Articles by Jacky Parker, Contributor

Jacky Parker is a freelance lifestyle journalist and digital editor with 20 years of experience in the industry. She produces a wide range of features spanning modern interiors, garden design, eco living, and wellbeing for magazines and digital platforms.

She started her writing career at Livingetc and has subsequently written for Future’s other interior and lifestyle brands including Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home and Country Homes & Interiors both as a freelance contributor and as a staff member, with stints as acting digital editor (Livingetc) and acting style content editor (Country Homes & Interiors).

A long-time contributor to Livingetc, as a member of the team, Jacky regularly reports on the latest interior, garden and lifestyle trends, speaking to experts, researching ideas and discovering the latest tips.

Her work has also featured in national and international publications including Sunday Times Style, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Red, Elle Decoration, Belle Australia, Grand Designs and more.

When she is not at her desk, she is planning her next jaunt and juggling various projects.

Latest articles by Jacky Parker

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Slippery Garden Path? These Material Switches and Design Tricks Will Stop Your Outside Space From Feeling Perilous Come Winter

Landscapers explain how to create a safe and stylish pathway to minimize the risk of accidents and maximize your yard

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Latest articles by Jacky Parker

Slippery Garden Path? These Material Switches and Design Tricks Will Stop Your Outside Space From Feeling Perilous Come Winter

6 Hard Landscaping Mistakes That Are Trapping Rainwater and Soaking Your Garden in Wet Weather

7 Garden Corner Ideas and What You Should Be Doing to Make the Best Use of These Awkward Spots

Is My Patio Out of Proportion? How to Find the Perfect Balance of Paving and Planting in Your Garden

8 Garden Room Mistakes That Will Make an Outbuilding So Much Less Comfortable to Use

11 Stylish Balcony Shade Ideas to Keep You Cool When It’s Hot in the City — "The Ultimate Blend of Convenience and Design"

10 Garden Shed Ideas for a Contemporary Take on This Useful Storage

Modern Garden Ideas — 38 Transformative Ways to Rejuvenate Your Outdoor Space

10 Ways to Bring Privacy to Your Deck so You Can Enjoy a Summer Outside Without Being Overlooked

How to Plan An Outdoor Kitchen — 5 Things to Do to Nail Down Effortless Entertaining

Is Decking or Patio the Better Choice for Good-Looking Gardens in 2025?

How to Use Plants to Make Your Garden More Secure — They Can Make Surprisingly Good Deterrents, While Looking Good, too

10 Maximalist Garden Ideas to Create a Beautifully Bold Escape in Your Outdoor Space

It Will Fill Your Garden With Beautiful Scents — 10 Ways to Landscape With Lavender That Make This Mediterranean Shrub Looks Its Best

10 Fence Line Landscaping Ideas — Contemporary and Classic Combinations for Beautiful Borders

10 Garden Screening Ideas That Will Create Boundaries, Hide Eyesores, and Give You All the Privacy You Could Wish for

8 Garden Canopy Ideas to Create Shelter for Your Outside Space in Style

How to Design a Small Garden — 10 Steps to Turn a Tiny Space Into a Flourishing Oasis

15 Urban Garden Ideas That Will Make Even Busy City Spaces Feel Like a Retreat

How to Make an Urban Garden More Private — 8 Easy Ways to Keep Prying Eyes Away When You're Overlooked in the City

How to Make a Small Garden Look Bigger — 10 Insider Tricks From Garden Designers

Which Are the Best Houseplants for Releasing Oxygen? 7 Picks That Will Bring a Sense of Freshness to Your Home

When Should I Start Planting for Spring? Time It Right for Beautiful Blooms and Bountiful Crops in Your Courtyard

How to Clean Metal Garden Furniture — And Prepare Your Space for Al Fresco Dining

Small? Check — Fragrant? Check — 6 Shrubs to Plant That Will Smell Amazing on a Balcony or in a Micro Garden