Latest articles by Tenielle Jordison
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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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These Terracotta Watering Spikes Keep Container Gardens Hydrated All Summer – They'll Make Even Your Thirstiest Plants Low-MaintenancePop them in soil, place a water bottle inside, and watch your plants stay happy even on the hottest days
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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 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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3 Secret Jobs Bees Are Doing in Your Garden That Most People Never Notice – It's So Much More Than PollinationWho knew they contributed so much to soil health?
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This Elegant Shrub is Replacing Boxwood in Formal-Style Gardens – It's Resilient, Unfussy, and ArchitecturalYou can use inkberry holly for topiary, to edge paths, and to zone your yard to achieve a low-maintenance formal garden look
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5 Things Hummingbirds Need in May – to Help Support Them During Nesting SeasonHummingbirds are active across much of the US in spring and will stop in the backyards bursting with resources
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If Your Seedlings Look Pale and Have Stopped Growing, They're Probably Root-Bound – Here's How to Save ThemWith a little TLC you can revive root-bound seedlings and still get healthy plants
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It's Time to Rethink Deadheading – Experts Reveal The Surprising Reasons Faded Flowers Are Worth Keeping5 plants you don't need to deadhead when blooms fade
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Plants Struggling in May? Here’s What’s Going Wrong, And How to Fix ItThe fluctuating weather patterns are causing this issue
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The ‘Instant Garden’ Trick Designers Use Before Summer Parties – An Easy Way to Spruce Up Your Patio For Memorial DayThis easy design trick quickly makes your patio or porch look carefully curated
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This Native Wildflower Is Sought After by Hummingbirds – Plant It Now for a Low-Maintenance Summer PerennialRoyal catchfly provides late-season nectar to hummingbirds, just as they gear up for migration
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If Your Houseplants Won't Stop Turning Yellow, Look Beneath the Soil Surface – This Common Cause is Often MissedRoot-bound houseplants need some TLC to thrive once again
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3 Simple Tricks to Extend Your Hanging Basket Displays – and Stop Them From Fading By JuneYou'll even get repeat blooms
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Those Tiny Holes in Your Lawn Aren’t Damage – They’re Made by Mining Bees and Indicate a Healthy EcosystemA pollinator expert tells all on these clever bees and the many benefits they bring to our gardens
