
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 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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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 SufferOur 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 ItThe scratch test gives a quick insight to plant health
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I Finally Found a Way to Outsmart Gophers and Squirrels – These $30 Planting Baskets Are Keeping My Garden SafeI can't believe I didn't know about these baskets before
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What Your Hydrangeas Really Need in March for Colorful, Showy Blooms that Last Until Fall – 5 Jobs to Do Right NowSkip these and you might not get any flowers at all
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Don’t Be Fooled by This Warm Spell – ‘False Spring’ Could Wipe Out Your Planting If You Do These 5 Things Too SoonSome pruning, planting, and fertilizing now could cause significant damage to your garden
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This Rare ‘Mystery Monstera’ is Tipped to be the Next Plant Collector's Obsession of 2026 – Even Experts Don't Know Where it Comes From'Burle Marx Flame' was accidentally discovered in the 80s and is now highly sought-after
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IKEA’s $15 Growing Kit Replaces My Flimsy Seed Trays – and It’s the Prettiest Design I’ve Ever Put on My WindowsillIt's space-saving, has everything you need for indoor growing, and is much prettier than cheap plastic alternatives
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Before You Hang Anything on Your Garden Fence, Read This – It Could Spark a Costly DisputeLegal experts reveal how to find out if you own your fence
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This is How I'm Going to Double My Houseplants in March – And it Won't Cost Me a ThingBut if you use the wrong method, you could lose them all
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5 Fragrant Plants That Will Turn Your Garden Into a Wildlife Haven – And Lift Your Mood, TooThese aromatic plants will wildlife flocking to your yard
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