
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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3 Reasons Vertical Gardens Fail in Summer – and How to Make Yours More Resilient in Hot WeatherNow is the time to make simple adjustments that will help your vertical garden last longer
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What to Do With Tomato Plants in June – 5 Early-Summer Jobs for a Bigger, Juicier HarvestIt's time to tie in stems, remove side shoots, and start fertilizing your tomatoes
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This Resilient Shrub Is Replacing Lavender in Cottage Gardens – It’s Practically Effortless, Pollinators Love It, and It Doesn’t Go WoodyDiscover why garden designers are favoring nepeta as a low-effort, high-impact alternative to lavender
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Interior Designers Swear by These 5 Tricks to Layer Houseplants – For a Lush Indoor Jungle in Your Living RoomDiscover expert tips for bringing different textures, shapes, and heights to your indoor garden
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The 3 Simple Things That Will Keep Your Hydrangea Bright Blue All Summer Long – It's So Much Easier Than You ThinkThe secret lies in the soil
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What Your Pothos Needs in June for Healthy Growth and Longer, Brighter Vines – 3 Tasks to Do NowThese trailing plants need some TLC this month
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This 1-Minute Retro Milk Trick Can Help Stop Powdery Mildew in the Garden – But There’s a CatchDiscover how to use milk to make an organic fungicide
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The Secret to a Fruit-Laden Fig Tree Lies in These 3 Simple Tasks – For an Abundant Harvest of Sweet Fruit This SummerUnlock your best fig harvest yet
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IKEA’s 2-in-1 Plant Stand Doubles as a Raised Garden Bed – and It’s a Game-Changer for Small Patios and BalconiesThis is a great find for displaying pot plants vertically
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What Your Monstera Needs in June For a Summer of Vigorous Growth and Iconic Split LeavesDo these three tasks now to set your monstera up for a productive summer
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These June-Flowering Herbs Are Pollinator Magnets – They'll Bring Bees, Butterflies, and Even Hummingbirds to Your YardThere are so many benefits to letting herbs flower – you can even throw some in salads
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This Is the Exact Temperature Your Soil Should Be Before Planting Vegetables – to Guarantee a Bumper HarvestYou first need to identify whether they're cool or warm-season crops
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Garden Diaries: ‘You Have to Let Go of Perfection’ – How Eric and Christopher Feml-Nelsen Transformed an Ordinary Suburban Yard Into a Romantic Cottage GardenAs beginner gardeners, this duo totally reimagined their Upstate New York backyard. Now, they inspire others to do the same
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Where to Shop for Garden Plants – Our Favorite Online Retailers for High-Quality Trees, Shrubs, and PerennialsDiscover 7 reliable places to shop for varieties you can't find at the garden center
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Homemade Vs Store-Bought Compost – An Expert Says Both Have Benefits, but One Comes With a WarningRead this before purchasing compost from the store
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Lawn Still Yellow in May? 4 Common Causes and How to Quickly Fix It – For Lush, Green Grass in SummerNow is the time to fix up your lawn before a scorching summer
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The Only Plant You Need For a Natural Slug-Proof Barrier – It's Low-Maintenance and Thrives in ShadeSlugs avoid ferns at all costs
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The One Gardening Task to Delay Until After the Heatwave – to Guarantee a Vibrant and Abundant YardAdding new plants to the yard in extreme temperatures doesn't always end well
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It's Not Uncommon for Pot Plants to Fail in May, But You Can Revive Them Fast By Making These Simple ChangesThe unpredictable weather conditions this month is often the downfall of spring container gardens
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Gardeners Are Using Flour to Deter Spring Pests – But There's One Thing to Know Before Trying ItFlour can help stop destructive insects, so long as you use it correctly
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This Modular Irrigation Grid Is a Lifeline For Gardens in a Heatwave – You'll Never Have to Pick Up a Hose AgainNow is the time to get an irrigation system in place for summer
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This Sought-After, Captivating Houseplant Thrives on Neglect – It's Bright Pink and Perfect for BeginnersI spotted the 'Pink Witch' aeonium at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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5 Resilient Planting Ideas From the RHS Chelsea Flower Show That Will Future-Proof US GardensThese designer-approved ideas will strengthen your yard against drought, excessive rain, and extreme weather
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I Found the Rarest Blue Plant at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show – It’s Drought-Tolerant, Fire-Resistant, and Hummingbirds Love ItMeet the Australian blue kangaroo paw
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