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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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Shrubs

Is Baking Soda Good or Bad For Hydrangeas?

Baking soda is often recommended for hydrangeas for a range of uses, from changing flower color to disease control. But not all these recommendations have the science to back them up. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses whether baking soda is good or bad for your hydrangeas.

Four vibrant pink portulaca flowers with ruffled petals bloom gracefully. The blurred background reveals the lush greenery of the portulaca's foliage. Each leaf boasts a succulent texture, designed to conserve water and withstand the sun's scorching rays.

Ground Cover

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Portulaca

A remarkably versatile succulent, Portulaca grandiflora is a gardener’s dream. It can have many different uses, and thrives in a number of different climates. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains why you should grow this plant in your garden and how you can get it right.

A lush of peppermints arranged in a vibrant pattern. The peppermint leaves feature finely serrated edges, resembling tiny teeth, enhancing their ability to trap sunlight for efficient photosynthesis, while adding a textural dimension to the plant's appearance.

Herbs

How to Grow, Plant, and Care For Peppermint

A hybrid cross between watermint and spearmint, peppermint is a great herb for growing in containers or out in the garden if you’re willing to manage its spread. Follow this guide from gardening expert Madison Moulton to harvest lush peppermint leaves all season long.

A gardener wearing sturdy boots and protective gloves, tending to a cabbage plant. With a nurturing touch, he carefully places the young cabbage into rich soil within a charming wooden planter box that overflows with vibrant, healthy cabbages.

Gardening Tips

10 TikTok Gardening Hacks That Actually Work

In the world of TikTok gardening hacks, it can be hard to sort fact from fiction. But there are a few hacks out there worth a try in your own backyard. Gardening expert Madison Moulton looks at 11 TikTok gardening hacks that actually work and why.

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Herbs

8 Herbs You Should Never Grow Indoors

As apartment living grows and gardens shrink, growing herbs indoors has become one of the most popular ways to grow edibles. However, some herbs take more effort to grow indoors than they are worth. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven herbs she won’t grow indoors and why.