
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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7 Houseplant Cuttings to Take in February – Do it Now and You’ll Have Double the Plants by Spring
Experts share tips and tricks to make winter propagation a success
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There's a Secret Code Hidden Within Your Favorite Flowers – Here’s What These 9 Spring and Summer Blooms Actually Mean
The Victorians created an entire language based around flower meanings. (PS take it as a warning if someone gifts you lavender)
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Which Bird Are You? Discover Your Birth Month Bird – Plus Easy Ways to Attract All 12 to Your Yard
Use our list to support and enjoy beautiful birds in your yard all year-round
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The Year of the Fire Horse Is Here – Feng Shui Experts Say These 3 Bold Houseplants Can Help You Harness Its Energy
Their fiery hues are sure to energize you and your home
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High Winds Are Hitting Gardens Right Now – This Stylish Screen Can Help Protect Plants and Your Yard
It doubles as a raised garden bed, with space to plant climbers
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I Started Sprinkling Cinnamon on My Houseplant Soil to Keep Pests Away, and It Actually Works – I Haven’t Seen a Single Fungus Gnat in Over a Year
This $1 kitchen cupboard spice even naturally repels thrips and mealybugs
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A Chinese Money Plant Can Bring You Wealth and Abundance, Says a Feng Shui Expert – Discover How to Harness This Lucky Houseplant
It turns out several parts of your home can even strengthen the luck it provides
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This $28 Heated Bird Bath Is a Winter Lifeline for Birds – Shoppers Are Stunned by How Many Show Up for Fresh Water on Freezing Days
The automatic thermostat means you don't have to worry about turning it on and off
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5 Houseplants That Thrive on Neglect – They'll Actually Thank You for Ignoring Them
These plants won’t punish you when you forget to water them for weeks on end
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The 5-Minute Trick Wildlife Experts Say Will Have Robins, Cardinals, and Sparrows Flocking to Your Garden – All You Need is a Shovel
By digging a small hole you can attract so many more backyard birds
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7 Seeds Gardening Experts Never Start in February – Waiting Actually Gives You Stronger Plants
On this occasion, ignore what the seed packet says
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That Terracotta Pot ‘Hack’ You Keep Seeing Online Doesn’t Actually Heat Greenhouses – Here’s What to Do Instead
This hack may be going viral, but there are far more effective ways to warm up your greenhouse
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7 Perennial Bulbs to Plant in Spring – to Infuse Your Yard with Summer and Fall Color that Returns Every Year
It's about to be a busy planting season
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Extreme Weather Is Threatening Our Gardens More Than Ever, So We’ve Turned to the Experts – They Share Proven Ways to Future-Proof Your Backyard
Now is the time to boost your yard's resilience to snow, flooding, and drought
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5 Lucky Houseplants Designers Love for Bringing Good Energy Into a Home – (And They're All Low-Maintenance)
Plus, how to care for these prosperous plants
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The Real Reason Bridgerton Is Filled with White Hydrangeas Goes Beyond Romance – Discover the Deeper Meaning Behind These Blooms
You'll be surprised to learn what other colors of hydrangeas symbolize, too
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Forget ‘Dated’ Roses, Trend Experts Name Orchids the Most Sought-After Valentine’s Day Flower of 2026 – Discover 6 Beautiful Varieties to Gift
Unlike cut flowers, these blooms can last for years
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Keep Forgetting to Water Your Houseplants? Don’t Fret – Experts Share 3 Simple Tricks to Revive Even the Most Dehydrated Plants
We've all been there, but it doesn't mean you have to throw away your plants
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If Your Succulents Are Changing Color, Don’t Ignore It – Houseplant Experts Warn It’s an Early Sign of Stress and Requires Immediate Action
A change in color often means the growing environment needs adjusting
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I’m Sowing Double the Seeds on My Windowsill Thanks to Seed Snails – a Free DIY That Takes Just 5 Minutes and Actually Works
It's perfect for fast-growing flower and vegetable seeds
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Where to Place a Bonsai Tree to Bring Balance and Abundance to Your Home, According to Feng Shui Experts
Plus, the one area of the home to always avoid
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People Are Blowing Cinnamon on Their Front Door on the First Day of February – 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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The Old Farmers’ Almanac Warns ‘Young Plants Could Struggle’ With Dry Conditions This Spring – Here’s How to Prep Your Yard
We breakdown the long-range forecast and what it means for your yard this spring
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Where to Place a Heartleaf Philodendron to Support Self-Love in 2026, According to Feng Shui Experts
Plus, where to never place this iconic heart-shaped houseplant
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