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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

How to Grow Delphiniums in Pots and Containers

Delphiniums are sought-after in gardens, but many gardeners assume they need large beds and plenty of space to thrive. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to successfully grow these showstoppers in containers, perfect for small spaces.

Black aphids heavily infest a nasturtium trap plant, clustering along the stems and near a bright orange flower.

Garden Pests

How to Use Nasturtiums as Trap Plants for Pest Control

Most gardeners spend years battling aphids, beetles, and other destructive pests with sprays and treatments that offer temporary relief. Thankfully, there's a smarter approach that works with nature instead of against it. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to use nasturtiums as trap plants for pest control.

A gardener in grey gloves holds a cracked, split carrot with jagged edges, black soil clinging to its surface, and a tuft of green leaves on top, in the garden.

Plant Problems

Cracked, Split Carrots: Why It Happens & What to Do

Pulling up a cracked, split carrot is always a disappointment. These unsightly cracks often indicate underlying growing issues that you’ll want to avoid during the growing season. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains what causes carrot splitting and how to prevent it from happening.

A woman's hand holds a banana peel next to a lushly blooming rose bush featuring lush, double, soft pink flowers among green, jagged foliage.

Fertilizer

Should You Use Banana Peels to Fertilize Roses?

Garden folklore is filled with home remedies and DIY solutions that promise miraculous results. Banana peels as rose fertilizer is one that refuses to disappear. Gardening expert Madison Moulton examines the science behind this popular garden hack and explains why your roses deserve better nutrition.

A close-up shot of a large purple colored flower, growing alongside a cluster of ripening fruits, showcasing intercropping zinnias with tomatoes

Companion Planting

Can You Plant Zinnias With Tomatoes?

Combining flowers with vegetables in the same growing space is a great strategy to maximize garden productivity and visual appeal at the same time. But not all plant partnerships work equally well together. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explores whether zinnias and tomatoes make good companions and how to successfully grow them together.

Freshly harvested irregular and deformed tomatoes sit on a wooden table in the garden among lush tomato plants.

Plant Problems

8 Causes of Irregular and Deformed Tomatoes

Picture-perfect tomatoes don't always develop naturally. Understanding why fruits become misshapen can help you prevent these issues in future harvests. Gardening expert Madison Moulton breaks down the most common causes of deformed tomatoes and what you can do about them.

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.