
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.
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Gardeners Are Calling This 2-in-1 Stool Cart the 'Must-Have Tool' for Strain-Free Yard Work in 2026
It has wheels, a handle, space for tool storage, and a seat to rest on
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This 8ft Long Metal Raised Garden Bed Just Dropped to $110 at Walmart – I'm Buying it Now to Expand My Flower Patch in Time for Spring
The paint is even 100% eco-friendly, ideal for non-toxic gardening
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People Are Blowing Cinnamon on Their Front Door on the First Day of January – Spiritual Wellness Experts Reveal Why This Ritual Brings Good Fortune for the Month Ahead
This is a monthly ritual many partake in, but what does it mean for our homes and wider wellbeing? We take a look
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Can You Grow Succulents in Water? The 1 Soil-Free Method That Works for These Desert Plants
Semi-hydroponics is hugely beneficial for these popular houseplants
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Now Is the Time to Install a Cold Frame – 5 Types to Save Your Plants From Frost and Get Your Plants Growing Earlier
Whether you want a permanent structure or a cold frame to pack away after winter, we've got you covered
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People Are Using Ice Cubes as a Low-Effort Poinsettia Watering Hack – But There’s 1 Warning to Know Before Trying It
There's no doubt ice cubes help water poinsettias, but the question is do they also cause cold shock?
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Variegated Houseplants Promote 'Harmony and Balance' in the Home, Says a Feng Shui Expert – Here Are 3 of the Best and What They Represent
Variegated houseplants bring more than just color to interiors
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These 9 Garden Tools Make Yard Work Easier and Fatigue-Free – Yet Most Gardeners Don't Own Them
Trust me, you'll wish you bought them sooner
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Most People Make These 5 Poinsettia Mistakes at Christmas – Plant Experts Reveal Exactly How to Avoid Them
This festive favorite isn't really fussy when you know what not to do
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Surprise! That Houseplant You Can't Keep Alive is Actually a Succulent – and I Have the Expert Advice You Need to Save It
At first look, you wouldn't guess these 5 popular houseplants are succulents
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Your Birth Month Has a Rose – Discover the Bloom That Belongs to You and Learn How to Grow It Beautifully
Struggling to find the perfect rose for your yard? Opt for the one linked to your birth month
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I Wish I’d Found This $7 Compact Potting Mat Sooner – It Makes Repotting Houseplants so Much Faster and Cleaner
Simply click the corners into place, repot your plants, and pack away without a spot of soil left on your floor
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A ‘Winter Wildlife Foodscape’ Is the Easiest Way to Feed Garden Visitors This Season, Says A Designer – 3 Beautiful Ideas to Get You Started
Curate an edible landscape for birds, bees, and other small mammals seeking refuge in your winter garden
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Stuck For Last-Minute Gifts? These 9 Stylish, Sought-After Japanese Gardening Tools Will Please Any Green-Fingered Friend
From bonsai care to quick weeding, there's a beautiful, specialized Japanese tool for every type of garden
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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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