The full growth time-lapse of coleus plants which were started from seeds and grew till flowers. We started by sowing 2 tiny ...

Every Texas garden needs a splash of color. For decades, the coleus family of annuals has provided that color, but only in the shade where the plants could be protected from the summer sun. But ...

Question: My coleus plants have been making good growth and many are producing stalks of small flowers. Do I need to remove the blooms or can they remain on the plants? I kind of like them. Answer: If ...

Question: I am looking for a few durable, colorful plants to use in my flower beds. What can last through the summer with minimal care? Answer: Maintain the color with two of my go-to plants for ...

Just as the right patterned fabric or a few throw pillows can make a whole room work, so functions coleus in the garden. It’s hard — impossible? — to think of another plant whose varieties display ...

When I was growing up on Brooklyn, my mother always had a plant growing near the living room window. The leaves had some color, but weren't very attractive. After a year or two, the plant would die ...

As summer ends, the coleus is at its peak. These plants are known for their beautiful foliage color versus flowers. It's hard to watch my coleus plants die after the first frost. Thankfully, coleus is ...

We all know that plants need sunlight to survive, but what if that's precisely the thing your backyard is lacking? The cheery sight of some bright and colorful potted flowers might just be the perfect ...