
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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5 Uplifting Landscape Design Trends Set to Define 2026 – and Why Designers Say They’re Here to StayIt's all about design choices that will last for years to come
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Plant Expert Claims Anyone Can Grow a Smooth Hydrangea – Plus Why it’s the Best Choice for BeginnersEasy to grow with showy blooms that attract pollinators, this is a hydrangea for every yard
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These Are the 5 Worst Houseplant Myths I’ve Ever Heard – If They’re Putting You Off Buying a Plant, You Need to Read ThisI write about houseplants for a living, so trust me, with a little know-how, you'll be ready to care for any kind of houseplant
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Beyond Wild Expectations: Discover a Living Museum at the Chicago Botanic Garden – Where Influential Plant Science and Captivating Garden Design MeetIn the Shida Evaluation Garden, visitors come face-to-face with staggering arbors, winding tunnels, and bright flower beds housing the latest plant varieties on trial for Midwestern gardens
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Your Birth Month Has a Signature Flower Seed – Discover the Meaning Behind All 12, Plus Expert Tips on Growing Them for Bright, Beautiful BloomsWhy not challenge yourself to grow all 12 for an abundant flower garden?
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I Use an Unexpected Tool to Stop My Houseplants Drooping Every Winter – It Costs Less Than $17 and Reliably Keeps Them Warm for Minimal EffortA seedling heat mat can be used in a number of ways
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Finally, a Fool-Proof Way to Start Seeds Early – This Greenhouse Heater Makes it so Easy to Grow Plants from Scratch in Winter, and it’s On Sale Right NowYou can even set a controlled temperature with its digital thermostat
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How to Care for a Christmas Tree – Your Ultimate Guide to a Lush, Long-Lasting Holiday CenterpieceFrom choosing the right tree, to prolonging its display, and what to do with it after the holidays, here's everything you need to get the most out of this festive staple
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I’ve Fallen in Love With This Adorable $30 Vegetable Seed Bank for Beginner Gardeners – Its 32 Heirloom Varieties are Hand-Picked for Every Season in Your Hardiness ZoneIt’s like a curated chocolate box of the easiest vegetables to grow
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Experts Warn These 3 Mistakes Could Ruin Your Containers and Wipe out Potted Plants This Winter – Luckily It’s Easy to Avoid ThemAnd no, it's not just about insulation
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Before You Try the Plastic Fork Pest Control Hack, Read This Warning – We Reveal the Non-Toxic Alternatives That Will Actually Protect Winter CropsPlastic forks can harm wildlife, impact soil health, and they aren't guaranteed to keep pests away
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Act Fast Before Frost Hits – A Horticulturist Warns to Get Rid of Weeds Now to Save Your Spring GardenAlthough they may dieback in frost, many weeds lay dormant over winter and make a vigorous return in spring
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This $35 Hydroponics Kit is 'Excellent for a First-Timer' – I'm Getting My Hands on It Now for Growing Food on My Kitchen Countertop This WinterIt's a fraction of the price of a smart hydroponic growing system
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Black Spots on Your Monstera Leaves? There's One Likely Culprit and I Have an Easy Solution to Stop it From Happening – For GoodToo much water and too little light is a deathly duo for these popular houseplants
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From January to December, Every Birth Month Has Its Own Fruit Tree – Explore All 12 and Learn the Stories Behind Each OnePlanting your birth month fruit tree will reward you with a birthday display of fruit or blossom every year
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'It's a Mesmerizing Water Spectacle for the Yard!' – I'm Grabbing This Walmart Find for Less Than $20 to Save Precious Rainwater This FallA rain chain will also help cut down your water bill
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You’re Forgetting to Tidy One Area of Your Yard and it’s Attracting Pests – 5 Things Experts Urge You to do Right Now to Prevent the ProblemA garden shed can be a pest haven come winter
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Don't Cover Plants with Plastic to Protect Them From Frost – 6 Non-Toxic Alternatives that are Better for Your YardPlastic sheets do protect plants from frost, but they can also create issues for your yard
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3 Indoor Bulbs for Low Light Spots – to Brighten up Dark Corners with a Festive DisplayBring holiday cheer to the shaded spots of your home with these joyful forced bulbs
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Time is Running Out to Get Fall Gardening Jobs Done, so Ditch These 5 Tasks Now – Experts Assure They Can Be Delayed Until SpringMany fall garden tasks can also be done in spring
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Now is the Perfect Time to Start Forcing Indoor Bulbs for a Festive Display – These 3 Can Be Grown in Water AloneThis fun project rewards you with a floral centerpiece in time for holiday hosting
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I Asked Professional Gardeners What's The Single Most Important Task to do in November, and They All Said the Same ThingHere's a clue – it's vital for spring soil health
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Containers Starting to Look a Little Worse for Wear? Garden Designers Share 5 Simple Yet Stylish Ways to Spruce Them Up for WinterThese ideas will provide colorful container displays all through the winter months
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These 3 Methods Shield My Pots and Planters From Frost Every Time – Protect Them Now for Pristine, Damage-Free Containers Come SpringNumber 3 is free to do
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