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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.

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Flowers

5 Reasons You Have Short Tulips This Spring

If your tulips bloomed this spring but barely reached above the ground, the problem usually traces back to planting or weather conditions from the previous fall and winter. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains seven common reasons tulips come up short and what to do about it.

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Herbs

7 Herbs to Plant in April

April is one of the best months for getting herbs in the ground, whether you're starting from seed or planting transplants. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares which herbs to plant now for fresh harvests all season long.

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Flowers

How to Make Cut Hyacinths Last

Hyacinths are one of the most fragrant cut flowers of spring, but they tend to fade quickly if handled the wrong way. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares eight tips for keeping cut hyacinths fresh and blooming as long as possible.

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Seeds

How to Start Squash Seeds Indoors

Starting squash seeds indoors gives you a head start on the season, but squash seedlings don't tolerate root disturbance well. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to time, sow, and transplant squash seedlings without losing them in the process.

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Trees

The 7 Best Magnolia Varieties for Small Yards

Full-sized magnolias are spectacular, but they can quickly overwhelm a small garden. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven compact varieties that deliver the flowers and fragrance without taking over the yard.

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Gardening Tips

How to Start a Subsistence Garden: Plant These First

If you want to reduce your food budget and make the most of your garden space, a subsistence garden is a great place to start. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains which crops to prioritize when the goal is feeding yourself, and how to think about yield, calories, and storage from the start.