Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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Creating an idyllic garden for American Goldfinches requires these 5 thingsEmploy these simple strategies and enjoy more of this sociable species' pretty plumage and cheerful chirruping in your yard
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How to Attract More American Robins to Your Yard - And Keep Them ThereWith their cheerful song and charming orange breast, these are popular birds to entice – discover how according to experts
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Discover the Secret Recipe to Bring Bluebirds to Your Yard – It’s All Down to the Right Plants, Food, Shelter and WaterBack from the brink after huge population decline, there is still much homeowners can do to encourage these beautiful birds
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These Low Maintenance Plants for Pots Are so Fuss Free, They Practically care of Themselves – 7 That Don't Mind Being IgnoredEven if you forget about them, these plants will still thrive
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The Red Tape Rule That Attracts Hummingbirds – This Works Whether You Have an Urban Courtyard or a Country GardenThis simple trick will entice these feathered-foragers who are on the hunt for hot-hued flowers
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5 Shrubs That Give Hummingbirds Shelter and a Safe Place to RestGive these tiny creatures a place to rest, feed, and feel safe, and they will be drawn to your yard
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5 Easy Ways to Make Your Balcony Hummingbird-Friendly – Even if You Live in a CityYou can make migration less hazardous for these captivating creatures
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Discover When Hummingbirds Will Return To Your Garden – And How To Be Ready To Keep Them ThereHere's how to follow the flyways, and attract these avian superstars as they flit through your region
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What Your Hyacinths Need in March to Make Them Bloom Again (And Again)Don't throw out your hyacinth bulbs once they have flowered
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Dopamine Digging And Other Fun Feb Garden Tasks For Instant Hits Of JoyWe reveal the most rewarding tasks to tackle when it's cold outside to boost your mood and get set for spring
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9 Signs Your Indoor Plants Have Draft Damage – And What To Do About ItDiscover how to decipher these clues from your houseplants and prevent lasting damage caused by drafts
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Discover the 9 Features All Bird-Friendly Gardens Have in Common – To Enrich Your Yard with WildlifeDiscover the best conditions for our feathered friends and you'll have a yard alive with birdsong and beauty
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How to Perfect the ‘First-impression Formula’ This Holiday Season to Make Your Guests Feel WelcomeCreate a lasting impression for your guests with insider tips from interior designers and etiquette experts
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Best plants for living fences – 7 varieties to green up a bare boundary no matter the size or style of your yardFrom flowering shrubs and woody perennials to trees and grasses, discover which plants will most suit your yard's perimeter
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8 resilient trees that will thrive in cities – these species will absorb pollution, cool the air and grow in compact spaces with minimal maintenanceChoose these tree species for greener, cooler, more natural urban spaces
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7 best plants for small backyards – compact yet striking species that will transform even the tiniest of yardsHaving a small yard doesn't mean you have to compromise on plants
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Catmint vs catnip – what is the difference between these popular perennials?Discover how to discern the difference between these plants and grow what's most suitable for your yard
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How to grow craspedia – these unusual spherical flower heads will add charm and color to any yardWith striking yellow flowers, craspedia looks impressive both in borders and in vases
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Garden experts warn these 5 plants are illegal to grow in Texas – they urge to plant non-invasive alternatives to insteadSteer clear of these invasive species if you want to avoid fines or threats to local wildlife
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Can't grow peonies in California? Try these tough and resilient peony alternatives insteadThese peony alternatives are just as beautiful as peonies, and come with the promise of more successful blooms in California
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9 of the best flowers to grow for drying – to extend the beauty of your backyard bloomsMany flowers are as beautiful dried as they are fresh
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7 chicken keeping mistakes expert homesteaders say you must to avoid for a healthy, happy flockAvoid these pitfalls to keep your birds safe, secure and happily laying delicious eggs
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The fastest growing flowers to plant in springSow these seeds now and be greeted with early summer color and repeat blooms in your yard
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Plants never to grow next to fruit treesExpert advice on which plants to keep away from fruit trees to encourage a healthy harvest
