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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5 Things to Clear From Your Yard in September Before Fall Makes Them Harder to Deal WithGardening pros share what they tackle first in late summer
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Your Coneflowers Are Preparing for Fall – Here's 5 Things They Need in September for a Beautiful Display of Architectural Seed HeadsIt's time to cut back on deadheading and embrace the changing garden
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September Is the Perfect Time to Start an Indoor Herb Garden for Fall – 5 Varieties to Grow NowYou can grow them on your kitchen windowsill
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If You Grow Geraniums, Don't Wait to Prepare Them for Frost – 5 Things to Do in September for More Blooms Next YearIt's time to move your pelargoniums indoors
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Avoid This One Common Christmas Cactus Mistake When You Spot Buds This Fall – You Could End Up With No Festive FlowersChristmas cactus plants need some specific care in fall to guarantee a holiday display
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The September 1 Cinnamon Front Door Ritual Promises Good Luck – But it Only Works if You Do ThisWhat does this popular monthly ritual mean for our homes and wider wellbeing? We take a look
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7 Simple Things Your Houseplants Need Before Fall – Give Them a Fresh Start for the New SeasonIt's time to give your indoor garden some TLC
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I Don't Have a Shed, but Just Found a Stylish Storage Solution on Amazon – It Saves Space and Keeps All My Garden Tools OrganizedThis wall rack uses vertical space to keep tools neat and safe in between use
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Garden Diaries: 'There's Magic in Juxtaposition' – How Laurie Blumenfeld Transformed a New York City Parking Lot Into a Naturalistic Community GardenThis interior designer stepped outside to dabble in gardening – now she's inspiring her whole neighborhood to grow
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5 Small-Space Gardening Upgrades I'd Actually Buy This Labor Day – the Best Deals for Making More of Your Outdoor SpaceThese space-saving ideas will give you even more room to grow plants next year
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Aphids Were Devouring My Dahlias Until This Chemical-Free Trick Got Rid of Them in Seconds – and No, I Didn't Use a Garden HoseThis is the easiest solution if you want to save water and avoid pest sprays
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What to Do With Strawberry Plants Once They Finish Fruiting – 3 Simple Steps for a Bigger Yield Next YearDon't neglect your strawberries once they're done for summer – it could sabotage next year's harvest
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Want More Birds in Your Yard This Fall? Try These 5 Simple Ways to HelpAugust comes with several challenges for garden wildlife
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What Your Hydrangeas Need in August to Recover From the Heatwave and Bounce Back Before FallThese showy blooms still have much to offer in late summer
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Summer Heat Is Making Your Houseplants Extra Thirsty, but They Don't Need More Water – Here's How to Keep Them Hydrated for LongerAdjusting your houseplant's growing environment can make them less demanding of water
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The One Plant to Grow Now for Migrating Hummingbirds – It's Drought-Tolerant, Aromatic, and Blooms Until FrostMexican bush sage provides vital nectar for these charming birds in late summer
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The One Thing Pro Gardeners Do in August to Keep Their Borders Looking Fresh Until Fall – And Most People Forget About ItRemoving seed heads now can make or break your late-summer display
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3 Gardening Jobs You Can Definitely Stop Doing in August For an Easier Late-Season BackyardThings are starting to wind down in the garden
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Plants Struggling After the Heatwave? Here’s How to Revive Them – and Why More Water Isn’t Always the AnswerA gardening expert reveals how to nurture your stressed plants back to good health
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Dahlias Stopped Flowering? 3 Simple Ways to Revive Them and Get Sensational Blooms Back Before FallIt's all about consistent care when it comes to keeping dahlias blooming
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If Your Garden Looks Scorched After Summer Heat, Try These 5 Ways to Bring It Back to LifeYour garden doesn't have to look brown for the rest of summer
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5 Herbs That Thrive on Neglect – For Easy, Delicious Harvests With Almost No EffortDrought, poor soil, and even a lack of pruning don’t faze these herbs
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How to Rescue Roses After a Heatwave – 5 Key Steps to Bring Back Glossy Foliage and Bright BloomsRoses lose moisture quickly in extreme heat – here's how to revive them
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Spider Mites Invade Houseplants in August and Can Destroy Them Fast – Here's How to Stop Them Spreading For GoodThe dry, warm conditions of summer put your houseplants at risk of spider mite damage
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