The flower bed in front of Grumpy’s house always presents a challenge. Because of a tall crepe myrtle nearby and the fact it’s on the yard’s north side, it isn’t fully sunny, even in summer. Patches ...

The color of Henna coleus varies with the amount of light the plants receive. The top of the foliage is golden in full sun and more chartreuse brushed with burgundy when plants are grown in the shade.

When you think of the incredible colors of a summer garden you think flowers, right? But exuberant color doesn't always need dazzling flowers and shimmering summer sunshine. You can have displays of ...

When you think of the incredible colors of a summer garden you think flowers, right? But exuberant color doesn’t always need dazzling flowers and shimmering summer sunshine. You can have displays of ...

When you think of the incredible colors of a summer garden you think flowers, right? But exuberant color doesn't always need dazzling flowers and shimmering summer sunshine. You can have displays of ...

Coleus is considered the "comeback kid" or more accurately, the comeback garden plant. When I was growing up, it was a popular plant but then you did not hear much about coleus for a long time. Today, ...