
Madeleine Streets
Despite making her home in urban metropolises, Madeleine Streets has been nurturing a green thumb for decades.
Raised by a garden designer, she is putting that childhood education to use by helping others learn how to make their garden bloom, while filling her own New York home with cat-friendly plants.
When not writing about gardening and the outdoors, Madeleine loves to cook, study wine and borrow books from her local library.
Latest articles by Madeleine Streets

7 kitchen appliance settings you should be using to make your life easier
By Madeleine Streets published
Chances are, your home appliances aren’t being used to their full potential. Here are seven features that will upgrade their performance in no time.

5 ways to get rid of rust stains and look after your garden tools
By Madeleine Streets published
Using accessible everyday items like vinegar and cola, you can get rid of rust and keep your garden tools in good working condition.

How to protect a garden hose from freezing temperatures — 5 expert tips to use
By Madeleine Streets published
Cold weather can damage your garden hose if you’re not careful, freezing any water inside and potentially causing damage. Here’s how to stop this happening.

7 ways to organize your dishes and maximize your kitchen storage
By Madeleine Streets published
From maximizing wall space to highlighting your most-used dishes, these tips will free up space while keeping your crockery in easy reach.

7 places you never realized you could pick up bed bugs
By Madeleine Streets published
Bed bugs can spread easily — especially from these 7 places.

7 places to never hang a mirror in your home
By Madeleine Streets published
Mirrors are great for increasing light and making a space look bigger, but there are 7 places you should never hang one.

7 best scents to give your home a Christmas-y vibe
By Madeleine Streets published
Want to make your home smell festive over the holidays? Try these 7 scents.

7 festive ways to spruce up your dinner table
By Madeleine Streets published
If you're hosting Christmas feasts, here are some easy ways to make your dinner table look glam.

7 best plants to make your home look festive
By Madeleine Streets published
If you want to instantly add festive cheer to your home, you can decorate with these plants.

7 plants that will thrive in a bathroom
By Madeleine Streets published
These humidity-loving plants are the ones to grow in a bathroom.

9 plants that can grow on rocks
By Madeleine Streets published
If you want to create a beautiful rock garden, these are the best plants that can grow on rocks.

7 best plants for hanging baskets
By Madeleine Streets published
These are the best plants for your hanging baskets

5 tips to ripen green tomatoes
By Madeleine Streets published
Here are five tips and tricks to get those last green tomatoes of the season to ripen.
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