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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 close-up shot of a larva of an insect called lily beetle grubs

Garden Pests

Lily Beetle Grubs: What to Look For and How to Get Rid of Them

Just when your lilies are putting on their spectacular show, lily beetle grubs can turn prized blooms into skeletal remains. Learning to identify and control these destructive pests in all life stages is crucial for protecting your garden's crown jewels. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to spot, stop, and prevent lily beetle grubs from devastating your lilies.

Fresh-cut lilac blooms with soft purple petals and heart-shaped green leaves arranged in a clear glass vase on a white table.

Flowers

How to Keep Cut Lilac Blooms From Wilting

Nothing brings spring indoors like freshly cut lilacs with their intoxicating fragrance and delicate blooms. But these notoriously short-lived flowers often wilt within a day or two of cutting. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares 10 essential techniques to extend the vase life of your lilac arrangements.

Onions bolting. Thick stems emerge from leafy bases, each crowned with a spherical cluster of tiny white blossoms.

Vegetables

5 Reasons Your Onions Are Bolting and What to Do About It

Watching your carefully tended onion crop suddenly send up flower stalks can be frustrating for any gardener. But understanding why onions bolt and how to prevent it can save your harvest. Garden expert Madison Moulton explains the 5 main causes of onion bolting and what you can do to stop it.

hands planting yellow flowers in hanging basket

Ornamental Gardens

How Many Plants Go In a Hanging Basket? 7 Spacing Tips

Creating a stunning hanging basket display requires some planning ahead, particularly when it comes to spacing. Too few plants look sparse, while too many compete for nutrients and water. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares 7 essential spacing tips to help you create the perfect hanging basket.

Close-up of a gardener with red pruning shears pruning the long green stems covered with brittle thorns and jagged leaves of a rose bush in a spring garden.

Shrubs

How to Prune Roses in Spring: 7 Pro Tips

Spring rose pruning doesn't have to be intimidating. With these tips, you'll learn how to shape your roses for optimal growth and abundant blooms. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the essential techniques every rose gardener should know.

A close-up shot of blue-purple colored blooms that showcases how to plant irises from seed

Flowers

How to Grow Irises From Seed in 5 Simple Steps

Growing irises from seed is a rewarding but often overlooked gardening project. While it takes patience, the process is surprisingly simple and allows you to create unique iris varieties for your garden. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the straightforward process in this beginner-friendly guide.

Dense clusters of bright red, textured fruits dangle from spreading lychee branches with glossy, pointed green leaves growing in a sunny garden.

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Lychee Trees

Lychee trees are a wonderful tropical addition to gardens in warm climates. Their sweet fruits are the perfect summer treat and the lush green leaves add ornamental value for the rest of the year. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains everything you need to know to grow and care for lychees in this guide.

A vibrant cluster of tulips with bright red petals tipped in white, standing tall on long green stems amidst lush, grassy surroundings.

Bulbs

15 Unusual and Eye-Catching Bulbs You Should Plant This Fall

With so many bulbs to choose from in the fall, how do you decide which is right for you? If you’re after something unusual and eye-catching, you’ll find the answer on this list. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 15 unusual bulbs you should plant in your garden this fall.

A colorful assortment of vegetables with purple, green, and white heads nestled among broad, textured green leaves. The leafy greens have a wavy appearance, providing a lush background for the round and densely packed heads, which form a striking pattern in the garden bed.

Gardening Tips

Cultivar, Variety, Species, Genus: Botanical Terms Explained

Do the botanical terms used in plant naming confuse you? You’re not alone. Many gardeners, particularly beginners, avoid the seemingly complicated world of plant names. But gardening expert Madison Moulton is here to simplify them, explaining the differences between terms to help you become a better gardener.