Meet the author

Elizabeth Waddington

Elizabeth Waddington is a permaculture garden designer and consultant with a small business, and also works as a writer. When not working hard to facilitate sustainable projects around the world, she loves growing her own in her own home and garden.

Latest articles

Fiddle-Leaf Fig Leaf Drop: Check Water, Light, and Roots

5 Monstera Care Mistakes That Can Slow Growth or Damage Leaves

Use Watering Reminders to Check the Soil Before You Pour

Choose Houseplant Positions for Light Before Styling the Room

Stop Extra Watering and Repeated Changes Without Ignoring Your Plants

Prepare Houseplants for Vacation With a Tested Watering Plan

Keep Winter Houseplants Away From Direct Heating Airflow

Arrowhead Plants Can Grow in a Bright Bathroom With Good Drainage

Snake Plants Are Toxic to Cats, Even Though They Are Easy to Grow

Pothos Is Toxic to Cats: Keep Vines and Fallen Leaves Inaccessible

Winter Snake Plant Watering Starts With a Dry Root Zone

Easter Lilies Pose a Serious Kidney-Failure Risk to Cats

A Snake Plant in a Windowless Room Still Needs Artificial Light

Aloe Vera Can Grow in a Bedroom With a Bright Window

Winter Hoya Care Depends on Light, Drying Rate, and Species

Fresh Potting Mix Helps Reduce Seedling Disease Without Home Oven Treatment

Sour-Smelling Potting Mix Needs a Check for Standing Water and Root Damage

A Succulent’s Tall Stalk May Be a Flower Stem, Not Stretched Leaf Growth

Remove Loose Dead Succulent Leaves Without Pulling Healthy Tissue

Farina Is a Natural Succulent Coating, So Avoid Rubbing It Off