Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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How to Make Your Yard a Winter Haven for Chickadees – And See More of These Beautiful BirdsWhat to leave, gather, add or adapt to see these cute creatures through the cold season
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How to Help Cardinals Through Winter – 7 Ways to Support These Beautiful Birds in OctoberCardinals will stay around even when the temperature drops
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How to Help Overwintering Garden Bees in October – 7 Simple Ways to Support These Industrious InsectsExperts explain how to preserve native wild bee habitat for a beautiful pollinator garden
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7 Ways To Help Hummingbirds in October – The Best Thing Isn’t Putting Out More FoodSupport stragglers, late juveniles and year-round residents with these simple steps
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The One Flower to Grow If You Want Your Garden to Look Better After the First FrostFor good looks, longevity and low-maintenance, Sedum won't disappoint, once temperatures drop
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The Secret Design Tricks That Make Mums Look More Expensive, For a High-End Porch Display This FallTake potted mums from twee to tasteful with this insider intel
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The 3-Plant Combination That Make a Fall Mums Porch Display Look Instantly More StylishCreate a polished fall porch display with these unexpected ingredients
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What To Do With Chrysanthemums in September for a Fabulous Fall DisplayWhether you want to perk up your pots or boost your beds, here's what your mums need this month
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What to do with hyacinth bulbs in September for a festive displayStart the preparations this month and you'll have beautiful blooms by December
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The One Houseplant That Instantly Makes A Room Feel More ExpensiveWhy Olea europa should be on your radar according to interior designers
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How To Clear Climbing Plants Without Damaging Next Year’s Growth – What and When to SnipPlus the key tools you need for beautiful blooms next year
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8 Plants That Thrive on Neglect – and Keep Your Garden Looking Great With Almost No EffortChoose these low-maintenance species for an abundant garden that will thrive on autopilot
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7 Calming Plants For A Tranquil Garden That Soothes The Senses and Brings a Sense of PeaceFrom muted tones and tactile textures, to subtle scents and swaying shapes
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6 Container Plants That Flower at Night to Lift Your Patio For Late Summer EveningsThe sights and scents of these evocative evening blooms will tantalize your senses as you dine outside
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How to Make Your Late Summer Garden Look Fuller Without Planting Anything New – 7 Designer TricksIt's all about how you style pots and create structure
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7 Tall Plants for Pots Garden Designers Use to Add Height and Drama to PatiosThese statuesque species will naturally elevate your outdoor space
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Heat-Tolerant Containers Garden Designers Always Plant in July – They'll Keep Your Pots Colorful Into FallThese proven plant palettes look spectacular all summer, even when a heatwave hits
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6 Patio Plants To Add In July For An Instant Luxury Garden UpgradeFrom elegant foliage to exuberant flowering plants, these beauties will instantly elevate your outdoor space
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What Hummingbirds Need in July – 6 Ways To Support Adults And FledglingsAvian experts advise how best to help hummingbirds and their young as the heat intensifies
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The ‘See-Through’ Planting Trend Designers Are Obsessed With Right Now And How To Achieve ItDiscover more about this garden design philosophy and the plants at the foundation of this loose, airy style
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El Niño Could Change Your Yard This Year – What Gardeners In Every Region Of The US Should Prepare ForDiscover how changing weather patterns could affect your garden and what you can do
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These 7 Sun-Loving Plants Will Transform Any Small Yard into a Mediterranean RetreatCreate an elegant escape on a small scale
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The Solstice Ritual That Turns A Simple Wildflower Walk Into A Sensory Garden Experience – and Helps You Reconnect With NatureCelebrate the longest day by connecting with nature and its powerful seasonal offerings
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Plants That Are Quietly Increasing Fire Risk in American Gardens – And What To Choose InsteadOpting for fire-wise plant choices can make a dramatic difference in reducing risk in vulnerable regions
