Shade garden in the fall |

[@Leekle2ManE]

On a separate note: I used to grow coleus from seed for my mother and found them to be... tempermental. Most are considered shade plants, especially here in Florida, but to get the best color, they needed to be in the sun. So the ones that did the best color as well as healthy growth in my mother's yard were the ones that got morning sun and evening sun, vbut were shaded by a Holly tree from about noon to 4 pm. In the nearby Villages FL, they put their coleus out in full sun in spring and autumn and keep them regularly irrigated. But only for a few weeks before they rip them out and replace them.

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

Thank you for the additional information! Coleus loves our climate, but I agree with your assessment they are temperamental. Especially to bring out the vibrant color.

[@colleenross8486]

How lucky are you to get participation from your husband! That makes things all the more enjoyable! Great bamboo stalks, indeed!!

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

I agree with you. When he assists me in the garden, it makes it so much more enjoyable. 😊

[@colleenross8486]

I just LOVE your garden! Thank you for the post! Ive had so many new pollinators this year that i cant help but dream that the pollinators have monthly meetings and share sweet spots to enjoy!😂😂😂

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

Thank you! Oh, I really like that thought of them telling each other where to go!!! 🥰 I am so glad you have seen so many new pollinators this year!

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

Wow Wonderful Garden ~ Thank you for good sharing LIKE 21 My friend, have a good relationship 😊

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

Thank you! And thank you for watching! 😊

[@JosTXGarden]

Your garden looks so lush and beautiful! I’m watching my salvia madrensis for blooms! 👀 My caladiums have mostly pooped out, but the squirrels aren’t to blame at my house! lol. It’s just me!😂 🐿️ How fun to see your pipevine cats!!!! Thank you for another lovely tour!

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

Thank you so much for your comment! It is always such a joy to connect with Houston gardeners and others around the Gulf Coast. I'll be watching your new video tonight ... I'm excited to see your garden. 😊👍

[@gardentours]

Your garden is beautifu. KZbin suggested your channel to me and I subscribed to it. Looking forward to watch your videos. Greetings Heidi 👩‍🌾💕

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

Hello! I am so glad you found the channel. What zone do you garden in?

[@colleenross8486]

19:53 LOOK AT THAT!

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

I know, I love them! 😀

[@carrie6244]

Hey Crystal, I love your garden (and channel). I am in NC (Zone 8A) and use your garden as an inspiration.

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

Thank you for your comment! You mentioned you are in NC - I hope you are okay! Did you get damage from Hurricane Helene?

[@carrie6244]

@@ButterfliesNBirds I am in the central part of the state and was fortunate enough not to receive any damage.

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

I am very glad to hear you didn't receive damage! Helene wrecked so much damage across such a wide area.

[@colleenross8486]

If you put some sulphur dust on your soil it should help your colors brughten up.

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@HoustonKeith72]

I believe coleus is in the same family as salvia and mint, basil. I’m finding pollinators generally LOVE plants in this family if they are left to bloom.

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

You are right about the plant family coleus is in! Most people don't let their coleus bloom because they lose their beautiful leaf concentrations and focus then on blooming. But I just cannot help letting them bloom late in the summer because they attract so many pollinators. Last evening I had two hummingbirds enjoying the porterweed, yellow salvia, and the coleus when it was getting dusk. I really enjoy watching nature.

[@Leekle2ManE]

Sitting out back in the shade on a muggy Friday morning after staking up some 8ft goldenrod knocked over by Helene (about the extent of our 'damage' here). Start this video up and I find myself repeatedly pausing within the first minute to see where the blue jay was in my yard... and again later in the video looking for the titmouse... earbuds be tricky.

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

I have just returned from a trip to Dallas and I am hopeful you are okay. Did you get damage from Hurricane Milton?

[@Leekle2ManE]

@@ButterfliesNBirds A couple of fence panels were removed by the winds and some pineapple plants lost their footing (tipped over but still in place). Oh and a crow was apparently injured, but our dog found it before we did :(. Aside from that, not much happened... for us.

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

I am happy you had "minimal" damage at your location! These hurricanes are awful and nobody wants them.

[@marleneegan-hm7lr]

I am very disappointed with the el brighto coleus, same thing here, green with some purple. Also the ones from the other online coleus nursery were unimpressive also

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

Thank you for letting me know you had the same experience. I was considering trying the El Brighto in a large container on my patio for next year, but now I am not so sure. Very underwhelming for sure! 😕

[@marleneegan-hm7lr]

@@ButterfliesNBirds they always look good in Laura’s ( garden answer) garden! most things do though 😂

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

LOL - so true!

[@marleneegan-hm7lr]

@@ButterfliesNBirds I have golden dreams from PW in a pot that gets a lot of sun( prob 5 hours) and I think it’s beautiful

[@ButterfliesNBirds]

Very nice! 😀 My favorite PW coleus was Sedona Sunset the last couple of years.