Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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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 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
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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
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Well, this changes everything - a houseplant expert explains exactly what pots you should choose for better plants
Do plants do better in plastic or ceramic pots? Houseplant expert Lisa Eldred Steinkopf explains how to choose the right material for a thriving indoor garden
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10 colorful indoor plants to give you a beautiful kaleidoscope of joy
From striking leaves to beautiful buds, bracts and blooms, enliven your home with these plants for a spectrum of sensational shades
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Fill your home with instant color! 5 flowers you can easily grow on a windowsill that bloom and bloom
These light loving flowers you can easily grow on a windowsill will thrive in sunny conditions, creating colorful blooms en masse, according to our expert
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What fruit trees can you grow indoors? 9 tasty crops that will thrive inside if you follow these experts' advice
It's possible to grow delicious edible plants inside. Experts tell us the best indoor fruit trees to try, and explain the way to yield healthy crops
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What plants are best for a lush indoor garden? Experts pick the 10 best to give you an exciting jungle feel
Experts advise the best plant for a lush indoor garden and how to style and care for them. Your house can be a jungle in no time
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What herbs grow best in the kitchen? 5 flavor-packed plants that will you an instant edible indoor garden
An indoor herb garden is easy - and these five plants will flourish in your kitchen. Experts explain how to have an edible display you can eat and cook with all year long
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5 vegetables you can grow indoors all year - experts on the home-grown produce that just keeps on coming
No backyard? That's no barrier to growing your own vegetables, and some edible plants can be grown all year, according to experts
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'They're ideal!' How to turn your windowsill into a thriving indoor garden with the perfect plants for your space
One windowsill is all you need for a thriving indoor garden, and these are the foliage and fronds experts say will guarantee you success
