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Madison Moulton

Madison is a writer and editor with a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science. She writes and photographs for various online and print publications in the gardening sphere and is the author of the book The Next-Generation Gardener.
When Do Peonies Bloom? A Gardener’s Guide to Peony Season

When Do Peonies Bloom? A Gardener’s Guide to Peony Season

Peonies only bloom for an incredibly short season, especially the most sought-after types. In this guide, we’ll cover the specifics…

The Art of Fertilizing Hydrangeas: Techniques for a Thriving Garden

The Art of Fertilizing Hydrangeas: Techniques for a Thriving Garden

Feeding Hydrangeas with the right fertilizer at the right time can take your plants from good to great. But it’s…

Dahlia Gardening: Essential Soil Tips for Stunning Flowers

Dahlia Gardening: Essential Soil Tips for Stunning Flowers

Dahlias are appreciated worldwide for their attractive geometric flowers in various colors. But before these blooms appear, the tubers start…

Dahlia Watering Guide: When & How for Optimal Health

Dahlia Watering Guide: When & How for Optimal Health

Dahlias are the ornamental gardener’s dream, with large blooms (some so large they are named Dinnerplate Dahlias) in a stunning…

Marigold Watering Essentials: Techniques for a Flourishing Garden

Marigold Watering Essentials: Techniques for a Flourishing Garden

Tagetes are not demanding garden plants, which is just one of the reasons why so many gardeners love them. Not…

Flourishing Marigolds: Essential Soil Tips for Gardeners

Flourishing Marigolds: Essential Soil Tips for Gardeners

Marigolds (Tagetes) are colorful, easy-going plants that are not fussy about many conditions, including soil. When it comes to type,…

Dahlia Gardening 101: A Beginner’s Ultimate Growing Guide!

Dahlia Gardening 101: A Beginner’s Ultimate Growing Guide!

Dahlias are one of the most beloved flowers worldwide, only growing in popularity each year. They are also relatively easy…

Essential Sunlight Tips for Thriving Marigold Gardens

Essential Sunlight Tips for Thriving Marigold Gardens

Marigolds (Tagetes) are one of the most popular annuals around the world. They’re prized for their symbolic value and offer…

Peonies and Sunlight: How Much Do They Really Need?

Peonies and Sunlight: How Much Do They Really Need?

Large, colorful Peony blooms are the best way to complement the change in seasons from spring to summer. So, it…

Garden Pinks: Easy Tips for Growing Dianthus Chinensis

Garden Pinks: Easy Tips for Growing Dianthus Chinensis

Dianthus chinensis, commonly known as Chinese pinks, adds an eye-catching splash of pink, red, and white color to the garden….

Bright Blooms with Deep Meanings: The Buttercup Flower Symbolism Story

Bright Blooms with Deep Meanings: The Buttercup Flower Symbolism Story

Buttercups are more than just the focus of cheerful childhood rhymes and games. Most of the plants in the large…

Sweet Peas: A Floral Emblem of Sentiment and Connection

Sweet Peas: A Floral Emblem of Sentiment and Connection

“Hey, sweet pea” is an expression we’ve all grown up hearing. But few of us have actually spent time thinking…

Lilac Blossoms: Exploring Their Historical Meanings & Significance

Lilac Blossoms: Exploring Their Historical Meanings & Significance

Lilacs (Syringa) have an incredible ability to add color and beauty to the spring landscape every year, enchanting those who…

Unlocking the Secrets of Hyacinth Flower Meanings

Unlocking the Secrets of Hyacinth Flower Meanings

Everything You Need to Know About Hyacinth Flowers

Discover the Hidden Messages Behind Jasmine Flowers

Discover the Hidden Messages Behind Jasmine Flowers

Prized for their gorgeous, complex fragrance, symbolic meaning, and delicate blossoms, jasmine flowers (Jasminum) grow across warm and temperate regions…

A Garden of Gardenias: Unraveling Their Timeless Symbolism and Use

A Garden of Gardenias: Unraveling Their Timeless Symbolism and Use

Gardenias are prized for their heady fragrance, waxy white blooms, and leathery, evergreen foliage. But that’s not all they have…

The Secrets of Bluebells: Myths, Meanings and Symbolism

The Secrets of Bluebells: Myths, Meanings and Symbolism

Not to be mistaken with unrelated flowers of the same common name, bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) are a truly enchanting perennial….

Marigold Varieties: Your Complete Guide

Marigold Varieties: Your Complete Guide

There are several different types of Marigold flowers to explore, each with its own growth habits and flower types, including…

How to Cut Hydrangeas for a Vase or Bouquet

How to Cut Hydrangeas for a Vase or Bouquet

Big mophead blooms of hydrangeas are popular in vases and in an arrangement for their sparkling color and their ability…

How to Cut Dahlias for a Vase or Bouquet

How to Cut Dahlias for a Vase or Bouquet

The perfect flower for a vase is one that blooms the more you cut them. That’s just what dahlias do….

Echinacea 101: Beginner Tips for Cultivating Coneflowers

Echinacea 101: Beginner Tips for Cultivating Coneflowers

Easy-going coneflowers are the perfect plant for beginners to get their hands on, as they are very forgiving and require…

Jonquil Flower Meaning: Beyond Its Sunny Disposition

Jonquil Flower Meaning: Beyond Its Sunny Disposition

With its fragrant, bright yellow blossoms, the jonquil flower (Narcissus jonquilla) has long been a favorite mid-spring bloomer. A native…

The Protea Phenomenon: An Exploration of Beauty and Symbolism

The Protea Phenomenon: An Exploration of Beauty and Symbolism

Protea flowers, also known as Sugarbushes, are commonly grown in South Africa and Australia. These flowers are unique, with a…

Essential Umbrella Plant Care Guide

Essential Umbrella Plant Care Guide

How to Grow and Care for Umbrella (Schefflera) Plants at Home

Ranunculus Flowers: From Ancient Origins to Modern Meanings

Ranunculus Flowers: From Ancient Origins to Modern Meanings

Ranunculus flowers are a much-loved cut flower in floral arrangements and wedding bouquets. Also known as buttercups, these blooms turn…

Marigold Gardening 101: Essential Tips for Beginners

Marigold Gardening 101: Essential Tips for Beginners

Will sunny frilled blooms in a range of warm, inviting colors, Marigolds are wonderful and easy-to-grow garden plants. They are…

Hydrangea 101: Simple Growing Techniques for Beginners

Hydrangea 101: Simple Growing Techniques for Beginners

Renowned worldwide for their gorgeous blooms, Hydrangeas are one of the most recognizable ornamental plants in home gardens. These shrubs…

How to Fix Anthurium Leaves Turning Yellow or Brown

How to Fix Anthurium Leaves Turning Yellow or Brown

Common Causes of Yellowing or Browning Anthurium Leaves and How to Fix It

How to Prune Anthurium Plants (Essential Guide)

How to Prune Anthurium Plants (Essential Guide)

Everything You Need to Know About Pruning Anthuriums at Home

Ultimate Guide to Rubber Tree Plants (Ficus elastica)

Ultimate Guide to Rubber Tree Plants (Ficus elastica)

The Best Types of Rubber Tree Plants and How to Grow Them at Home

How to Propagate and Divide Anthurium Plants at Home

How to Propagate and Divide Anthurium Plants at Home

Essential Guide to Propagating and Dividing Anthurium Plants

11 Reasons Your Anthurium Plant is Drooping

11 Reasons Your Anthurium Plant is Drooping

Common Causes and Best Fixes for Drooping Anthurium Plants

Are Anthurium Plants Poisonous or Toxic to Humans and Pets?

Are Anthurium Plants Poisonous or Toxic to Humans and Pets?

Everything You Need to Know About Toxicity Considerations with Anthurium Plants

Ultimate Guide to Monstera Obliqua Care at Home

Ultimate Guide to Monstera Obliqua Care at Home

How to Grow and Care for Monstera Obliqua Plants

Ultimate Guide to Anthurium crystallinum Care

Ultimate Guide to Anthurium crystallinum Care

How to Grow and Care for Anthurium crystallinum Plants at Home

Yellow Flowers: A Symbol of Friendship and More

Yellow Flowers: A Symbol of Friendship and More

When you think of cheerful springtime celebrations and things that can instantly brighten your day, yellow flowers may come to…

What Colors do Hydrangeas Come In? (Essential Guide)

What Colors do Hydrangeas Come In? (Essential Guide)

Hydrangea colors can be tricky to define due to one fascinating characteristic – they can change color. There are several…

Hydrangea Season: Know When to Expect Blooms

Hydrangea Season: Know When to Expect Blooms

One of the most popular cut flowers and garden plants worldwide, everyone looks forward to the Hydrangea season with great…

Lavender Legends: Ancient Tales and Contemporary Symbolism

Lavender Legends: Ancient Tales and Contemporary Symbolism

Only a handful of plants have gained worldwide recognition and acclaim for their distinctive color and fragrance, and lavender (Lavandula)…

Ultimate Moses in the Cradle Plant Care Guide

Ultimate Moses in the Cradle Plant Care Guide

Growing and Caring for Moses in the Cradle Plants at Home

Where to Position Indoor Citrus Trees in the Home

Where to Position Indoor Citrus Trees in the Home

The Best Locations for Indoor Citrus Trees to Thrive 

9 Amazing Uses and Benefits of Indoor Citrus Trees

9 Amazing Uses and Benefits of Indoor Citrus Trees

The Ornamental, Spiritual, and Environmetal Benefits of Indoor Citrus Trees

How to Repot Indoor Citrus Trees (Essential Guide)

How to Repot Indoor Citrus Trees (Essential Guide)

Everything You Need to Know About Repotting Citrus Trees at Home

Croton Plant Growth Expectations and Lifespan (Essential Guide)

Croton Plant Growth Expectations and Lifespan (Essential Guide)

Everything You Need to Know About How Long Croton Plants Typically Live For

8 Common Reasons Your Croton Plant is Dropping Leaves

8 Common Reasons Your Croton Plant is Dropping Leaves

Common Reasons for Croton Plants Dropping Leaves and How to Fix It

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