Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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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-time
In 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 spring
Don'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 beautiful
Experts 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 bedroom
Garden 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 leave
Experts advise which species needs protecting and which can withstand the elements
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The 12 best quick delivery sofas - who wants to wait to finish their living room?
The 12 best quick delivery sofas promise you can add the final touches to your living room fast - perfect for redecorating or when you just want to get the decor done
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'Such a curious beauty' - the best black plants to grow indoors that experts love
With 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 placemats - instantly elevate every meal you're ever going to have
The 12 best placemats are a shorthand for cleverly curated style, adding an elevation to the everyday that just makes life feel better
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The 12 best dinnerware sets with pasta bowls - style you can use all the time
The 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 winter
Follow 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 Naturally
Want 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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4 things to do to your lawn in October – they'll help make sure your grass looks great next year
These tasks will keep lawn grass healthy in months to come if you do them now, according to experts
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The 12 best ceramic plates - relaxed, modern-rustic style
The 12 best ceramic plates chosen by the Livingetc editors for the way they create table settings that are both casual that cool - elevated for everyday
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The 12 best blue plates - the most perfect color for sophisticated dinner tables
The Livingetc editorial team have chosen the 12 best blue plates - perfect for smartly elevated and sophisticated dining tables
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12 plates that make your dining table look expensive - handpicked by our editors for their elegance
These are the best 12 plates that make your dining table look expensive - a mix of elegant refinement and charm for a sense of wonderful luxury
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The 12 best minimalist plates to help you perfect the 'quiet luxury' vibe
The 12 best minimalist plates are all so much more elevate than just classic white china - each with a hint of luxury that will make your table so sophisticated
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The 12 best quick delivery sofas - honestly, who has time to wait for good design?
The Livingetc team has chosen the 12 best quick delivery sofas which you can be sitting on almost as soon as you've clicked to buy
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'Plant shelves' are trending as a simple way to bring your home to life - these are the 3 steps to perfecting them
For a curated display of flourishing foliage, this is what experts suggest for creating the perfect plant shelf
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5 clever ways to hang indoor plants - bring your home to life with these lush layering techniques
From wall-mounted murals to plant curtains, experts offer fresh ways to hang foliage
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5 deadheading mistakes you're making, and how to avoid them for a backyard that blooms better
Encourage new blooms and prevent disease with these deadheading tips from the experts who know what not to do
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5 tricks to arranging flowers like a pro - simple secrets to more beautiful displays
Follow these simple steps for beautiful and longer lasting floral arrangements
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The best indoor flowering plants that need little or no sunlight - how darker corners can flourish
Expert advice on shade-loving species for a glorious indoor garden that will work in even the darkest of corners
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'It suddenly makes your backyard look tropical.' The 3 best plants to grow under palm trees for a lush and layered look
Designers explain the best plants to plant under palm trees, creating a wonderfully lush and enclosed backyard
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Do you really need a humidifier for your indoor plants? Experts agree on whether - and when - this kit is worth it
Experts offer their view on this piece of kit for tropical plants plus easy alternatives for if you don't have or need a humidifier
