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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

Umbrella Plant Care: Choose the Right Tree for Your Indoor Space

How to Water Succulents: Check the Root Zone, Then Soak and Drain

Marimo Moss Ball Care: Cool Water, Gentle Light, and a Clean Container

Propagate Pothos in Water or Mix: The Node Makes the Difference

Fittonia Care: Prevent the Dramatic Wilt Without Flooding the Pot

Croton Care: Keep Colorful Leaves Through Changes in Light and Water

Pothos Varieties: Compare Leaf Colors, Patterns, and Common Lookalikes

15 Indoor Flowering Plants and the Conditions That Bring Them Into Bloom

12 Houseplants for Lower Light—and What They Still Need to Grow

15 Cat-Friendly Houseplants, With Botanical Names to Check Before Buying

Christmas Fern Care: An Evergreen Choice for a Shady Garden

Button Fern Care: A Compact Fern That Needs Drainage More Than Misting

Japanese Painted Fern: Silver Foliage for Shade, With a Winter Rest

Ostrich Fern Care: Give This Tall, Spreading Fern Room and Moisture

Kimberley Queen Fern Care: Keep Its Upright Fronds Full and Green

Australian Tree Fern Care Starts With Choosing the Right Species

Autumn Fern Brings Copper Color to Shade—Starting With Its New Fronds

Bird’s Nest Fern Care: Keep the Crown Healthy and the Fronds Unfurling

Crocodile Fern Care: Protect the Roots Behind Those Textured Leaves

Staghorn Fern Care: Why the Brown Shield Fronds Should Stay