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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.

Close-up of gardener's hands in grey gloves showing the best garden manure, brown in colour, with a wet, lumpy texture.

Fertilizer

What Type of Manure is Best for the Garden?

Manure is often called gardening gold for good reason. But with so many types available, which one should you choose? Gardening expert Madison Moulton explores the benefits and drawbacks of different manures and helps you choose the right one for your garden.

In grayish pots placed in the garden shade, creeping stems with soft, slightly sticky leaves support wide, trumpet-shaped blooms with gently ruffled edges, white with a soft pinkish hue at the centers.

Flowers

How to Grow Petunias in the Shade: 5 Tips for Big Blooms

Petunias are typically considered sun-loving plants, but with the right techniques, you can grow these versatile flowers in shadier spots. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares 5 essential tips for coaxing spectacular blooms from petunias planted in less-than-ideal light conditions.

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.