eye-catching ...

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? — Rachel Block, Morton Grove It is easy to ove… ...

"Coleus," by Ray Rogers (Timber Press, 2008, hardcover $29.95) is a great resource for gardeners who want to find and grow the perfect coleus among the 225 varieties evaluated. July checklist ...

If you have a large line of green shrubs, you may like the coleus planted in a mass to add a pop of color. When flowers are produced, be sure to prune them off. Coleus are annual plants, so after ...

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Coleus, heuchera are colorful bedding plants By Pam Peirce , Freelance Writer Sep 6, 2013 For colorful foliage in part shade, in cooler maritime microclimates, Heuchera is a winner.

It seems like it was only yesterday that I was participating in a trial with Texas A&M University trying to identify sun-tolerant coleus. The good selections could be counted on one hand.

Renowned coleus breeder and owner of Baker’s Acres greenhouse in the Columbus, Ohio area, told me the seeds of this plant can remain viable for as long as 5 years.

Coleus is a great plant for containers. The eye-popping colors will get your attention from the time it is planted until frost. With the scalloped, frilly or tiny leaved plants, it will make any ...

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? — Rachel Block, Morton Grove It is easy to ...