Dive into the rich, vibrant world of the Coleus plant with this stunning, high-definition photograph. A dense tapestry of leaves fills the frame, showcasing the breathtaking color contrast of this popular foliage plant. Deep crimson and rich burgundy centers explode into a riot of lime green and golden-yellow edging, creating a psychedelic and mesmerizing pattern.
The dark background makes the jewel tones of the leaves pop, capturing the plant’s velvety texture and complex, serrated margins. This is more than just a picture of a plant; it’s a celebration of nature’s artistry and a bold statement piece for any room or product. Perfect for plant lovers, gardeners, or anyone who appreciates intense, dramatic color and botanical beauty. Bring the vibrant intensity of the jungle indoors!
When the much-anticipated summer season finally arrives, make the most of your garden time with a checklist of ongoing tasks that will keep your plants healthy year-round.
Clean up Much of your clean up might have taken place in the spring. However, if winter rolls straight into summer in your part of the country, or you haven’t had the time or motivation to tackle the task, get busy pulling weeds, mowing the lawn and cleaning the patio furniture. Avoid harsh chemicals and instead borrow a pressure washer to blast the deck, fencing, porch and paver stones. Also, tidy up any concrete blocks along your raised beds.
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Succession sowing is a way to make use of available, open space in the garden throughout the season. As one crop finishes producing, you can plant another crop in its place.
A great example of this in July is garlic. Once the lower leaves on the garlic stalk begin to brown, you can dig up the whole plant for harvesting. Be careful not to dig too close to the garlic bulb — you do not want to risk slicing it with the shovel’s blade. I let the soil around the roots dry and then I shake it off before hanging and storing them in a cool, dry place to cure.