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Madison Moulton

Madison is a writer, editor and life-long plant lover. After discovering an obsession with indoor gardening, she transformed her passion for plants into a career, contributing to various online and print publications in the gardening sphere. Through her writing, Madison hopes to encourage new gardeners to garden with the plants and the planet in mind.

A gardener in grey gloves holds a cracked, split carrot with jagged edges, black soil clinging to its surface, and a tuft of green leaves on top, in the garden.

Plant Problems

Cracked, Split Carrots: Why It Happens & What to Do

Pulling up a cracked, split carrot is always a disappointment. These unsightly cracks often indicate underlying growing issues that you’ll want to avoid during the growing season. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains what causes carrot splitting and how to prevent it from happening.

A woman's hand holds a banana peel next to a lushly blooming rose bush featuring lush, double, soft pink flowers among green, jagged foliage.

Fertilizer

Should You Use Banana Peels to Fertilize Roses?

Garden folklore is filled with home remedies and DIY solutions that promise miraculous results. Banana peels as rose fertilizer is one that refuses to disappear. Gardening expert Madison Moulton examines the science behind this popular garden hack and explains why your roses deserve better nutrition.

A close-up shot of a large purple colored flower, growing alongside a cluster of ripening fruits, showcasing intercropping zinnias with tomatoes

Companion Planting

Can You Plant Zinnias With Tomatoes?

Combining flowers with vegetables in the same growing space is a great strategy to maximize garden productivity and visual appeal at the same time. But not all plant partnerships work equally well together. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explores whether zinnias and tomatoes make good companions and how to successfully grow them together.

Freshly harvested irregular and deformed tomatoes sit on a wooden table in the garden among lush tomato plants.

Plant Problems

8 Causes of Irregular and Deformed Tomatoes

Picture-perfect tomatoes don't always develop naturally. Understanding why fruits become misshapen can help you prevent these issues in future harvests. Gardening expert Madison Moulton breaks down the most common causes of deformed tomatoes and what you can do about them.

A close-up shot of several fruits and foliage lacking in essential microelements, showcasing tomato nutrient deficiency

Plant Problems

7 Signs Your Tomato Plants Have a Nutrient Deficiency

Tomato plants are notorious for their heavy feeding requirements, and when they don't get what they need, they'll definitely tell you. Learning to read these warning signs early can save your entire tomato harvest. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to identify and address common nutrient deficiencies before they become a problem.

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Ornamental Gardens

5 Ways to Revive Fading Annuals

Midsummer heat often causes previously beautiful annuals to look a little tired. But that doesn't have to mean the end of your annual flower display. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares 5 simple techniques that can bring fading annuals back to life and extend blooms well into fall.

Patches of dry brown grass scattered irregularly among healthy green lawn blades, creating a mottled summer lawn appearance, indicating summer lawn disease.

Plant Problems

7 Summer Lawn Diseases to Watch For

Summer heat and humidity create perfect conditions for lawn diseases that can devastate your grass in a matter of days. Knowing what to look for can save your lawn from permanent damage, especially since many diseases aren’t completely curable. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 7 summer lawn diseases you need to watch out for.

Small dark wool pellets scattered across the soil surface, contrasting with the earth’s texture and ready to enrich the bed.

Fertilizer

Wool Pellets: Organic Fertilizer That Transforms Your Garden

A surprising garden amendment, wool pellets, turn agricultural waste into premium fertilizer with a host of other garden benefits. This sustainable alternative also supports farmers and improves soil health naturally. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains everything you need to know about wool pellet fertilizer.

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Vegetables

How to Know Your Broccoli is Ready to Harvest

Timing a perfect broccoli harvest can be tricky for new gardeners. Being too eager or too cautious can ruin all your hard work throughout the season. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the key signs that indicate peak harvest time, with tips on how to get harvesting right.

A close-up shot of various colorful flowers and their green folage, all placed in a container showcasing no-fuss patio plants

Ornamental Gardens

13 No-Fuss Patio Plants That Look Good All Summer

Vibrant summer patio containers don’t have to require constant maintenance. If you choose reliable plants that thrive in pots, you’ll have months of color with minimal fuss. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists the best picks for patios that almost take care of themselves.

Growing dragon fruit from seed with the young plant developing in a clear container placed near a window with abundant sunlight

Fruits

How to Grow Dragon Fruit From Seed: A Beginner Guide

Dragon fruit might look tough to care for, but growing this tropical cactus from seed is surprisingly easy, even for beginners. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the complete process of growing dragon fruit from seed, from extracting seeds to harvesting your first fruit.