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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 macro shot of rosy apple aphids congregating inside a leaf. The aphids are small, measuring 1 to 3 millimeters in length with a range of brown to black colors. They are in contrast with the vibrant green leaf and its intricate patterns.

Garden Pests

How to Identify and Manage Aphids

Aphids are annoying and can be incredibly damaging if not quickly controlled. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains everything you need to know about aphids, including, most importantly, how to get rid of them.

In a lush green field, various bulbs of tulips, hyacinths, and other spring flowers are neatly planted in rustic brown pots, with additional bulbs scattered amidst the verdant grass. A woman cradles multiple tulips, hyacinths, and other bulbs in her hands, showcasing their vibrant potential.

Flowers

How to Chill Bulbs: What Bulbs Need a Winter Chill?

Several spring-flowering bulbs from cool regions must be chilled in warmer regions or forced to flower early indoors. Gardening expert Madison Moulton breaks down which bulbs need a winter chill and which don’t, with a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

Care and tips for roses

Flowers

15 Essential Rose-Growing Tips 

Rose-growing can seem like an information minefield, made even more intimidating by their reputation. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses 15 rose-growing tips that will turn even rose beginners into aficionados.

A gardener holds two large clumps of roots that have been divided from one large perennial plant.

Basics

When Should I Divide Perennial Plants?

To successfully divide perennial plants without risking their health, you must divide at the right time. Gardening expert Madison Moulton breaks down how to tell when is the perfect time to divide perennial plants.

A tiny terrarium hosts multiple small houseplants in green and red. The dome holds in humidity.

Houseplants

38 Best Plants For Terrariums

Flex your creative muscles by planting a terrarium for an artistic indoor display. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton gives you 38 options for terrarium fillers, no matter the size of your container.

A close-up exhibits the intricate process of hand-pollinating a zucchini flower using a gentle paintbrush. The brush's bristles lightly touch the flower's center, transferring pollen with precision and care.

Edible

How to Hand-Pollinate Squash

If you see plenty of flowers on your squash plants but no fruit, you may have a pollination problem. Gardening expert Madison Moulton teaches you how to take matters into your own hands and hand-pollinate your squash plants in four easy steps.

plant grow and care for banana plants

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Banana Plants

Whether you’re growing them indoors for their tropical foliage or outdoors to harvest the delicious fruits, banana plants are wonderfully rewarding additions to any tropical garden. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses her first-hand tips for reaping the most from your banana plants.