Posts By

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 close-up shot of several fruits and foliage lacking in essential microelements, showcasing tomato nutrient deficiency

Plant Problems

7 Signs Your Tomato Plants Have a Nutrient Deficiency

Tomato plants are notorious for their heavy feeding requirements, and when they don't get what they need, they'll definitely tell you. Learning to read these warning signs early can save your entire tomato harvest. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to identify and address common nutrient deficiencies before they become a problem.

Close-up of blooming annuals, including cosmos and zinnias growing in a sunny garden, showing fading annuals reviving.

Ornamental Gardens

5 Ways to Revive Fading Annuals

Midsummer heat often causes previously beautiful annuals to look a little tired. But that doesn't have to mean the end of your annual flower display. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares 5 simple techniques that can bring fading annuals back to life and extend blooms well into fall.

Patches of dry brown grass scattered irregularly among healthy green lawn blades, creating a mottled summer lawn appearance, indicating summer lawn disease.

Plant Problems

7 Summer Lawn Diseases to Watch For

Summer heat and humidity create perfect conditions for lawn diseases that can devastate your grass in a matter of days. Knowing what to look for can save your lawn from permanent damage, especially since many diseases aren’t completely curable. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 7 summer lawn diseases you need to watch out for.

Small dark wool pellets scattered across the soil surface, contrasting with the earth’s texture and ready to enrich the bed.

Fertilizer

Wool Pellets: Organic Fertilizer That Transforms Your Garden

A surprising garden amendment, wool pellets, turn agricultural waste into premium fertilizer with a host of other garden benefits. This sustainable alternative also supports farmers and improves soil health naturally. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains everything you need to know about wool pellet fertilizer.

An overhead and close-up shot of a person in the process of collecting heads of a crop, showcasing when a broccoli is ready to harvest

Vegetables

How to Know Your Broccoli is Ready to Harvest

Timing a perfect broccoli harvest can be tricky for new gardeners. Being too eager or too cautious can ruin all your hard work throughout the season. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the key signs that indicate peak harvest time, with tips on how to get harvesting right.

A close-up shot of various colorful flowers and their green folage, all placed in a container showcasing no-fuss patio plants

Ornamental Gardens

13 No-Fuss Patio Plants That Look Good All Summer

Vibrant summer patio containers don’t have to require constant maintenance. If you choose reliable plants that thrive in pots, you’ll have months of color with minimal fuss. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists the best picks for patios that almost take care of themselves.

Growing dragon fruit from seed with the young plant developing in a clear container placed near a window with abundant sunlight

Fruits

How to Grow Dragon Fruit From Seed: A Beginner Guide

Dragon fruit might look tough to care for, but growing this tropical cactus from seed is surprisingly easy, even for beginners. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the complete process of growing dragon fruit from seed, from extracting seeds to harvesting your first fruit.

A close-up shot of a person's hand, holding a fruit cut in half and exposing its stone, showcasing how to grow peach tree from pit

Fruits

How to Grow a Peach Tree From a Pit

That delicious peach you just finished eating could be the start of your own peach tree. While growing from a pit takes patience and doesn't guarantee the same fruit quality, it's a rewarding project that costs nothing but time. Gardening expert Madison Moulton walks you through the entire process, from preparing the pit to caring for your young tree.

A gloved hand holds a bunch of freshly harvested baby carrots with bright orange roots and feathery green tops still attached.

Vegetables

When and How to Harvest Baby Carrots

One of the most crucial parts of growing baby carrots is timing your harvest perfectly. Tender finger-sized carrots or true baby varieties both need to be pulled at the right time for maximum flavor. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains everything you need to know about harvesting baby carrots at their sweet, crunchy best.

A close-up shot of a leaf, alongside a white ruffled flower, showcasing white spots on rose leaves

Plant Problems

White Spots on Rose Leaves: Causes and What to Do

Finding white spots on your rose leaves can be stressful, but don't panic. Luckily, most causes are treatable or preventable. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the common culprits behind white spots on roses and shares practical solutions to get your plants looking good again.