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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Outdoor Furniture Layout Plans for a Small Patio — 5 Ideas Landscape Designers Say You Should Try
Maximize your outdoor living space by adding a touch of character with these tips and tricks from experts
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5 Best Trees For a Wind Break — Protect Your Backyard With These Natural Defences
Slow down gusts and gales and prevent damage with these trees — Oh and the best part is, they're beautiful to gaze upon
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8 Things to Prune in your Garden in June — What Pro Gardeners Say to Trim for a Blooming Backyard
From trees and hedges to shrubs, flowers and vines-the species to snip according to gardening experts
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4 Lawn Care Tasks You Need To Do in June — Follow These Simple Steps for a Healthy and Green Grass
It's time to revive your backyard ahead of the summer season. Here's what you need to do for your lawn to keep it neat and green — according to gardening experts
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5 Things Expert Vegetable Growers Know to Do to Keep Your Soil Rich and Garden Crops Abundant
Expert advice on strategies for soil health and prolific planting, from how to apply fertilizer to the best ways to grow crops together
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Best Trees For a Fence Line — Consider These Natural Beauties to Add Privacy to Your Boundary
Create a green screen around your property for a healthy, natural and beautiful fence line
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These Gorgeous Wood Fence Colors Will Transform the Backyard into the Most Cheerful Space
These wood fence color ideas provide refreshing ways to create a canvas for vertical planting and privacy
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"Vinyl Fences Can be Surprisingly Stylish" — From Privacy and Picket to Lattice and More
Choose the right vinyl fence idea to suit your yard with this expert advice
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6 Deck Furniture Layout Ideas That Work Brilliantly — Even for Furnishing Small Patios
Expert advice on sociable, stylish and comfortable deck furniture layouts that make the most of every inch
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Which Type of Wood Fence Should I Pick? An Expert's Guide to Styles (and Which is Best for Your Yard)
From traditional and rustic to simple, sleek and modern, pick the type of wood fence that works for your home
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How Much Does a New Backyard Fence Cost? From Budget to Blow-out, These Are Your Options
If you're wondering how much a new backyard fence will cost you, we've asked the experts for ballpark figures for all kinds of styles
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5 Ways to Use Indoor Plant Growing Systems to Help Your Crops Thrive — And That Look Amazing, Too
Whether starting out or a seasoned grower, extend your bounty indoors for a constant supply of fresh produce
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'The Entire Livingetc Team Wants One!' Which of the 12 Best White Boucle Sofas Will You Covet the Most?
The 12 best white boucle sofas range from modern to mid-century, large to small, rounded to straight. But they all feel very on-trend and ideal for an elegant living room
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Common Houseplants with Purple Leaves — 5 Names to Learn to Up Your Plant Parent Knowledge
Use these houseplants with purple leaves to mix in colorful foliage for spectacular indoor plant displays
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9 Lawn Tasks You Need to Do in May — How to Treat Turf Now for Healthy Grass This Summer and Beyond
What to do now according to experts
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The 12 best curved sofas we've found to instantly make your home 98% more elegant
The 12 best curved sofas look refined and smart, helping you to create a home in which to entertain, relax and feel super-elegant. Designers love them, and so do we
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5 of the Best "Blue" Houseplants — Flowers and Silvery Leaves That Create a Calm Indoor Environment
These blue houseplants have flowers and foliage with soothing hues for a serene space
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4 Houseplants to Put in Your Windows to Diffuse Light and Make Your Room Feel So Much More Beautiful
Create beautiful filtered light effects with foliage by choosing these inspired houseplants that create privacy and shade
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5 Unusual Houseplants You Might Never Have Heard of — You Might Just Find Your New Favorite
Choose these lesser know varieties for a striking indoor garden with a difference
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This Trend is Going Nowhere, and the Best Bouclé Sofas Show How This Material is Used to Elevate Living Rooms With Ease
The best bouclé sofas range in color, size and shape, but what they have in common is an elegance and comfort that easily makes your living room look more refined
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The 12 Best Flatware Sets for Elegant and Elevated Table Settings
The Livingetc team has chosen the 12 best flatware sets, a mix of colors and styles to help you create an elegantly refined and relaxed dining table
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5 Ways Designers Use Indoor Plant Arrangements To Make Homes Look More Expensive — "This Always Works"
Designers know how to use indoor plant arrangements and displays to truly elevate a home. Use greenery to give yours a more luxe feel
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8 Small Indoor Plants that Won't Overwhelm Tiny Spaces — "You Can Add Greenery Anywhere!"
Bigger isn't always better–meet slow-growing species that flatter smaller homes
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5 Clever Tricks to Use Indoor Screening Plants to Make Your Home Feel More Private
Green screens absorb sound and create serene zones in the home, so why not invest in some indoor screening plants?
By Jacky Parker Published