Articles by Tenielle Jordison, Gardens Content Editor

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.

Tenielle Jordison

Latest articles by Tenielle Jordison

What Your Rubber Plant Really Needs in April to for Bushier Growth and Glossy Foliage – 5 Tasks to Do Now

The Only Houseplants I'm Propagating in April – My Indoor Garden Will Be Double in Size By the End of the Month

The April 1 Cinnamon Front Door Ritual Promises Good Luck – But it Only Works if You Do This

The Only Plant I’m Adding to My Front Yard in April For an Instant (and Long-Term) Boost – it's Fragrant, Evergreen, and Attracts Hummingbirds

Check Spring Buds for Aphids Now – Getting Rid of Them As Soon As Possible Will Save Your Plants

This Modular Raised Garden Bed Has the Neatest Space-Saving Design I've Seen – You Can Customize it to the Most Awkward Spots in Your Yard

Spring Houseplant Pests Are Waking Up, But This $17 Organic Spray Gets Rid of Them Instantly – and Leaves Your Plants Looking Glossy

Hummingbirds Are Returning, but They Don’t Want Your Bird Bath – These Charming Creatures Prefer a Gentle Mist

Finally, a Chemical-Free Way to Stop Carpenter Bees – These Traps Work Fast and Save You Costly Damage

Garden Diaries: In Daring to Start Again, Lucy Hunter Opened Her Mind to New Ways of Growing – and Found Her Muse in a Quiet Container Garden

The 1 Flower Seed You Can Scatter in April and Ignore – For Bold, Long-Lasting Blooms from Summer to Fall

The Stress-Free Garden Makeover: Home Tech Upgrades You Can Actually Do in a Weekend

3 Secrets to Smarter Hosting in 2026 – The Backyard Details Hosts Don’t Talk About But Always Have

Where to Shop for Houseplants – Our Go-To Retailers for High-Quality Plants and Rare Varieties

5 Portable and Beautiful Planting Schemes You Can Pick Up and Take With You – Ideal for Renters

Looking to Spruce Up Your Yard for Spring? The Right Smart Lighting Can Transform Your Space Into a Warm and Colorful Oasis

These 5 Houseplants Will Thrive in the Dim Light of Your North-Facing Room – Even When You Forget to Water Them

5 Red Flags I Always Look For Before Buying Houseplants – So That You Don’t Waste Your Money on Poor Quality Plants

Welcome the First Day of Spring with 3 Easy Garden Tasks – Do Them This Weekend to Fast-Track Your Flower Beds

Pinch Out Sweet Peas Now for Double the Spring Blooms – A 2-Minute Trick for a Dazzling and Fragrant Garden

What Your African Violets Really Need in March – For Elegant Blooms That Last from Spring to Summer

Break Up Hard Garden Soil Now to Give Your Spring Plants the Best Start – 3 Quick and Easy Fixes

These 3 Common Mistakes Are Making Your Bird Feed Moldy – Fix Them Now to Protect Your Garden Wildlife

Monarch Butterflies Are Returning South and Need Your Help – 3 Easy Ways to Prepare Your Yard For Their Arrival

This is Why Your Grass Is Brown but Your Neighbor’s Is Green – Fix It Now for a Lush Summer Lawn