Coleus comes in many cultivated types, with foliage in combinations of green, burgundy, red, pink, yellow, orange, cream, and near-black. These plants are best understood by their leaf patterns, growth habits, and growing needs rather than as a single set of fixed color categories. What “coleus” means Coleus is the familiar garden name for colorful […]

Tomato plants can be attacked by sap-feeding insects such as aphids, whiteflies, and thrips, as well as leaf-chewing pests such as hornworms and flea beetles. The best response is to identify the pest and the damage first, then use monitoring, physical removal, and targeted controls rather than spraying every insect in sight. Common Tomato Plant

In a square-foot garden, plant bush beans about nine per square foot, spacing them evenly in a three-by-three grid. They grow without tall supports in most cases, making them a practical choice for a compact bed, provided the soil is warm and the plants have room for airflow. What Square-Foot Planting Means for Bush Beans

Small ornamental trees for sunny gardens include flowering trees, compact evergreens, and plants grown for colorful foliage or attractive bark. Good choices depend on how much direct sun the site receives, your climate, soil, available space, and whether you want flowers, fruit, shade, or year-round structure. What counts as a small ornamental tree? “Small” is

Yes, you can usually replace a plastic shower drain cover without replacing the drain itself, provided the new cover matches the drain opening and attachment style. First remove the old cover and identify how it is held in place; if the drain body is damaged, loose, or leaking, a cover alone will not fix the

To make floating rose centerpieces, place fresh rose heads or short-stemmed roses in a clean, water-filled bowl or vase, then arrange them so they rest on the surface. Choose a vessel with enough room for the blooms, prepare the roses gently, and test the arrangement before guests arrive so you can fix crowding, sinking, or

Resetting an outdoor lighting timer clears or corrects its clock and schedule so your lights switch on and off when you expect. First identify the timer type and make sure you can reach it safely; the exact buttons and reset procedure vary by model. What You’ll Need The timer’s instruction booklet or its model information,

To remove copper from pool water, first confirm that copper is present, then use a pool-appropriate metal-removal treatment or replace some water with a copper-free source. This helps prevent staining and discoloration, but the right approach depends on the copper level, the pool surface, and why copper entered the water. Copper can come from source

Moss can turn the narrow joints between pavers into a soft, green surface that suits a shaded, informal garden. To encourage it, give moss a suitable place to grow: clean, stable joints, limited foot traffic, moisture, and shade; then transplant moss or let nearby growth spread. Moss is not a dependable replacement for every kind

Washing powder can help lift ordinary dirt, light grease and some fresh stains from a concrete or other compatible driveway when used carefully. Check the surface and the detergent label first, then test a small, hidden area; washing powder is not suitable for every paving material or every stain. What You’ll Need Laundry washing powder