The Quickest Topiary: Coleus. Mr. Selody founded Atlock Farm in 1987 in Somerset, N.J., on a piece of the family turf-grass farm where he was raised.

Coleus. If you're a fan of variegated foliage and funky leaves, ... You might even find it's a good idea to move your potted ...

But Coleus, which takes just six to nine months from cutting to finished standard — the classic shape of a tall, single stem topped by a foliar globe — has them all beat for speed. He can’t ...

Q: I potted up some coleus, begonias and ornamental pepper plants from the garden and brought them inside to save over winter. They were all doing pretty good up until Christmas. The last few ...

A character actor can add drama, quirkiness or a splash of brightness to a Hollywood movie or a Broadway play. It’s the same role a container garden can play on a balcony, deck or one of thos… ...

More than 150 coleus varieties are available through a nursery in Michigan. ... Yet, once you have rooted coleus cuttings and potted them up, you can overwinter them indoors next to a sunny window.

Partial to red/green combos, Lax’s favorites include coleus, caladium, and standing fuchsias. A hydrangea and a Japanese maple provide some separation between the hammock and the dining area.

"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 ...

Q: My Easter lily is blooming now in November. I planted the bulb after it finished blooming and kept the rabbits away all summer. I covered it on cold nights this fall, and it's flowering.

Q: I remember my grandmother had coleus as houseplants years ago, and this summer I enjoyed a bright-orange-and-brown coleus growing in a pot on my patio. I hope to bring this coleus indoors and ...

Coleus leaves come in every color but blue, ... Dawn Gardens sells rooted cuttings, planted in biodegradable sleeves ranging from 3 to 9 inches in height, ready to be potted up into 6-inch pots.

Mostly grown as annuals, coleus are low-maintenance plants with attractive foliage. What makes coleus so popular is its versatility: the plants are easy to grow, stay vibrant in both sun and shade ...