Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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How to Make an Urban Garden More Private — 8 Easy Ways to Keep Prying Eyes Away When You're Overlooked in the City
Discover the stylish ideas and clever tricks garden designers use to create privacy, so you can enjoy your outside space without an audience.
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How to Make a Small Garden Look Bigger — 10 Insider Tricks From Garden Designers
Discover the clever ideas and nifty tricks landscapers and garden designers use to create an illusion of more outdoor space
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Which Are the Best Houseplants for Releasing Oxygen? 7 Picks That Will Bring a Sense of Freshness to Your Home
Breathe new life into your home with indoor plants that will 'cleanse' your space at the same time
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When Should I Start Planting for Spring? Time It Right for Beautiful Blooms and Bountiful Crops in Your Courtyard
Start sowing seeds indoors now if you want to get ahead start...
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How to Clean Metal Garden Furniture — And Prepare Your Space for Al Fresco Dining
An expert guide to freshen up your furniture for the seasons ahead and get ready for those lavished outdoor dinner parties
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Small? Check — Fragrant? Check — 6 Shrubs to Plant That Will Smell Amazing on a Balcony or in a Micro Garden
When outdoor space is at a premium, these are the plants you should get in your planters to bring sweet scents come springtime
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Fragrant Flowers for Shade — Fill Even the Darkest of Corners With These 7 Lush and Scented Varieties
Just because your garden isn't the brightest, doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to have it filled with sweet-smelling flowers. Here's what to plant
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7 Things You Should Never Leave Outside in Winter — and How to Safely Store Them
Ensure your garden tools and equipment stay in good condition with this expert advice
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7 Fragrant Plants for Patios — Perfect for Perfumed Pots, Year Round
Choose these fragranced plants for your patio. Approved by gardening experts, they will help you create an uplifting space that will soothe your senses
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When to Prune Wisteria — Expert Advice to Guarantee Beautiful Blooms Come Spring
Trim this vigorous plant when it's dormant for a spectacular show in the upcoming seasons
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How to Clean Houseplant Leaves — Experts Say You Should Follow These Steps for Healthy and Flourishing Foliage
Dust-free leaves are essential to a plant's survival. Here, the professionals explain why
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How Often Should I Water Succulent Plants? Plus, the Warning Signs You're Over-Watering, Too
Watering techniques that will ensure your houseplants thrive and continue to grow beautifully
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6 Best Plants to Propagate in Water — Discover How You Can Easily Double Your Favorite Foliage
Increase your collection or make gifts with this simple plant propagation technique with the guidance of our plant and gardening experts
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How to Revive Frost-Damaged Plants — 3 Simple Ways to Rescue Your Beloved Backyard Foliage
A cold freeze needn't spell the end for unprotected plants if you follow these expert-approved tips
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When to Prune Fruit Trees — From Dwarf Lemon to Apple, Here's How You Can Cut Back Your Potted Greens
Trim these trees during dormancy for a bountiful summer harvest
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How Often Should You Water Monstera? Plant Experts' Top Tips to Keep Your Plant Thriving Year Round
Experts recommend tweaking your watering schedule through the seasons for a healthy Swiss Cheese plant
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Why Waxed Amaryllis Bulbs Are a Must This Christmas — For Simple, Yet Spectacular Seasonal Styling
Watch this beauty bloom into a beautiful festive floral display — even in a wreath and here's how you can make your own
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Why Are My Poinsettia Leaves Turning Yellow?
Return your holiday plant to its full festive glory with this expert advice
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6 Plants to Propagate in December for Gorgeous Greenery
It's so easy to multiply plants to gift, swap, or grow your indoor garden with these expert tips
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Lusciously Green and Thriving — Experts Say This Is the Ideal Winter Watering Schedule for Your Plants
Experts spill all the secrets for when and exactly how to water your plants for flourishing foliage during the dormant season
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Miniature Roses Make for a Ravishing Houseplant in Your Home — Here’s How to Take Care of It
Expert advice on what you need to do to bring this flourishing bloom into your space
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Should You Prune Plants in Winter? Gardening Experts Say Yes, But There's a Catch!
Discover which trees and plants benefit from a trim during dormancy–and which don't
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How to Clean Terracotta Pots — Bring Beauty Back Into These Classy Planters With 7 Simple Steps
Expert advice on what you need to do to get your fine planters looking as good as new
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Types of Monstera Plants — And How You Should Display Them in Your Home
Get the most from your Monsteras with this expert advice
