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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.

Venus Fly Trap in Flower Pot

Houseplants

Should I Let My Venus Flytrap Flower? Is it Bad For The Plant?

Do you have a Venus Flytrap plant in your home and aren't sure if you should let it flower or not? There are several different opinions on whether letting this plant grow its full flowers will actually help, or harm it. Gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through a little history of this popular plant, and if you should let yours flower or not.

Plant Succulents in Rocks

Cacti & Succulents

Can You Plant Succulents in Rocks? Will They Actually Grow?

Are you considering adding some succulents to your rocks in your garden? Perhaps you are thinking of planting some succulents using rocks in a bowl as the soil? If you do, are you wondering if your succulent will even grow correctly? In this article, we examine everything you need to know about planting succulents in rock beds, or bowls of rocks!

Hibiscus Shrub or Tree

Shrubs

Is the Hibiscus a Shrub, Tree, or Other Type of Plant?

Are you thinking of planting some hibiscus in your garden or around your home, but aren't sure what type of plant it is? Are you asking yourself, "is hibiscus a shrub, tree, or other type of plant?" These magnificent plants make a fantastic ornamental in just about any garden, depending on your climate. Find out what type of plant the hibiscus is, and why.

Potatoes Next To Tomatoes

Companion Planting

Can You Grow Potatoes and Tomatoes Together?

If you are considering growing tomatoes and potatoes in the same garden together, there are a few factors you'll need to consider. While both of these plants are quite popular in many amateur vegetable gardens, do they make good companion plants when grown alongside one another? Read on and find out if you should grow these plants side by side!

An area meant to grow creeping jenny, appearing thick with lovely green leaves and yellow bloom placed under the warm sunlight

Ground Cover

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Creeping Jenny

Are you thinking of adding some Creeping Jenny as ground cover to your home gardening space? Creeping Jenny can make an excellent plant for just about any home gardening space. But getting it to grow properly can be a bit tricky. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to plant, grow, and care for Creeping Jenny.

Grow Turmeric

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Turmeric

For more than 4,000 years, turmeric has been cultivated as a culinary spice and used in Ayurvedic medicine. It has roots in India, but is now grown in warmer areas around the world. It also makes a fantastic garden plant with its large leaves and tropical feel. Let’s explore this useful plant in more depth.

A close-up shot of a composition of vibrant yellow-green colored, dangling fruits of a fruit-bearing plant, showcasing how to grow pear trees

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Pear Trees

Are you interested in growing fruit trees in your backyard? Pears are your answer. These plants are easy to care for, grow quickly, and produce the classic fruits we all know and love. Gardening expert Madison Moulton dives into the specifics of European pear tree growing, covering absolutely everything you need to know for a thriving tree in your own backyard.

A person who worked to grow horseradish, holding freshly harvested pieces using bare hand with greens in the background

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Horseradish

Horseradish shouldn’t be relegated to that jar at the back of the fridge you never look at or open. This root vegetable, commonly used as a herb or condiment, is great in the garden – especially for beginners. Gardening expert Madison Moulton looks at all the essentials for growing horseradish – including how to contain them, and what to do with your harvest.

An area where a gardener can grow bluebells, appearing to have lovely blue petals looking vibrant under bright sunlight

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Bluebells

Are you looking to plant English bluebells in your garden? These European natives are some of the easiest bulbs to grow – a prime example of a ‘plant it and forget it’ flower. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses everything you need to grow a few bluebells, or your own woodland field of flowers, right in your backyard.

A close up shot of an area that can grow balloon flowers, appearing to have delicate purple petals and deep green leaves under warm sunlight

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Balloon Flowers

Are you looking to plant balloon flowers in your garden? These perennials feature stunning, large flowers atop short or tall stems that will captivate any garden guests. Take a look at this article for absolutely everything you need to know to successfully grow these plants in your own backyard.

Grow Blue False Indigo

Flowers

Blue False Indigo: How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Baptisia Australis

Are you looking to grow Blue False Indigo in your garden? Beginner gardeners or those wanting a low-maintenance, water-wise plant to add to their landscape will be satisfied with this native perennial. Gardening expert Madison Moulton takes a look at this popular plant, covering absolutely everything you need to know from planting to cutting the flowers in spring.