Jacky Parker

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Interiors and Lifestyle Writer/Editor at Freelance

Contributing Writer at Living Etc

Interiors & lifestyle writer / content editor. Likes cake, sunshine and people power. Always on the lookout for stylish or interesting homes.

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How to Use Plants to Make Your Garden More Secure — They Can Make Surprisingly Good Deterrents, While Looking Good, too

1 week ago | livingetc.com | Jacky Parker

What do you think about when you plan your garden? Aesthetics, lifestyle, and maintenance are common considerations, yet plants for security are being increasingly requested in design schemes. Home and garden security is important in many areas, whether urban, suburban, or rural. As part of your garden screening ideas, the plants you or your garden designer choose for your outdoor space may help in deterring unwanted or opportunistic visitors.
Billy button plants are adored by florists and it is easy to see why – here's everything I know about growing these unusual blooms

1 week ago | homesandgardens.com | Jacky Parker

Originating in Australia and New Zealand, Craspedia globosa, also known as 'billy button' or 'drumstick flower', is a beautiful and unique plant that is adored by cut flower farmers and floral designers. With its striking round yellow seed heads, learning how to grow craspedia in your yard is sure to add color and interest to your landscape. An evergreen perennial in its natural habitat and warmer regions of the world, craspedia can also be grown as an annual in colder areas.
More Color, More Texture, More Structure — 10 Maximalist Garden Ideas to Create a Beautifully Bold Outdoor Escape

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Jacky Parker

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More Color, More Texture, More Structure — 10 Maximalist Garden Ideas to Create a Beautifully Bold Outdoor Escape

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Jacky Parker

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
More Color, More Texture, More Structure — 10 Maximalist Garden Ideas to Create a Beautifully Bold Outdoor Escape

2 weeks ago | livingetc.com | Jacky Parker

The verdict is in — nature makes us feel good. Not that we didn't already intrinsically know that. One way to ensure a stress-busting daily dose of nature is to opt for a maximalist garden in your own outdoor space. The main elements of maximalism are bold colors, clashing patterns, rich textures-and plenty to uplift the senses. All of which can be achieved within your modern garden ideas with some careful planning and strategic planting.
It Will Fill Your Garden With Beautiful Scents — 10 Ways to Landscape With Lavender That Make This Mediterranean Shrub Look Its Best

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Jacky Parker

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
It Will Fill Your Garden With Beautiful Scents — 10 Ways to Landscape With Lavender That Make This Mediterranean Shrub Look Its Best

2 weeks ago | livingetc.com | Jacky Parker

Love the idea of landscaping with lavender in your garden, but unsure exactly what to do with it? Or even whether this sun-loving shrub will grow successfully in your region? We have you covered with these landscaping ideas from gardening experts, who can advise on the conditions that the various lavender varieties require. Along with a host of ideas for growing it in your garden, from wild, natural styles to neater alternatives.
Garden experts warn these 5 plants are illegal to grow in Texas – plus non-invasive alternatives to plant instead

3 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Jacky Parker

There you are a decent, law-abiding citizen innocently planting a beautiful garden. Yet, without checking, you could be unwittingly planting species that are illegal to grow in Texas – and other nearby states. Aside from potentially landing yourself a fine, or worse, there are a number of poisonous plants and invasive plants, shrubs, and trees that are harmful to local wildlife and ecosystems.
10 Fence Line Landscaping Ideas — Contemporary and Classic Combinations for Beautiful Borders

3 weeks ago | livingetc.com | Jacky Parker

The best fence line landscaping ideas can have a dramatically positive effect on the look and feel of your front and backyard–increasing both your property's kerb appeal and your own enjoyment of your outside space. When considering landscaping ideas, it's important that the materials and plants you use work with the style of your home and are suitable for your climate.
Can't grow peonies in California? Try these tough and resilient peony alternatives instead

3 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Jacky Parker

There are plenty of advantages to living somewhere warm and sunny, like California, which we don't need to explain here. Yet there are some minor downsides too. One of these is a lack of success with plants that require cold stratification, such as peonies. If you can't grow peonies in your part of California, these peony alternatives are far better.

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Articles

How to Use Plants to Make Your Garden More Secure — They Can Make Surprisingly Good Deterrents, While Looking Good, too

Billy button plants are adored by florists and it is easy to see why – here's everything I know about growing these unusual blooms

More Color, More Texture, More Structure — 10 Maximalist Garden Ideas to Create a Beautifully Bold Outdoor Escape

More Color, More Texture, More Structure — 10 Maximalist Garden Ideas to Create a Beautifully Bold Outdoor Escape

More Color, More Texture, More Structure — 10 Maximalist Garden Ideas to Create a Beautifully Bold Outdoor Escape

It Will Fill Your Garden With Beautiful Scents — 10 Ways to Landscape With Lavender That Make This Mediterranean Shrub Look Its Best

It Will Fill Your Garden With Beautiful Scents — 10 Ways to Landscape With Lavender That Make This Mediterranean Shrub Look Its Best

Garden experts warn these 5 plants are illegal to grow in Texas – plus non-invasive alternatives to plant instead

10 Fence Line Landscaping Ideas — Contemporary and Classic Combinations for Beautiful Borders

Can't grow peonies in California? Try these tough and resilient peony alternatives instead

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