Jacky Parker
Jacky Parker is a London-based freelance journalist and content creator, specialising in interiors, travel and food. From buying guides and real home case studies to shopping and news pages, she produces a wide range of features for national magazines and SEO content for websites
A long-time contributor to Livingetc, as a member of the team, she regularly reports on the latest trends, speaking to experts and discovering the latest tips. Jacky has also written for other publications such as Homes and Gardens, Ideal Home, Red, Grand Designs, Sunday Times Style and AD, Country Homes and Interiors and ELLE Decoration.
Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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How to revive frost-damaged plants-x ways to rescue your plants
A cold freeze needn't spell the end for unprotected plants if you follow these expert-approved tips
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When to Prune Fruit Trees — From Dwarf Lemon to Apple, Here's How You Can Cut Back Your Potted Greens
Trim these trees during dormancy for a bountiful summer harvest
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How Often Should You Water Monstera? Plant Experts' Top Tips to Keep Your Plant Thriving Year Round
Experts recommend tweaking your watering schedule through the seasons for a healthy Swiss Cheese plant
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Why Waxed Amaryllis Bulbs Are a Must This Christmas — For Simple, Yet Spectacular Seasonal Styling
Watch this beauty bloom into a beautiful festive floral display — even in a wreath and here's how you can make your own
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Why Are My Poinsettia Leaves Turning Yellow?
Return your holiday plant to its full festive glory with this expert advice
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6 Plants to Propagate in December for Gorgeous Greenery
It's so easy to multiply plants to gift, swap, or grow your indoor garden with these expert tips
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Lusciously Green and Thriving — Experts Say This Is the Ideal Winter Watering Schedule for Your Plants
Experts spill all the secrets for when and exactly how to water your plants for flourishing foliage during the dormant season
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Miniature Roses Make for a Ravishing Houseplant in Your Home — Here’s How to Take Care of It
Expert advice on what you need to do to bring this flourishing bloom into your space
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Should You Prune Plants in Winter? Gardening Experts Say Yes, But There's a Catch!
Discover which trees and plants benefit from a trim during dormancy–and which don't
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How to Clean Terracotta Pots — Bring Beauty Back Into These Classy Planters With 7 Simple Steps
Expert advice on what you need to do to get your fine planters looking as good as new
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Types of Monstera Plants — And How You Should Display Them in Your Home
Get the most from your Monsteras with this expert advice
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Adoring Amaryllis — How to Store Its Bulbs During Dormancy for Beautiful Flowers Next Year
Expert tips on what you need to do to correctly store these blossoms away for a spectacular bloom come spring
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How to Water Air Plants — Clever Watering Tips to Help Your Beloved Houseplants Thrive
Expert tips on what you need to do to grow healthy, flourishing plants
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How to propagate mistletoe cactus
Doubling this unique plant is easier than you might think, and here's how you can do it
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What to do with Amaryllis after it blooms–5 steps you should take
Treat your amaryllis bulbs right once the blooms die, and you needn't start over, they will blossom year after year with these expert tips
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Mistletoe and Magic — This Delightful Winter Plant Can Be Grown Close to Home, Here's How
Cultivating this wild plant is easy with this expert-led advice
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Why is my Jade plant drooping? 7 common causes and solutions for a sickly Crassula
It's time to follow this simple expert advice to help your sickly succulent come back to health
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How Often Should I Fertilize My Snake Plant? Avoid Over-Fertilizing by Following These Rules
This low-maintenance houseplant needs some love...just not too much, so be sure to follow its care needs properly
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The DIY Recipe for Orchid Potting Mix Everyone Who Owns One of These "Difficult" Plants Should Know
Ensure your orchid has the growing medium it needs with this simple-to-make potting mix
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10 Clever Patio Lighting Ideas — Because a Pitch-Black Yard All Winter Is Depressing
Introduce a cozy glow to your exterior on dark evenings with these expert-approved ideas to improve your landscaping
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Cold Nights and Cozy Drinks With a View — 8 Ways to Make Your Patio Look Expensive From Indoors
Improve your home's outlook with these clever ideas from designers
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Did You Know That You Should Also Winterize Your Pool? Here Are the 9 Tasks You'll Need to Do
Here's how you can protect your pool and prevent damage before freezing temperatures arrive
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Make Dying Succulents Thrive Again — 7 Expert Ways to Rescue Your Plants
Whether they're overwatered, under-watered or otherwise unwell, succulents can recover with these simple steps
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Why is My Christmas Cactus Not Blooming? 4 Reasons Stopping This Winter Beauty From Flowering
If your joyful houseplant is struggling, there may be a few reasons, and here's what you should know
By Jacky Parker Published