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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Soaking seeds before planting can help kickstart germination and boost growth. But that doesn't apply to all seeds. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 15 seeds you should never soak before planting.
Social media is filled with gardening advice, some good, and some bad. Telling the difference can be tricky. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 9 social media gardening trends that actually work and are worth trying.
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.
Gardening is unpredictable, and no matter how much experience you have, there are always ways it can go wrong. Members of the Epic Gardening team share their gardening failures of the year and the lessons you can learn for next season.
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.
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.