Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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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
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8 tropical flowers to grow indoors and make your home feel way more luxe and look so much more beautiful
Growing tropical flowers at home is simple with this expert advice on the best ones to choose and how to care for them
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How to start a butterfly garden and create a space that looks and feels more beautiful in 6 easy steps
Want to make your backyard a beautiful butterfly haven? Backyard design experts explain the little steps that can make a big difference in getting these beneficial creatures to stop by
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5 houseplants even you can't kill - these hardy species can survive even the least green thumbs and still look good
If you're time-pressed, just starting out or simply forgetful, choose these hardy houseplants for an easy indoor garden that even the least skilled can keep alive
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5 tricks to make "indoor mini gardens" look amazing and fully embrace this creative container planting trend
From plant selection to pots and potting mediums, here's what our expert advises
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'They're like an art display!" The 5 best indoor hanging plants designers love to trail around their homes
It's not every plant that can be hung up in your indoor garden and admired from down below, but these are the five designers pick as worthy to place on high
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7 houseplant trends for 2024 - the plants, pots and placements that designers love and we're ready to buy into
From statement trees and trailing vines to methods of display, find the look that works for you and your home
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7 super-easy and low-effort jobs to do in the backyard during July to keep everything looking its best
The only jobs you need to do in the backyard this month to keep it looking good for the rest of summer
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'They're so gratifying!' These 5 indoor plants last the longest, so you can love them for years (and struggle to kill them)
These 5 indoor plants last the longest, so they'll be practically be part of your family. And even the least green thumbed will struggle to kill them!
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The 12 best velvet sofas that are just made for reclining beautifully on
The best velvet sofas feel incredibly luxe, but don't all have mammoth price tags to go with. This edit showcases the best for style and price
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Ranging from free to almost free - 6 easy hacks to stop greenfly attacking your garden and keep your backyard beautiful
Knowing how to stop greenfly attacking your garden means all that hard work you've put into creating a beautifully designed space won't be ruined by bugs
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The only 5 tips you need to know about hanging plants indoors - simple steps to successful suspension
An expert guide to hanging plants indoors means you can be trailing vines and other flora throughout your home in no time
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The perfect solution for modern life, the 12 best futons are compact, multi-functional and stylish, too
The 12 best futons all have so many reasons to buy them. Good for sleeping, sitting and fitting into small spaces it helps that they're stylish, too
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Are you even watering them right?! 5 easy hacks to make your roses look better - expert advice for beautiful blooms
Flower and garden experts explain the simple ways to keep rose flourishing and in bloom for longer, helping you maintain a beautiful backyard
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The 5 best plants to attract butterflies - beautiful blooms to boost your backyard and the way it works with nature
A nectar-rich backyard or balcony is a magnet for butterflies according to experts
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6 mistakes that make your kitchen seem more cluttered than it actually is, and how to avoid them
These simple adjustments are the way to a streamlined and well organized kitchen, according to interior insiders
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If you get this right, your houseplants will thrive. Experts explain the secret behind a happy indoor garden
Flatter your plants and let them flourish with the right planter according to this expert advice
