Jacky Parker

6 days ago | homesandgardens.com | Jacky Parker

It may not be keeping you awake at night, but knowing the difference between catmint vs catnip is helpful and could impact the appearance and enjoyment of your yard. There are plenty of similarities between these two plants – both are aromatic flowering perennials from the Nepeta genus, or mint family. Yet there are some subtle differences between their appearance and properties. How to grow catmint and how to grow catnip also varies, which may make you err towards planting one over the other.

2 weeks ago | livingetc.com | Jacky Parker

Summer is here, so it's time to get your al fresco cooking game on. And if you fancy taking things up a notch from a pizza oven or barbecue, it's worth considering an outdoor kitchen. Obviously the extent of your outdoor kitchen ideas will be dictated by your budget, the size of your garden, the weather in your region and the amount of time you can realistically spend outside.

2 weeks ago | inkl.com | Jacky Parker

If an outdoor kitchen means family mealtimes and fun gatherings can be enjoyed outside in the sun far more frequently, it's a worthwhile investment. So where to start? Find out what experts suggest. 1. Choose the Best LocationLocation, location, location... (Image credit: Marie Flanigan Interiors)Finding the best spot for your outdoor kitchen is key; it needs to be located where it will make entertaining outside effortless. The idea of it is to enhance your life, not complicate it.

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Jacky Parker

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3 weeks ago | livingetc.com | Jacky Parker

If you want to spend more time entertaining outside this summer, a little renovation can go a long way towards enhancing the enjoyment of your garden and outdoor dining or lounging areas, for you and your guests. With the wide choice of decking ideas available, it's worth taking the time to consider what will be the best option in both the short and long term. Hasty decisions can cost time, money, and effort to change or put right, so weigh up the various factors before making any decisions.