
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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My Spider Plant Went From Ordinary to a Cascading Green Spectacle – 3 Easy Tips for Growing Spiderettes into a Statement Display
Trailing spiderettes turned a simple spider plant into a cascading focal point in my home
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5 Easy Steps to Storing Amaryllis Bulbs – Skip Them and You Risk Losing Next Year’s Blooms
You can keep replanting your bulbs for years if you follow this advice
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As the Ground Thaws, I’m Turning to IKEA’s New Gardening Range for a Backyard Refresh
12 Stylish Pieces I'm Shopping Right Now
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Pro Gardeners Reveal the 5 Seed-Starting Rules they Actually Skip – and You Can Too
Save some time prepping for spring in the yard
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Discover Your Birth Month Bee – A Special Pollinator for Each Month of the Year, Plus Tips on How to Help Them
These important pollinators seek support in our yards year-round
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It’s True, You Can Propagate Hydrangeas With a Potato – But it Will Fail if You Miss this One Crucial Detail
It might sound strange at first, but potatoes can keep hydrangea cuttings hydrated
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I Do These 3 Things With My Orchid Every February – and Always Get Abundant Blooms in Spring
Plus, the single mistake to avoid that could kill your plant
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A Masterclass in Walled Garden Design – Tour Inside a 200-Year-Old Kitchen Garden Reimagined for a New Generation of Scottish Nobility
The Earl of Rosebery's private walled garden was neglected for decades. Now restored, it produces an abundance of organic produce and dazzling florals
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I Asked Pro Gardeners What the Biggest February Seed Starting Mistake is, and They All Said the Same – Doing This Could Sabotage Your Spring Garden
This is why it's important to know your frost dates
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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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