
Tenielle Jordison
Tenielle is a Gardens Content Editor at Homes & Gardens with over six years of journalistic experience, including previously having the role of Gardens News Writer. She holds qualifications in BA Journalism, Media and English Literature and MA Magazine Journalism. During her studies, Tenielle focused on sustainable lifestyle content, with experience such as interning at pebblemag.com. Before coming to Homes & Gardens, Tenielle was in the editorial department at the Royal Horticultural Society and worked on The Garden magazine. As our in-house houseplant expert, Tenielle writes on a range of solutions to houseplant problems, as well as other 'how to' guides, inspiring garden projects, and the latest gardening news. She is also passionate about sustainable living and the role gardening has to play in tackling the effects of climate change. When she isn't writing, Tenielle can be found propagating her ever-growing collection of indoor plants, helping others overcome common houseplant pests and diseases, volunteering at a local gardening club, and attending gardening workshops, like a composting masterclass.
Latest articles by Tenielle Jordison
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Are My Christmas Lights Antisocial? A Legal Expert Warns to Deck the Halls Carefully this Christmas – Loud, Flashing Displays Could Land You With a Disturbance Fine
Your neighbors have the right to make a nuisance complaint if your holiday display is obtrusive
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Don't Forget to Check Your Dahlia Tubers – Garden Experts Say If They’re Mushy, You Need to Act Fast to Save Them
It's not all bad news if your tubers have started to rot in storage
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Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornets Spotted for the First Time in York County, South Carolina – State Officials Advise What to Do if You Spot One
These Asian-native hornets prey on bees and can wipe out entire hives
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A Feng Shui Expert Says Poinsettias Have the Power to 'Enhance Love and Warmth' For the Holidays – So Long as You Place Them in This Part of the Home
Bonus: These placement tips will also keep your poinsettia looking great for longer
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Beyond Wild Expectations: Michigan’s Very Own Slice of Japan – Where Ancient Garden Design Provides a Deep Connection to Nature
There's a new perspective of self to discover with every changing season in Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park's Japanese garden
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‘A Christmas Cactus Belongs in the Heart of the Home’ says a Feng Shui Expert – Discover Where to Place it to Maximize Holiday Joy and Encourage Brighter Blooms
Enhance your Christmas cactus display by choosing the right position in your home
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It's a Winter of Vicious Snowstorms, But Shoppers Say These Compact Melting Mats Save Time, Money, and Effort Clearing Paths and Porch Stairs
These mats can melt snow at a rate of 2 inches per hour
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American Robins Go Crazy for This 1 Superfood That’s Probably Sitting in Your Pantry – Put It in Your Bird Feeder and They’ll Visit All Winter Long
Raisins are high in energy, perfect for keeping these charming birds warm in winter
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Homemade Potpourri Is the Secret to Long-Lasting Holiday Scent – These Are the 5 Best Fragrant Plants to Use, and You Can Forage Them Right From Your Yard
Growing these plants will bring delicious fragrance year-round
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I Almost Replaced My Houseplant Pots Until I Found $20 Inserts That Add Drainage to Any Planter – No More Overwatering This Winter
They also reduce the amount of potting soil needed in large planters
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The Most Gift-Worthy Gardening Gloves You'll Find This Christmas – 12 Editor-Approved Styles We're Shopping Now
From long sleeves, to thorn-proof palms, and charming patterns, there are so many different types of gardening gloves to choose from
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These 3 Unusual Herbs Smell Just Like Nutmeg and Cinnamon – A Plant Expert Shares How to Grow Them Indoors to Infuse Your Home with Festive Fragrance
They aren't traditional herbs, but they have a delicious aroma for the holidays
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Can’t Get Your Christmas Cactus to Flower? This Simple DIY Potting Mix Recipe Holds the Secret Ingredient to Long-Lasting Blooms
It's all about providing plenty of drainage and essential nutrients
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Pro Gardeners Swear By This Simple Design Trick for a Low-Fuss, Textured Garden – And This Week is Your Last Chance to Plant Them in Time for Spring
Beautiful grass and bulb combinations bring color, texture, and height to borders and beds
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Don’t Forget About Stored Bulbs This Winter, Garden Experts Warn – Discover How Often to Check Them, Plus Pro Tips to Keep Them Safe
Regularly checking your bulbs in storage can save your flower display later on
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6 Effortless Potted Plants That Will Spark Christmas Joy for Every Gardener, From Beginner to Devotee
And we have expert care tips you can pass on to the recipient
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As Winter Storms Hit the Northeast, Homeowners Say This Compact Snow Blower Clears Driveways in Minutes – It's Quick, Quiet, and Now Just $219.99
This battery-powered model even has LED lights to clear snow in darker conditions
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I Just Discovered the Easiest, Cheapest Way to Help Garden Birds this Winter – All You Need is a Tennis Ball
Tennis balls can provide vital frost-free perching spots for birds this season
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I Do This 1 Thing to My Orchids Every Winter to Guarantee Spring Flowers in Abundance – It Literally Takes Seconds
The sooner you stake orchid stems the better
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Your Birth Month Berry Revealed – Discover 12 Beautiful Varieties and What They Symbolize in Your Garden and Beyond
Add yours to your yard for a joyful display every birthday
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‘If Your Christmas Cactus Has Aerial Roots, Act Now’ Warns a Plant Expert – It’s an Early Sign Your Houseplant is Struggling
Aerial roots can indicate a problem with soil health
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Forget Traditional Christmas Décor, I’m Using Kokedama to Make Living Hanging Ornaments – 3 Easy Plants for This Festive DIY
This technique can also be used to create a dazzling table centerpiece
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Before You Hang a Single Christmas Tree Ornament, Read This – An Expert Warns There’s One Crucial Step You’re Probably Skipping
Pruning can make all the difference in giving your Christmas tree a pristine, healthy look
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'Perfect for Hummingbird Enthusiasts’ – This $100 Feeder Camera in Walmart’s Cyber Week Sale Is the Best I’ve Seen Yet, but the Deal isn't On For Much Longer
It's the ideal time to install a hummingbird feeder camera, as these charming birds move south for winter
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