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

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Thatch doesn’t need to be detrimental to your lawn, but it can cause problems if you let it run wild so here’s how to dethatch in a safe, beneficial way.

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How to lay artificial turf the right way and avoid the key mistakes that will make your new lawn look unattractive.

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Follow these 9 tips and tricks to reduce the number of pests in your yard and keep your plants healthy, without hurting the local environment.

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Smaller gardens benefit greatly from a spring refresh, so follow these steps from a garden designer to help your yard flourish throughout the summer.

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Fertilizer is a key component of lawn care, but you might be applying it wrong. Here are 5 tips to follow to ensure your lawn stays happy and healthy.

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Set your yard up for success with these seven tips for grass planting that will deliver you a lush green lawn in no time.

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Keep your outdoor space fresh and on trend with these ideas that will help your garden thrive in the spring season.

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Avoid dirt smears or soap streaks when cleaning your windows, these five tips that anyone can implement immediately.

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How to use your electric toothbrush in the most effective way, for cleaner teeth and a healthier smile.

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Your digital photos will only look as good as the frame they’re in, so here’s how to pick out the right digital photo frame that will let your pictures shine.

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A detailed comparison of what it will cost you to buy and use a Nespresso machine, compared to a Keurig pod machine.

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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.

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Using accessible everyday items like vinegar and cola, you can get rid of rust and keep your garden tools in good working condition.

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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.

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From maximizing wall space to highlighting your most-used dishes, these tips will free up space while keeping your crockery in easy reach.

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Bed bugs can spread easily — especially from these 7 places.

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Mirrors are great for increasing light and making a space look bigger, but there are 7 places you should never hang one.

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Want to make your home smell festive over the holidays? Try these 7 scents.

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If you're hosting Christmas feasts, here are some easy ways to make your dinner table look glam.

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If you want to instantly add festive cheer to your home, you can decorate with these plants.

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These humidity-loving plants are the ones to grow in a bathroom.

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

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These are the best plants for your hanging baskets
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