Jacky Parker
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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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
By Jacky Parker Published
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Why Are My Poinsettia Leaves Turning Yellow?
Return your holiday plant to its full festive glory with this expert advice
By Jacky Parker Published
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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
By Jacky Parker Published
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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
By Jacky Parker Published
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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
By Jacky Parker Published
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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
By Jacky Parker Published
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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
By Jacky Parker Published
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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
By Jacky Parker Published
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Adoring Amaryllis — How to Store Its Bulbs During Dormancy for Beautiful Flowers Next Year
Expert tips on what you need to do to correctly store these blossoms away for a spectacular bloom come spring
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Water Air Plants — Clever Watering Tips to Help Your Beloved Houseplants Thrive
Expert tips on what you need to do to grow healthy, flourishing plants
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How to propagate mistletoe cactus
Doubling this unique plant is easier than you might think, and here's how you can do it
By Jacky Parker Published
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What to do with Amaryllis after it blooms–5 steps you should take
Treat your amaryllis bulbs right once the blooms die, and you needn't start over, they will blossom year after year with these expert tips
By Jacky Parker Published
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Mistletoe and Magic — This Delightful Winter Plant Can Be Grown Close to Home, Here's How
Cultivating this wild plant is easy with this expert-led advice
By Jacky Parker Published
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Why is my Jade plant drooping? 7 common causes and solutions for a sickly Crassula
It's time to follow this simple expert advice to help your sickly succulent come back to health
By Jacky Parker Published
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How Often Should I Fertilize My Snake Plant? Avoid Over-Fertilizing by Following These Rules
This low-maintenance houseplant needs some love...just not too much, so be sure to follow its care needs properly
By Jacky Parker Published
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The DIY Recipe for Orchid Potting Mix Everyone Who Owns One of These "Difficult" Plants Should Know
Ensure your orchid has the growing medium it needs with this simple-to-make potting mix
By Jacky Parker Published
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10 Clever Patio Lighting Ideas — Because a Pitch-Black Yard All Winter Is Depressing
Introduce a cozy glow to your exterior on dark evenings with these expert-approved ideas to improve your landscaping
By Jacky Parker Published
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Cold Nights and Cozy Drinks With a View — 8 Ways to Make Your Patio Look Expensive From Indoors
Improve your home's outlook with these clever ideas from designers
By Jacky Parker Published
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Did You Know That You Should Also Winterize Your Pool? Here Are the 9 Tasks You'll Need to Do
Here's how you can protect your pool and prevent damage before freezing temperatures arrive
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Make Dying Succulents Thrive Again — 7 Expert Ways to Rescue Your Plants
Whether they're overwatered, under-watered or otherwise unwell, succulents can recover with these simple steps
By Jacky Parker Published
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Why is My Christmas Cactus Not Blooming? 4 Reasons Stopping This Winter Beauty From Flowering
If your joyful houseplant is struggling, there may be a few reasons, and here's what you should know
By Jacky Parker Published
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5 Ways to Winterize a Lawn — How to Protect Your Yard From the Cold, Winter Frost
As the seasons change, so do our gardening tasks. It's time to tend to your lawn following these expert tips for a heavenly season next year
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How Often Should I Water an Aloe Plant? Secrets to a Healthy Succulent
Help this medicinal marvel thrive with these easy watering techniques by the experts
By Jacky Parker Published
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Should You Use Hard or Soft Water on Plants? Here's What You Need to Know About Watering
Experts offer simple solutions if your plants are suffering from a mineral overload
By Jacky Parker Published