Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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How do you Stop Gutters From Clogging? 4 Ways Experts Prevent It, to Avoid More Serious Problems
Simple ways to keep your home waterproof and well-maintained with advice on how to stop gutters from clogging
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How to Keep 'Bully' Birds Away From Feeders - 6 Simple Ideas to Give Songbirds a Chance
Expert advice on dealing with food-raiding crows, magpies, blue-jays and other unwelcome avians
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What to do With Ferns in Winter - How to Care for These Feathery Fronds Through the Coldest Season
Luscious and low-maintenance, follow these easy care tips from our expert for healthy ferns year round
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How to Care for Bonsai Trees – 6 Guidelines for Care, Fertilizing and Pruning
While Bonsai trees may look and feel more delicate than regular indoor plants, with these few basic rules in mind, you should be able to care for them easily
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What Do I Need to Do With My Bird Bath in Winter? 4 Simple Things to Help Your Garden's Feathered Friends
According to experts, these small tasks may help birds survive the colder months
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How to Keep Live Garlands From Drying - This is the Key to Fresh Festive Foliage According to Florists
Expert advice on how to keep festive foliage fresh and fragrant
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How to Make a Front Yard Look More Christmassy - 9 Tricks to Create Festive Charm and Curb Appeal
Designers unwrap their exterior holiday decorating ideas for festive curb appeal
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5 Ways to Make a Home Smell Amazingly Christmassy by Decorating With Fresh Foliage
Decorating with foliage not only looks festive, but it can create a Christmassy home fragrance, if you do it right
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How can I make my backyard look more Christmassy? 9 ways to spread the holiday cheer outside your home
From twinkling lights and festive foliage to decorative touches, sprinkle seasonal magic outdoors with these ideas
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5 things people with cozy winter backyards have in them - ideas to copy for a more useable outdoor space
From foliage to furniture, create an outdoor oasis you can enjoy throughout the year
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5 spaces people never want to declutter, but that you really should
Tackle these tasks for an orderly home, a clear mind and more time
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5 ways to create more storage space in your home - you'll squeeze the most out of every last inch
Find out how interior experts maximize efficient storage space in every room
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5 "winterizing" jobs you need to do for your lawn ASAP - including what to do with your sprinklers in cold weather
Here are the last few tasks to do before winter sets in according to experts
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10 things professional organizers say to declutter in November - it's the best way to get ahead of the festive season
Prepare your space for seasonal decor and easy entertaining with this expert advice
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How to stop squirrels going for your bird feeder – 5 tricks that will help birds thrive in your backyard
Protect nuts and seeds for your feathered friends with these simple tips
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5 reasons your home attracts clutter, and how to stop it happening, according to professional declutterers
Nip bad habits in the bud with these simple solutions from organizing pros
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How to aerate your lawn - it's the "last-chance" November job to do now for better-looking grass come spring-time
In many places, you still have time to undertake this task before the first frost arrives
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How to collect seeds from Astrantia – start them now, and fill your garden with 'free' flowers next spring
Don't miss out - there's still time to gather seeds from these pretty perennials before they disperse
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The 5 best Philodendron types houseplant lovers always buy - they'll make your home look so beautiful
Experts on their favorite philodendrons and how to get them to thrive
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'They make you hopeful and calm' - the 5 most relaxing plants for your bedroom
Garden experts pick the 5 most relaxing plants for your bedroom, that purify the air, that are luscious and low-maintenance, and that help create a serene space
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Now's the time to fleece wrap your plants for winter - here's what to cover, and what to leave
Experts advise which species needs protecting and which can withstand the elements
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The 12 best quick delivery sofas - who wants to wait to finish their living room?
The 12 best quick delivery sofas promise you can add the final touches to your living room fast - perfect for redecorating or when you just want to get the decor done
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'Such a curious beauty' - the best black plants to grow indoors that experts love
With their intriguing colors and unexpected hue the best black plants to grow indoors help to create a richly fascinating windowsill or foliage display
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The 12 best fancy plates - to use when the Queen comes over (and maybe not even then)
There's a modern take on the best fancy plates - a contemporary smartness that is a a world away from the matching tea set. Our edit shows how it's done