Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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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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The 12 best striped sofas to make your home at least 95% more cheerful
The best striped sofas are playful and fun, evoking the vacation vibes of a deckchair or the joy of a circus tent. A little hit of euphoria in your decor
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'So soft to lie back on!' The 12 best linen sofas feel as good as they look
We've found the 12 best linen sofas that wear well and feel even better, the couches that are just made for relaxed and elegant spaces
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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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'So soothing!" The 12 best green sofas make for instantly relaxed - yet elegant- living room decor
The 12 best green sofas are a mix of styles and shapes but they all have a timeless appeal that feels both contemporary and classic
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'They'll never go out of style!' Our edit of the best blue sofas to help you create a relaxed and elevated living room
The 12 best blue sofas range in size and shape but they all have a timeless appeal, guaranteed to be a wise buy that will look good in your living room for years
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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
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"It'll give your home depth." This style expert knows a simple trick to make your houseplants look elevated and expensive
Designer and plant expert Hilton Carter knows how to choose a palette for pots and planters that will elevate your indoor garden
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It's a simple and inexpensive trick and will make your houseplants so much happier - how to get the humidity level right
Simple ways to create a rain forest effect for indoor plants to thrive
