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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How do you Stop Gutters From Clogging? 4 Ways Experts Prevent It, to Avoid More Serious ProblemsSimple ways to keep your home waterproof and well-maintained with advice on how to stop gutters from clogging
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How to Keep 'Bully' Birds Away From Feeders - 6 Simple Ideas to Give Songbirds a ChanceExpert advice on dealing with food-raiding crows, magpies, blue-jays and other unwelcome avians
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What to do With Ferns in Winter - How to Care for These Feathery Fronds Through the Coldest SeasonLuscious and low-maintenance, follow these easy care tips from our expert for healthy ferns year round
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How to Care for Bonsai Trees – 6 Guidelines for Care, Fertilizing and PruningHow To While Bonsai trees may look and feel more delicate than regular indoor plants, with these few basic rules in mind, you should be able to care for them easily
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What Do I Need to Do With My Bird Bath in Winter? 4 Simple Things to Help Your Garden's Feathered FriendsAccording to experts, these small tasks may help birds survive the colder months
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How to Keep Live Garlands From Drying - This is the Key to Fresh Festive Foliage According to FloristsExpert advice on how to keep festive foliage fresh and fragrant
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How to Make a Front Yard Look More Christmassy - 9 Tricks to Create Festive Charm and Curb AppealDesigners unwrap their exterior holiday decorating ideas for festive curb appeal
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5 Ways You Can Welcome Christmas Into Your Home By Decorating Beautifully With Fresh FoliageBring nature and color into your home this holiday by following these expert-approved tips for a chic and stylish ambiance
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How can I make my backyard look more Christmassy? 9 ways to spread the holiday cheer outside your homeFrom twinkling lights and festive foliage to decorative touches, sprinkle seasonal magic outdoors with these ideas
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5 things people with cozy winter backyards have in them - ideas to copy for a more useable outdoor spaceFrom foliage to furniture, create an outdoor oasis you can enjoy throughout the year
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5 spaces people never want to declutter, but that you really shouldTackle these tasks for an orderly home, a clear mind and more time
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5 ways to create more storage space in your home - you'll squeeze the most out of every last inchFind out how interior experts maximize efficient storage space in every room
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10 things professional organizers say to declutter in November - it's the best way to get ahead of the festive seasonPrepare your space for seasonal decor and easy entertaining with this expert advice
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How to stop squirrels going for your bird feeder – 5 tricks that will help birds thrive in your backyardProtect nuts and seeds for your feathered friends with these simple tips
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5 reasons your home attracts clutter, and how to stop it happening, according to professional declutterersNip bad habits in the bud with these simple solutions from organizing pros
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How to aerate your lawn - it's the "last-chance" November job to do now for better-looking grass come spring-timeIn many places, you still have time to undertake this task before the first frost arrives
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How to collect seeds from Astrantia – start them now, and fill your garden with 'free' flowers next springDon't miss out - there's still time to gather seeds from these pretty perennials before they disperse
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The 5 best Philodendron types houseplant lovers always buy - they'll make your home look so beautifulExperts on their favorite philodendrons and how to get them to thrive
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'They make you hopeful and calm' - the 5 most relaxing plants for your bedroomGarden experts pick the 5 most relaxing plants for your bedroom, that purify the air, that are luscious and low-maintenance, and that help create a serene space
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Now's the time to fleece wrap your plants for winter - here's what to cover, and what to leaveExperts advise which species needs protecting and which can withstand the elements
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'Such a curious beauty' - the best black plants to grow indoors that experts loveWith their intriguing colors and unexpected hue the best black plants to grow indoors help to create a richly fascinating windowsill or foliage display
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The 12 best dinnerware sets with pasta bowls - style you can use all the timeThe 12 best dinnerware sets with pasta bowls are perfect for modern life, meaning you've got the ideal vessel for whatever you're about to eat
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How to dry your homegrown onions and garlic so that you can use them all winterFollow this expert advice and enjoy a steady supply of home-grown alliums past next spring
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5 Indoor Plants That People With Amazing-Smelling Homes Use to Scent Their Spaces NaturallyWant to scent your home with naturally fragranced foliage? Here's the plants to choose that will make your home smell beautiful
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