Latest articles by Tenielle Jordison
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Hummingbirds Are Returning, but They Don’t Want Your Bird Bath – These Charming Creatures Prefer a Gentle MistDiscover how to give hummingbirds the spa experience they yearn for
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Finally, a Chemical-Free Way to Stop Carpenter Bees – These Traps Work Fast and Save You Costly DamageA kinder way to remove these destructive bees from your yard, no pesticides required
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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 GardenLucy moved across the pond in the pursuit of love, but she didn’t expect an unassuming deck in Charleston would unveil such textures and colors to bring into her wallpaper design
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The 1 Flower Seed You Can Scatter in April and Ignore – For Bold, Long-Lasting Blooms from Summer to FallZinnias are low-effort, fast-growing annuals that anyone can grow
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The Stress-Free Garden Makeover: Home Tech Upgrades You Can Actually Do in a WeekendSponsor Content Created With Reolink
Three ways to elevate your yard in minutes
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3 Secrets to Smarter Hosting in 2026 – The Backyard Details Hosts Don’t Talk About But Always HaveSponsor Content Created With Reolink
Discover quiet upgrades to make your garden parties effortless
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Where to Shop for Houseplants – Our Go-To Retailers for High-Quality Plants and Rare Varieties6 houseplant retailers you can shop at with confidence
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5 Portable and Beautiful Planting Schemes You Can Pick Up and Take With You – Ideal for RentersThese portable garden ideas are space-saving and easy to transport
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Looking to Spruce Up Your Yard for Spring? The Right Smart Lighting Can Transform Your Space Into a Warm and Colorful OasisSponsor Content Created With Govee
Govee’s Outdoor Chromatic String Lights offer endless possibilities for bespoke lighting displays, including a brand new single-light rainbow gradient
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These 5 Houseplants Will Thrive in the Dim Light of Your North-Facing Room – Even When You Forget to Water ThemThey actually prefer the lower light and cooler temperatures
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5 Red Flags I Always Look For Before Buying Houseplants – So That You Don’t Waste Your Money on Poor Quality PlantsHow to choose the healthiest houseplants when shopping
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Welcome the First Day of Spring with 3 Easy Garden Tasks – Do Them This Weekend to Fast-Track Your Flower BedsIt's the Spring Equinox and here's how to celebrate in your garden
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Pinch Out Sweet Peas Now for Double the Spring Blooms – A 2-Minute Trick for a Dazzling and Fragrant GardenIt's a quick hack for free new plants and fuller growth
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What Your African Violets Really Need in March – For Elegant Blooms That Last from Spring to SummerDiscover the five quick jobs you can do right now
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Break Up Hard Garden Soil Now to Give Your Spring Plants the Best Start – 3 Quick and Easy FixesWith the right tools in hand, you can improve your soil's structure instantly
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These 3 Common Mistakes Are Making Your Bird Feed Moldy – Fix Them Now to Protect Your Garden WildlifeDon't let your feeder become life-threatening to the birds in your yard
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Monarch Butterflies Are Returning South and Need Your Help – 3 Easy Ways to Prepare Your Yard For Their ArrivalAn entomologist weighs in on how to support this endangered species
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This is Why Your Grass Is Brown but Your Neighbor’s Is Green – Fix It Now for a Lush Summer LawnIt might just be that you have different grass types
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Don’t Waste Your Seeds – My Soil Thermometer Says the Ground Is Still Too Cold to Sow ThemThis handy tool can even be used to test my compost pile and indoor plants
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I'm Continually Harvesting Homegrown Veg From Spring Until Fall in Just 1 Square Yard Thanks to This Genius Space-Saving MethodAll it takes is careful planning and organization
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This is What Crepe Myrtle Needs in March – for Vigorous Summer Growth and Better Than Ever BloomsEarly spring is a crucial time for these flowering trees
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3 Things to Do the Moment Your Houseplants Start Growing in Spring – Skip Them and Your Plants Could Suffer
Our houseplants are finally awakening from their winter slumber
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Experts Reveal the March Garden Mistake that Could Reduce the Number of Bees in Your Yard – Here's How to Avoid ItMany bees are still nesting in hollow plant stems in early spring
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This 10-Second Test to See If Plants Are Dead or Just Dormant After Winter Could Save Your Garden – Pro Gardeners Swear By It
The scratch test gives a quick insight to plant health
