Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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8 Things to Prune in your Garden in June — What Pro Gardeners Say to Trim for a Blooming BackyardFrom 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 GrassIt'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 AbundantExpert 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 BoundaryCreate 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 SpaceThese 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 MoreChoose 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 PatiosExpert 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 OptionsIf 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, TooWhether starting out or a seasoned grower, extend your bounty indoors for a constant supply of fresh produce
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Common Houseplants with Purple Leaves — 5 Names to Learn to Up Your Plant Parent KnowledgeUse 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 BeyondWhat to do now according to experts
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5 of the Best "Blue" Houseplants — Flowers and Silvery Leaves That Create a Calm Indoor EnvironmentThese 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 BeautifulCreate 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 FavoriteChoose these lesser know varieties for a striking indoor garden with a difference
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The 12 Best Flatware Sets for Elegant and Elevated Table SettingsThe 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 PrivateGreen screens absorb sound and create serene zones in the home, so why not invest in some indoor screening plants?
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5 Houseplants with Colorful Leaves That Will Bring Fun to Your Indoor JungleCreate a kaleidoscope of color and joy with these beauties
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Decorating with Cacti — Five Ways to Display These Beautifully Sculptural PlantsFrom tiny to tall, these desert-dwelling wonders deserve a place in your home. Here are some clever expert ideas for decorating with cacti
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5 Japanese Indoor Plants That Will Instantly Bring a Sense of Calm to Your Home, Say ExpertsFeature For a serene space, Japanese indoor plants should be your go-to pick. Here are our favorites
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How to Prolong the Life of Your Grocery Store Flowers — and the 4 Best Long-Lasting Blooms to PickTips from tastemakers on the best stems to pick up from the grocery store for looks and longevity
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How to Make Your Garden Look Like a Forest — More Privacy, More Beauty, And Better For the EnvironmentIf you know how to make your backyard look like a forest you can create a space that feels private, calm and is better for the environment, too
