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                            <title><![CDATA[ Latest from Gardening Know How in Flowers ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Superstar Self-Seeding Plants: 8 of the Best You Can Let Self-Seed – Plus, A Few That You Shouldn’t Leave ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Self-seeding plants are a fabulous way to fill out your garden year after year with little effort. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Albert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NN5x4o5RYokUXgdRqq3tgg.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Peonies in June After They're Done Blooming – 6 Simple Tasks You Need to Do Now for Big Blooms Next Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's always sad when peonies are done producing flowers for the season, but what you do now will set up plants for huge blooms next spring. Here's what to do. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dgW5i66CMXRR46kWe4Eevk.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stop Deadheading These 5 Cottage Garden Beauties in June for Free Blooms and Effortless Color Next Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Summer blooms are all around, but it’s never too soon to plan next year’s displays – and the great news is you can save a fortune if you stop deadheading key cottage garden blooms right now ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:54:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mSKUEA2arP6ecsN3yT6xZG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Gap-Filling Flowers with Instant Impact – Avoid the June Slump With a Yard that Flourishes Until Fall ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The June gap is a frustrating spectacle in summer beds and borders, but it is easily remedied with these instant winners, which grow fast and flower for months ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mSKUEA2arP6ecsN3yT6xZG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Perennial Is Quietly Replacing Petunias – It's Just as Colorful and Comes Back Every Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Petunias may still be popular, but gardeners looking for a longer-lasting container display are increasingly turning to this Chelsea favorite. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Husband Is a Professional Gardener – This Is the One High-Maintenance Plant He Says Is Worth the Effort ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nobody wants to grow a diva that gives nothing back, after all, but this plant more than earns its keep. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cut These 6 Perennials Back in June to Encourage a Vibrant Second Flush of Blooms Later This Summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some perennials have only one moment of summer glory, but a few just need a timely chop to bounce back stronger. Here are those that need to make your cut for a bonus round of flowers into fall ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:55:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D3FBMK2Gb6XLqgSC4Ng3HF.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Orchids Need in June to Ensure a Spectacular Display of Flowers This Summer – 5 Easy Care Tips ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A few vital, yet simple care tasks in June will help your orchids look great during their peak growing season. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:33:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:26:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uesxht7Hc3FbbwDPrdM9r9.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ It's Not Too Late to Plant! These 7 Perennials Will Reward You With Stunning Color Later This Summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These hardworking perennials still have plenty of time to settle in and put on a beautiful late-summer show. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:53:23 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Does Nothing Grow in Your Soil? 7 Bulletproof Annuals That Turn Dry, Poor Spots into a Summer Showstopper ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many of us have that one annoying corner of the yard that seems doomed to an eternity of dusty, dry, parched soil. If this applies to you, these cheerful “desert chic” annuals are about to rock your world with vibrant, gloriously unfussy color ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:27:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:49:46 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uesxht7Hc3FbbwDPrdM9r9.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
                                                                                                        <dc:contributor><![CDATA[ Amy Draiss ]]></dc:contributor>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Biennials Are the Cheat's Way to a Garden Filled With Color and Charm – Sow These 7 Now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These hardworking plants spend their first year building roots and foliage before rewarding gardeners with spectacular blooms the following season. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Get More Flowers From Your Garden Plants, All Summer Long, With These 6 Expert Tricks ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It’s easy to double the amount of blooms in your backyard without buying any extra plants, once you know how. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tUgBSMMXhB4a7nsZgiMKNd.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Your Birth Month Flower Color Says About You – The Special Meaning Behind 12 Floral Hues ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From deep red roses to soft blue cornflowers, your birth month floral color might reveal more about you than you think… ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:12:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Roses in June – 5 Quick Ways to Grow Sensational Summer Blooms that Last for Even Longer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Whether your roses are just hitting their stride or mid-flourish, these tips will help ensure you get the loveliest blooms all summer and set plants up for continued vitality. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:23:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:48:11 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Albert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NN5x4o5RYokUXgdRqq3tgg.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Plants to Deadhead in June for Blooms That Last All Summer – Miss This Key Pruning Window and Your Flowers Will Flop ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Pick up your pruners! It's time to deadhead these flowers to keep them blooming all summer long. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:45:22 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dgW5i66CMXRR46kWe4Eevk.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Flowers to Plant in June for Bold Late-Summer Color That Lasts Into Fall – They're So Easy to Grow ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These beautiful blooms are here to do the seemingly impossible; establish quickly and extend the season when it matters most! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:43:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do This to Your Peace Lily before May Ends to Keep It Blooming All Year Long ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ May is a make-it-or-break-it month for houseplants. Treat your peace lily right and it'll reward you with huge leaves and non-stop blooms. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:59:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dgW5i66CMXRR46kWe4Eevk.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 Fling-and-Forget Flower Seeds To Scatter Before Spring Ends for Abundant Blooms Year After Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ All these seeds need light to germinate so simply sprinkle them into borders for the easiest-ever display of beautiful blooms ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 08:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:37:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tUgBSMMXhB4a7nsZgiMKNd.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Fast-Growing Flowers That Bloom in Weeks – Sow Them Before May Ends to Fill Border Gaps and Patio Pots With Easy Summer Color ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These cheap, speedy seeds will grow hundreds of blooms in time for summer, filling your garden with flowers, quick, in all zones. What are you waiting for? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tUgBSMMXhB4a7nsZgiMKNd.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Orchids in May to Set Them Up for Stunning Blooms & Strong Growth This Summer – 6 Easy Tasks You Must Do Now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ May is a key month for orchid care. A handful of well-timed tasks now will ensure plenty of flowers and healthy growth going into summer. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Orchids]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mSKUEA2arP6ecsN3yT6xZG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Pretty Self-Seeding Flowers That Will Quietly Fill Gaps And Bare Patches All By Themselves ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These low-fuss bloomers gently spread, naturalise, and return year after year – often in exactly the spots your garden needs them most ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:15:00 +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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 7 Perennials Flower All Summer Long Without Constant Deadheading – And Look So Pretty Doing It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you want long-lasting color without the constant upkeep, these easygoing perennials keep blooming with surprisingly little effort ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Best Roses for Cutting Gardens – for Long-Lasting Blooms That Look Equally Beautiful in Bouquets and Garden Beds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Long stems, cut blooms that last for weeks in a vase, and intoxicating fragrance... You can't beat these five gorgeous types of roses for cutting gardens. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uesxht7Hc3FbbwDPrdM9r9.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Meet Your Birth Month Wildflower – and the Meaning Behind All 12 Beautiful Blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From woodland trilliums to vibrant butterfly milkweed, your birth month wildflower might reveal more about you than you think... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 +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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Fragrant Perennial Is Quietly Replacing Lavender – It’s Hardier, Blooms Longer, and Pollinators Love It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I grow both side by side in containers at home, but one consistently flowers longer, attracts more bees, and steals the show every summer. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Tiny Fast-Growing Perennial Flowers That Cover Bare Soil And Fill Garden Gaps Year After Year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/6-tiny-fast-growing-perennial-flowers-that-cover-bare-soil-and-fill-garden-gaps-year-after-year</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bare patches don’t stand a chance against these pretty blooms! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:15:00 +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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Bother Deadheading These 6 Low-Maintenance Annual Flowers – They Keep Blooming All Summer on Their Own ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Put down your pruners! These easy-to-grow annual flowers don't need any deadheading to keep blooming from spring to the first frost of fall. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9TEMf3RzhUfFpnRXdyckBJ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do with Peonies this May for Bigger Blooms and Longer Lasting Displays – 3 Easy Steps You Must Take Before It’s Too Late ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The countdown to the ultimate flower show is on! If you’re gazing at fat buds with bated breath, here are the 3 tiny tasks that guarantee the biggest, blousiest blooms ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Peonies]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D3FBMK2Gb6XLqgSC4Ng3HF.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Peonies Not Blooming? You May Be Making One of These 6 Common Mistakes That Kill Flowers Before They Ever Open ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/peonies-not-blooming.htm</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These peony care mistakes could be killing your blooms. Here are the most common reasons for peonies not blooming and how to fix them fast. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:13:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Peonies]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9TEMf3RzhUfFpnRXdyckBJ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
                                                                                                        <dc:contributor><![CDATA[ Heather Rhoades ]]></dc:contributor>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Easy Homemade Rose Fertilizer Recipe Ensures Huge Blooms for Years to Come – Plus, You Probably Have What You Need to Make It ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/roses/homemade-rose-fertilizer</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ This simple homemade rose fertilizer is my secret to successful blooms that return year after year. And you only need a few common household items to make it. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:35:08 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mSKUEA2arP6ecsN3yT6xZG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Want to Cheer Up a Shady Wall Fast? These 7 Fragrant Climbers Will Quickly Transform a Dull Corner into a Lush Oasis of Color and Scent ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Think your shady wall is destined to be dull? Think again, as these fast-growing climbers boost the darkest corners of your yard and turn gloomy into glamorous with gorgeous fragrance, color, and lush privacy screening ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 14:44:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uesxht7Hc3FbbwDPrdM9r9.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do You Know the Most Aromatic Plants for Every Time of Day? Why You Should Be Planting for Morning, Noon, and Evening Fragrance ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You may think of fragrant plants as always on, but the truth is some are more potent at certain times of day. If you are looking for a scent-soaked evening patio or a burst of morning balcony freshness, find out which plants are best for you! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:46:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dgW5i66CMXRR46kWe4Eevk.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
                                                                                                        <dc:contributor><![CDATA[ Amy Draiss ]]></dc:contributor>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 Fast-Growing Gap-Filling Flowers to Plant in May – These Easy Border Stars Thrive on Neglect and Brighten Your Beds All Summer Long ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don’t panic if you’re still staring at empty patches in beds and borders – just plant these plucky bloomers in May and you’ll be basking in effortless blooms by summer ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:25:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D3FBMK2Gb6XLqgSC4Ng3HF.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Husband Is a Professional Gardener – and He’d Never Let Me Buy These 6 Popular Plants ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From slug magnets to thuggish vines, these are the plants my professional gardener husband simply will not tolerate in our yard – no matter how much I argue. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:15:00 +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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Roses in May – 6 Essential Tasks for a Spectacular Display of Blooms That Keep Coming All Summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A few well-timed May jobs can transform your roses – encouraging repeat flowering, stronger growth, and healthier plants through the summer months. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dgW5i66CMXRR46kWe4Eevk.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Every Garden Needs One Plant That Thrives on Neglect – These Are the 6 Best Ones to Choose ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ There are plants that ask for attention… and then there are the ones that quietly get on with it. These are the latter. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 10 May 2026 09:21:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Spectacular display of clematis blooms in parks of Toronto.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Spectacular display of clematis blooms in parks of Toronto.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Perennials to Plant in May for Jaw-Dropping Color That Starts in Spring and Lasts All the Way Through Summer ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/perennials-to-plant-in-may</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These are my absolute must-plant perennials for May, if you want a colorful show that starts in spring and lasts all summer long. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uesxht7Hc3FbbwDPrdM9r9.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is Your Yard Too Small? These 6 Powerhouse Roses Only Need 2 Feet to Thrive ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/roses/6-compact-roses</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let a small yard stop you. These six mini rose varieties are perfect for pots and patios. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dgW5i66CMXRR46kWe4Eevk.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Foolproof Plants for May – Grow Them Now and Transform a Hot Mess Garden into Something Stunning ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foolproof-plants-for-may</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If your garden isn’t going to plan, May is your chance to reset... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:15:00 +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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Hemerocallis fulva, the orange day-lily, tawny daylily, corn lily, tiger daylily, fulvous daylily or ditch lily in soft sunshine ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Hemerocallis fulva, the orange day-lily, tawny daylily, corn lily, tiger daylily, fulvous daylily or ditch lily in soft sunshine ]]></media:text>
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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>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/petunia/firefly-petunia-worlds-first-bioluminescent-plant</link>
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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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WSmc8PB7iWkLpgVor2Cbf3.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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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>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/corkscrew-vine-hummingbirds</link>
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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>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:18:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Liz Baessler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WSmc8PB7iWkLpgVor2Cbf3.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Feeling Lazy? These 9 Beautiful Plants Will Give You the Most Reward for the Least Effort ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/low-effort-high-reward-plants</link>
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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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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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>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gorgeous-plants-for-controlling-weeds-ground-cover-perennials</link>
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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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D3FBMK2Gb6XLqgSC4Ng3HF.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dgW5i66CMXRR46kWe4Eevk.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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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>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/heritage-flowers-self-seeders-and-self-seeding-annuals</link>
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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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uesxht7Hc3FbbwDPrdM9r9.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
                                                                                                        <dc:contributor><![CDATA[ Amy Draiss ]]></dc:contributor>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Grow Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower for Bold Blooms That Last All Summer ]]></title>
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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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                                                    <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EutXFFxo99dtsXAfvYaDmG.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
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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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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mSKUEA2arP6ecsN3yT6xZG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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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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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tUgBSMMXhB4a7nsZgiMKNd.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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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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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7XFqKqg6Hxs3r6mTkABGK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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