Latest articles by Tenielle Jordison
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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 It
The 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 Soon
Some 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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A Garden Expert Warns to Never Grow These 5 Plants in a Greenhouse – It'll Waste Your Time, Space, and SeedsNot all plants are suited to this environment
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Discover Your Birth Month Bulb – There's a Beautiful Bloom for Every Month of the YearLearn how to grow all 12 in your yard for an explosion of color
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You Don’t Need More Gardening Tools This Spring – I’ve Relied on One Multi-Tool for YearsOnce you're done, fold it up and put it in your pocket
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What Your Azalea Really Needs in February for Beautiful, Bright Blooms in Spring – 3 Jobs to Do Right NowGet ready for another spectacular display
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No More Daily Snow Shovelling, This Eco Ice Melt Clears My Garden Path in an Instant – It's Even Safe for PetsIt's also less corrosive than other alternatives and won't damage your yard's surfaces
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Birds Aren’t Stopping in Your Yard Because Your Feeder Is In the Wrong Place – a Wildlife Expert Reveals Where to Place It InsteadThere's so much to consider when choosing the perfect spot
