Question: Our coleus plants are making lots of growth during summer weather. Should we prune them back at this time? Answer: Rains and hot weather push out lots of growth from colorful coleus ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Garden Variety is an occasional column about growing plants without grief. On the sunniest Deep South day, wisely planted under the dark green backdrop of a shady tree, a clump of coleus will shimmer ...

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

Coleus is the plant we think we know -- which is exactly why most people haven't caught up with its glamorous modern makeover. A tropical species known for its color-splashed foliage, it was last in ...

Geraniums, Crotons and Coleus plants are long-time favourites of gardeners. They are easy to grow, they keep giving and can survive a little neglect, they are colourful due to their bright blossoms ...

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 ...

There are some other great opportunities for combinations with the Hippo Polka Dot plants. The Polka Dot plants are known ...

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.