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                    <title><![CDATA[ Latest from Gardening Know How in Flowers ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Flower Glows in the Dark. No, Really! Here's How You Can Grow the World's First Bioluminescent Plant. ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The world's first bioluminescent plant is finally affordable! Snatch yours up before they sell out. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Petunias]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Liz Baessler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TaFvz2CY9LuhBvTGgR34ei-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ditch the Red Feeder – This Totally Unique Flower Evolved Just to Attract Hummingbirds, and It's Incredibly Easy to Grow! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This vine's snail-shaped flowers are specially designed to fit a hummingbird's tongue. There's still time to plant it this spring and get hoards of hummers! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Liz Baessler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HbUAa3vacXCyvpR9mVrrJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Feeling Lazy? These 9 Beautiful Plants Will Give You the Most Reward for the Least Effort ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you want a garden that looks amazing without constant upkeep, try these easy-breezy plants (they practically take care of themselves)... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dbwDFoi6TaCrM6jXeo9JU7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don’t Wait! Plant These 9 Flower Seeds in May for Nonstop Summer Color ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ All you have to do is direct-sow these seeds in May and you'll get months of summer color in return. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uNsMSdJxmcAutWpbmkqdxi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 Gorgeous Perennials That Stop Weeds Taking Over Your Yard – Plant Them Early in Spring for Effortless Ground Cover ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Just because the growing season is underway, that doesn’t mean you need to spend the next few months weeding. Meet the 8 perennials that can keep beds, borders and pathways weed free – but act now, because the planting window is closing fast! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YkBkGDJHacAm3AZwHuyFsR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Underwhelmed by Your Fragrant Flowers? Scent-Stacking Is the New Garden Trend That Turns Borders Into a Wall of Perfume ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Transform your garden into a living perfume blend. Discover how to balance top, middle, and base notes using aromatic herbs, roses, and night-blooming flowers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eJZGNE58XDwjfMibJA3c8c-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sow These 7 Lovely Heritage Flowers for an Easy Yard Refresh – You Only Have to Plant These Self-Seeders Once to Fill Your Beds with Color Year After Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re looking for easy color but you also appreciate the finer things in life, these heritage flowers are a timeless treasure that will save you loads of future planting time ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CxLTsmbCMfzF4kSaeVKtz9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Grow Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower for Bold Blooms That Last All Summer ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/how-to-grow-cheyenne-spirit-coneflower</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ With its sunset shades, first-year flowers, and easygoing nature, ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ coneflower brings long-lasting color and pollinator appeal to borders and containers – all with minimal care. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:48:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vPY6MpBv3f4FbbbekhmKB5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Have You Grown All 8 of These Classic Annual Flowers? Only Serious Gardeners Can Say They Have ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Flowers earn their place on the must-grow list not because they’re trendy, but because they always deliver. Gardeners in the know can't pass up these classics. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZwsEnksmzshbMKaWFiD3iC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Meet Your Perfect Rose to Plant Now, With a Scent to Match Your Favorite Perfume & Fill Your Garden With a Fragrance You Adore ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Roses have all sorts of different scents from sweet honey to spicy cloves, with fruity as well as floral notes, so use your favorite perfume to guide you to the exact right variety that will fragrance your backyard with an aroma you love. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:44:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fL7q89398svLne92KNSgHd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Say Hello to Your Birth Month Orchid – and Its Surprisingly Personal Meaning ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These stunning indoor orchids aren’t just beautiful; they each carry a symbolic meaning tied to your birth month... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Orchids]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2BMwE8Rgtb6u8VEMSQo6sf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ If I Could Only Plant One Perennial in April, It Would Be This – It Suppresses Weeds, Thrives on Neglect, Flowers for Months, and Effortlessly Fills Gaps in Borders, Containers, and Path Edges ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hardy geraniums are the hardest working perennials you can grow. Planting this pretty ground cover hero in April guarantees low-maintenance flowering beauty from spring to fall. When a plant is this generous with blooms and asks for so little in return, who can resist? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:37:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:51:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wNMpVUFJUdp6nFRtR5cbRN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Loved These Blue Spring Flowers – Until I Realized They’re Taking Over My Garden ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These invasive flowers are popping up in gardens everywhere, and they’re harder to control than you might think... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7EXtKL8KQuSKrPe8xArL4i-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do This to Roses in April for Your Biggest Blooms Yet: This Spring Wake-Up Will Kick Them into Gear ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ April is when most roses leave their winter dormancy phase, so it's the perfect time to give them some extra attention. Here's exactly what you should be doing. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:12:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/feNn8nS3s6dFZLPnV5AKiS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Kill Your Peonies With Kindness This April – Avoid These 3 Common Pitfalls or You Risk Missing Out on This Year's Blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Loving your peonies is understandable, but the wrong sort of attention could cost you those pillowy blooms. Here are 3 kindness traps to avoid in April to guarantee your front row seat for the ultimate flower show ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:08:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:08:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bE3ZQBXGgCZJddBCBTMGSh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Orchids in April for Maximum Blooms – The Easy Spring Reset to Keep Them Flowering for Months ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many orchids enter a new growth phase in April, making it the ideal time to refresh care routines, check roots, and encourage healthy new leaves and spikes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:07:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Orchids]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dMG96k5ZCiL4aAzxy6qYLk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do This One Vital Task as Soon as Peony Shoots Emerge in Spring For Bigger, More Abundant Flowers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As soon as you spot those distinctive red shoots in spring, take 10 minutes to do this easy job and you’ll fuel your peony plant to produce luxuriously big blooms. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:08:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M43FK3XPSpoQbiFPdquYki-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 Fastest Growing Perennials to Fill Gaps and Bare Patches in Your Garden – It's the Easiest Way to Add Color ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fill bare patches fast, and help pollinators thrive! These native plants will turn empty soil into a buzzing, beautiful garden in no time... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s88nxyShsbe2VxGuezSELC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sweet Pea Fertilizer Guide: The Ultimate Manual for Massive Blooms ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/sweet-pea-fertilizer</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Want showstopper sweet peas? Learn the exact balance needed to fuel lush vines and vibrant blooms all season long. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:35:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:49:55 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b7FsRHFiktTRnHsnPLacKY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Meet Your Birth Month Native Plant – And The Special Meaning Behind It ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/birth-month-native-plant</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ From hardy witch hazel to the oakleaf hydrangea, why not celebrate your birthday with a native plant that reflects your personality? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uUDYPz9jRJtNTF9LMqFeGG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Plants You’ll Regret Pruning in April – Plus 1 That Needs Cutting Back, Pronto ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plants-to-avoid-pruning-in-april</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stop before you snip! Learn which beloved perennials and shrubs should never be pruned in April – and which one actually benefits from a spring trim. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nNf7C8r4LRjwoaMVMWGDng-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Charming Coral Bells Varieties That Will Brighten Up Even the Shadiest Garden ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Add whimsy and color to even the shadiest corners of your garden with one of these charming coral bells varieties. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F4B5HEuzKKigTSGqqQJvjg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Plant Once, Enjoy For Years – These Perennials Absolutely Love an April Start ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These perennials will reward a spring planting with years of color and beauty... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8Bw72sssBBBS2aJSMU6Dyb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 9 Flowering Plants Look Like Divas – But They’re Actually Super Low-Maintenance ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you want a garden that looks impressive without demanding constant attention, look this way... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eNrizMEng7gqmPdz7CA7KN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 13 Flower Seeds to Sow in April for Nonstop Color All Summer Long ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you plant these flower seeds in April, you can look forward to a backyard that blooms with gusto. There’s no better time to get started, quite frankly! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GuwgNKZrap36cmAxStPFXd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Say Hello To Your Birth Month Flower – And The Beautiful Meanings Behind All 12 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/birth-month-flowers</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Every single one of us has a flower tied to our birth month… and it speaks volumes about our personalities ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7LXHsdYYmMMDAYKoL48vUC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Grandma Called – She Wants Her Flowers Back, But We’re Not Giving Up These 7 Vintage Garden Icons ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sweet peas, hollyhocks, and more – these old-fashioned flowers are having a major moment. Here's why we're all captivated by the nostalgic gardening trend. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Veldman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZVDKiH5GFj2mx6LimoQXZW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Trick Can Make Your Freshly Cut Hellebores Last For A Month – It Only Takes Minutes To Do ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/make-hellebores-last-for-a-month</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stop throwing out your cut flowers! This simple trick will keep hellebores fresh for 30 days, and it's completely free! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:20:36 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Hellebore]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ciéra Cree ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cyp9D3FThidu4yMRzmGeJU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sow These 7 Flowering Seeds Straight Into Gravel or Cracks to Brighten Up Tired Hardscaping ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stop fighting cracks! Get planting and turn them into something beautiful instead... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EFswhcKNBosSvAfMjmpt9e-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gardeners Are Planting Flower Seeds to Choose Baby Names – and It’s the Most Beautiful Idea ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This naming idea is super simple and incredibly meaningful. Here's how to do it, as well as an inspiring story of someone who named their child after a flower. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:39:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:12:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ciéra Cree ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uhMwKjScFGh4y3FiGktus7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Easiest Flowers to Grow for Beginner Gardeners – It's Almost Impossible to Go Wrong ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These foolproof flowers are some of the simplest to grow – even for first-time gardeners! Plant them now for a gorgeous garden with minimal effort. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:48:42 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FQFh6sk7S6WPBBAsvnuVeC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 5 Supersized Flowers Are a Maximalist's Dream – Bold, Flamboyant and Impossible to Ignore ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/supersized-flowers</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ After reading about the world’s largest flower, I went looking for blooms with the same wow factor – these fabulous varieties prove more really is more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:25:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Veldman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tP7fFrJtiWBrXxZHPP23rC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Unexpectedly Fruity 'It' Plant That Gardeners Are Using Instead of Traditional Bedding Plants in 2026 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/new-it-bedding-plant-2026</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beautiful, delicious, and brilliant for birds? No wonder everyone is in love with this garden border hero... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d8Jv7JwpaSWSjhHmLTvUUU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Your Orchid Really Needs in March – to Trigger Reblooming and Encourage Lush Growth ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Orchids can be tricky to get right after winter, but these March tasks make all the difference in restoring healthy growth and getting those all-important flowers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:15:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Orchids]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Melanie Griffiths ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/axMXT4s9BmpRKActtXpQmA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 5 Classic Spring Flowers Are Icons for a Reason – Plant Them Now for a Cheery Garden All Season Long ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These classic spring flowers add instant brightness and beauty to the garden! Plant them now for a stunning display that lasts all season. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nmwGAQxA9VjAyKNgrMeYhG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Patio Smells Amazing All Summer Thanks to This One Plant – It Perfumes It Beautifully, Even At Night ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re only going to add one plant to your patio this year, make it this one. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:17:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TUQRFud52RoK6nEgP2ZdXN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ If Your Peonies Had Fungus Last Year, Spray Them With This Natural Remedy Now for Healthy Blooms This Spring ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fungal diseases on peonies can cause distorted blooms or no flowers at all. If your plants had problems last year, spray them now to ensure big blooms later. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/isVKC3E2bhRjcsNy5yaYTT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Fast-Growing Flowers to Start in Spring – for Blooms in Just 2 Months ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Impatient gardeners, rejoice! These fast-growing flowers only take two months to go from seed to bloom. Start them now for flowers by May. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:43:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gF3pBUcXexY8YqP43EgmJe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ March Is a Big Month for Wildflowers – Here’s What Will Bloom (and When) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bloodroot for new beginnings, coltsfoot for resilience, spring beauty for fleeting joy. Every March wildflower tells a story... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QAjmJRhJs3n2WjYLcfgL6G-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Roses in March for Brighter Blooms This Summer – No Matter Your Zone ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/roses/march-rose-care-by-zone</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ PSA for gardeners everywhere: March is the wake-up call for roses. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZmVm7ju9MQYL4JAcbEcEoi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 8 Plants Are Always the Last to Wake Up in Spring – Plus, 3 Easy Checks That Show They Are Still Alive ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Spring is round the corner, so why does your favorite perennial look like a clump of sticks? Before you write it off, check to see if it’s one of these 8 notoriously late sleepers ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:19:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Albert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dCSoba59DiFCzffsGu6Psd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Trout Lily Care Guide: How to Grow This Native Woodland Ephemeral ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/trout-lily</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The trout lily only blooms 1-2 weeks per year, but it's worth it! Plant these gorgeous woodland wildflowers for a blanket of yellow every spring. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:07:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bLgjHxvmokaVpV6x8eJ5QB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Did You Know There’s a Flower to Represent Your Wedding Anniversary? Here’s What It Symbolizes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Whether it’s your first, fifth, or 60th wedding anniversary (congratulations!), you’d best believe that there’s a special flower to mark each milestone… ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ZeTewhqEpBotMRtmbRqFE-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Outrageously Pretty Perennial You’ve Probably Never Heard Of (But Is So Easy to Grow) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/pretty-perennial-blue-zebra-primrose</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Blue is the color, and pretty flowers are the game... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:11:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T7browFRVfop5KqQmVKJaB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sick of Winter? Keep an Eye Out for These 6 First Flowers of Spring That Mean Winter Is Almost Over ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You'll know winter is almost over when you start to see the first flowers of spring. Look for these 6 varieties that are surefire signs of the changing seasons. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xXtjKsjgFA4pN3bKALYzum-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Winter Plant Adds Instant Magic to a Garden – So Don’t Be Put Off By Its Ugly Name! ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/stinking-hellebore</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here’s what you need to know about this underrated faeriecore staple. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qui3at56SPcgK8zsnPmtC5-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Orchid Flower Spikes: How to Train New Spikes for Beautiful Blooms ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/orchids/train-new-orchid-flower-spikes</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ An orchid flower spike is where all the drama and beauty is. Learn to train new flower spikes without breaking them to keep your orchid looking gorgeous. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:03:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:42:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e3mdKcNsDv64y6SoSAwetX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Native Spring Ephemerals to Add Easy Beauty While the Rest of Your Garden Is Still Sleeping ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These hardworking native spring ephemerals put on a show while most other plants are still sleeping underground. Add them to your garden for easy, early beauty. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:29:30 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CKzDQApdkWjJmdn6S8WPtT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Which Flower Garden Style Suits You best? Find Out With Our Quiz ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Are you a cottage garden romantic, a color-loving maximalist, or something else entirely? It's time to find out, once and for all... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CZak5zyq9cfm5kL6QxvmAZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Slow-Growing Flowers You Need to Start Early – Or They Won’t Bloom This Year (They’re Totally Worth the Wait) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some of the most breathtaking performers refuse to be rushed. From the rose-like lisianthus to the honey-scented heliotrope, give these 6 slow-growing flowers a head start now to ensure your garden is draped in summer color ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:19:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P6TJydrCJEwDttMrZ7HMKk-1280-80.jpg">
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