
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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I Just Discovered You Can Plant Crops Straight into a Compost Bag – It’s So Easy and Saves SpaceThis hack is perfect for growing veg on balconies and patios
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'80s Houseplants Are Making a Comeback – and This IKEA Planter Effortlessly Brings the Look TogetherThe reactive glaze causes its earthy colors to shift in the light
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Don’t Wait for Dry Spells – Installing a Simple Drip Irrigation Kit Now will Keep Your Spring Garden HydratedIt saves water, makes watering low-effort, and can be customized to your yard
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Create Safer Nesting Spots for Backyard Birds – 3 Expert-Recommended Alternatives to Traditional BirdhousesFind out if your birdhouse is actually hazardous
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The Only Tree You Need to Attract Hummingbirds – They’ll Use it to Nest Now and Will Love its Fragrant Flowers in SummerThe Temple of Bloom Seven-Son Flower provides year-round interest in the yard
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What Your Rubber Plant Really Needs in April to for Bushier Growth and Glossy Foliage – 5 Tasks to Do NowGive your rubber plant a little TLC as it wakes from its winter slumber
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The Only Houseplants I'm Propagating in April – My Indoor Garden Will Be Double in Size By the End of the MonthDiscover how to get new houseplants for free – and fast
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The Only Plant I’m Adding to My Front Yard in April For an Instant (and Long-Term) Boost – it's Fragrant, Evergreen, and Attracts HummingbirdsHoneysuckle is one of best choices for elevating the face of your home
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Check Spring Buds for Aphids Now – Getting Rid of Them As Soon As Possible Will Save Your PlantsThese destructive critters are waking up and on the hunt for soft, fresh growth
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This Modular Raised Garden Bed Has the Neatest Space-Saving Design I've Seen – You Can Customize it to the Most Awkward Spots in Your YardShoppers say its highly versatile, easy to put together, and looks elevated
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Spring Houseplant Pests Are Waking Up, But This $17 Organic Spray Gets Rid of Them Instantly – and Leaves Your Plants Looking GlossyShoppers say it even has a pleasant scent
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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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