Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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What Should I do With a Garden Fountain in Winter? Protect Water Features With These Tips
Prevent damage from freezing temperatures with this expert advice
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How to Get Rid of Moss in Lawns — 5 Tricks to Remove Unwelcome Tufts From Turf Come Springtime
Experts reveal their trouble-shooting tricks for dealing with moss
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How to Protect Plants From Wind — 6 Genius Tricks to Shield a Yard Against Gales
Expert advice on creating a yard that can withstand the wind
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'The Entire Livingetc Team Wants One!' Which of the 12 Best White Boucle Sofas Will You Covet the Most?
The 12 best white boucle sofas range from modern to mid-century, large to small, rounded to straight. But they all feel very on-trend and ideal for an elegant living room
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5 Ways to Revive a Patio After Winter —Small Tricks Landscape Designers Rely On
Now that winter is on its way out you might be looking at your tired deck and wondering how to revive your patio - well, this is how the experts do it
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Lawn Care 101 — Everything You Need to Do For Your Grass in 2024
Tick off these lawn care tasks throughout the year for your healthiest grass ever, explained by the experts and guranteed to give you a beautiful backyard
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6 Ways To Revive Your Lawn After Winter — Guarantee Yourself a More Lush Backyard
The lawn is often the biggest part of your backyard, and if it looks tired the whole space does. This advice will help you have a fuller patch of grass come spring
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How to Prevent Weeds Taking Over Your Lawn — 8 Tricks Gardening Experts Swear by
Preventative practices and trouble-shooting tips for putting an end to weeds without harming your grass
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"It Makes Your Backyard More Uplifting" — Getting This Trick Right Will Bring So Many More Birds to Your Yard
If you know what the best food for birds is then you'll be able to turn your backyard into an enriching space that is full of life and natural beauty at its best
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5 Houseplants That Reduce Condensation — "They'll Help Take Moisture Out of the Air"
Plants bring so much to a home, including practical perks
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How to Protect Houseplants From Central Heating, According to Experts
Simple advice to keep foliage flourishing throughout the cold season, without it perishing at the hands of your home's heating
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8 Easy Fruit Trees That Literally Anyone Can Grow — Enjoy a Home-grown Harvest With This Advice
Skip the store bought stuff and grow your own bumper crops with these fruit trees that are perfect even for beginner gardeners
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The 12 Best White Plate Sets — Classic, Timeless and With a Gently Contemporary Twist
The 12 best white plate sets will never go out of style, ideal for everyday and elegant dining alike. As chosen by Livingetc's editors
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5 Tall Indoor Plants That Make Such an Impact in Your Home
The best tall indoor plants help to perkup bare corners and flatter features - and these are the statuesque species designers love to fill homes with
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This Trend is Going Nowhere, and the Best Bouclé Sofas Show How This Material is Used to Elevate Living Rooms With Ease
The best bouclé sofas range in color, size and shape, but what they have in common is an elegance and comfort that easily makes your living room look more refined
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They're Classics for a Reason — 12 of the Best Gray Sofas That Will Work in Any Home
These 12 gray sofas are a mix of shades and shapes but they're all versatile enough to work in any space. Pair with neutral schemes or colorful ones — they'll look good in both
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Plants to Remove Mold — Perfect Bathroom Foliage to Keep Your Space Looking Fresh
Plants that prevent mold can help you have better air quality as well a space that feels lush, green and wonderful to live in
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The 12 Best Dinnerware Sets - Our Editors Have Found the Most Elegant Table Settings
The 12 best dinnerware sets range from glazed to minimalist plates, patterned to plain. But they're all stylish and sophisticated and come with our seal of approval
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How to Stop Outdoor Spigots From Freezing — and Causing Bigger Problems for Your Home
Prevention is always better (and less expensive) than cure
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The 12 Best Couches and Sofas Chosen by Livingetc's Editors for Their Perfect Style Points
The 12 best couches and sofas answer all the problems of modern life - they're comfortable, durable and, best of all, look good
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What Temperature Should I Cover my Plants for Frost? Take Action When the Thermostat Drops to This Number
When to protect perennials, trees and other plants from a cold snap according to experts
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Low Maintenance Plants for Indoor Gardening – 10 Easy Varieties Anyone Can Keep Alive
These low maintenance plants for indoor gardening can survive almost anything, and are especially great for beginners
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Best Winter Houseplants — From Glossy Foliage to Colorful Blooms, These 8 Plants Top the List
What plants to choose and how to care for them when the cold season strikes
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5 Ways Winter is Damaging Your Lawn — and How to Prevent it Happening
Protect your lawn from the elements with these simple ideas from experts