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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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Houseplants

How to Fix a Leaning Palm Tree

Palm trees sometimes develop a lean that compromises their appearance and stability. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to straighten a leaning palm tree using supports and proper technique to avoid damaging the trunk or root system.

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Houseplants

5 Symptoms of Overwatered Snake Plants

Snake plants are considered nearly indestructible, but overwatering is the one mistake that can kill them quickly. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the key symptoms of overwatering so you can catch problems early and adjust your care before serious damage occurs.

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Ornamental Gardens

How to Prune Your Wisteria in January

Wisteria needs pruning twice a year to keep it flowering abundantly and under control. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains why January is the ideal time for winter pruning and how to prune wisteria properly while it's dormant.

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Houseplants

Essential Boston Fern Winter Care Tips

Boston ferns need special attention during the winter months when indoor conditions work against their tropical nature. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares essential care adjustments to keep your Boston fern healthy and lush through the cold season.

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Houseplants

How to Save a Dying Spider Plant

Spider plants are known for being nearly indestructible, but even these resilient houseplants can struggle when conditions go wrong. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to diagnose what's causing your spider plant to decline and the steps to nurse it back to health.

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Houseplants

How to Grow Spider Plants in Water

Spider plants are one of the easiest houseplants to propagate, and growing them in water is simple and rewarding. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to root spider plant plantlets in water, creating new plants without soil or complicated equipment.

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Edible

5 Easy Fixes for Yellow, Floppy Microgreens

Yellow, weak microgreens are a common frustration for new growers, but the problems are usually easy to fix. Gardening expert Madison Moulton identifies five common causes of poor microgreen growth and explains how to solve each one for healthier, more vibrant harvests.

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Edible

How to Grow a Salad Garden in January

Fresh salad greens in the middle of winter might sound impossible, but with the right setup and variety choices, January can be a productive month for growing. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to grow a salad garden in January, whether you're gardening indoors, in a greenhouse, or outside in milder climates.

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Seeds

Seed Starting Under Lights: Getting a Jump on Winter Growing

Starting seeds indoors during winter gives you a head start on the growing season and expands the possibilities of what you can grow. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to use grow lights for winter seed starting, from choosing what to plant to transplanting healthy seedlings.