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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[ Double Your Growing Space with These 6 High-Low Showstoppers – For Harmony, Crops and Small Yard Beauty ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing space in June is in high demand – so why not think both ways with your vertical growing? These clever high-low plant pairings make the most of every inch, so you can double your growing wins ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:53:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Spaces]]></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>
                                                                                                        <dc:contributor><![CDATA[ Amy Draiss ]]></dc:contributor>
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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[ 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[ Turn Lavender Trimmings into Free Plant Food – This 48-Hour Garden Tonic Boosts Growth and Deters Pests Naturally ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Before you toss your lavender trimmings in the compost, why not harness their natural flower power? Here's how to make a disease-defying tonic for your summer ornamentals ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:48:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Lavender]]></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[ 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[ What Your Tomatoes Need in June – 5 Quick Tasks for Better Plants, Bigger Harvests and Tastier Tomatoes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ June is a critical period for ensuring healthy tomato plants all season long. Don't skip these quick, but essential tomato care tasks. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:53:32 +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[ These 7 Beautiful Plants Double as Garden Security – Create a Bodyguard Border To Keep Intruders Out ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You might be thinking that defensive landscaping is limited to thorns, but some of the most effective security planting ideas can be some of the most stunning. These feisty border patrol plants make a real impact in more ways than one ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:53:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <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[ What to Do With Strawberries After Harvesting in June – 5 Easy Tips to Ensure a Bountiful Harvest Next Summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You may have picked your strawbs, but it’s far from the end of the road for your plants. Make a little time for these simple acts of care to kickstart future fruiting success ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:45:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:50:01 +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[ Want Fewer Bites at Night? These 7 Double-Duty Plants Help Keep Pests Out of Your Bedroom and Boost Mood ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let buzzes and bites ruin your sleep. These 7 gorgeous, hard-working plants pull double duty by actively clearing the air of summer pests while transforming your bedroom into a calm, mood-boosting sanctuary ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:47:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></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[ Boiling Water Can Be a Brilliant Weed Killer, But Most Gardeners Use It Wrong – Avoid These 3 Backyard Areas ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It’s free, fast, and completely natural – so what’s so bad about boiling water to kill weeds? Before you grab the kettle, make sure you aren't pouring it into these danger zones ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:18:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Weeds]]></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[ 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[ Make Your Hydrangeas Pop This Summer – These 8 Bold Color and Texture Pairings Create High-Drama Borders ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Think your hydrangeas look stunning on their own? These unexpected plant pairings bring next-level dynamic interest and prove that a little visual friction is the key to a high-impact hydrangea border ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:47:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +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[ 5 Easy, Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ant Hills in Your Yard and Garden ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ant hills ruining your curb appeal? Try these non-toxic ways to rid yourself of those pesky picnic pests. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:53:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                    <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathleen Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k7kkwdahQvFT8uekJrGDW5.jpg ]]></dc:description>
                                                                                                        <dc:contributor><![CDATA[ Laura Walters ]]></dc:contributor>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Your Backyard Birds Need this June to Thrive – 7 Easy Ways You Can Keep Them Visiting All Summer Long ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nesting season is shifting gears, fledglings are taking flight, and the summer heat is on, but a few easy bird-friendly adjustments will keep your yard busy ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:44:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                    <category><![CDATA[Gardening How To]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <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[ These 6 Gorgeous Trailing Container Plants are Heat Tolerant So They Won’t Fail – Even in Hanging Baskets ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Looking for dazzling trailing container plants that stay lush and vibrant on the hottest days? These unstoppable cascading beauties bring effortless color to patio pots and hanging basket displays all summer long ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Container Gardens]]></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[ Silver Linings in the Shade – These 6 Reflective Plants Seem to Glow in the Dark and Their Silver Foliage Lasts All Season ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If your shady garden spots look a little dull and flat, these silver-leafed plants act like natural outdoor lamps, adding luminous sheen with their gorgeous, glowing foliage ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 07:26:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Shade Gardens]]></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[ Don’t Recycle That Cardboard – Try These 6 Clever Ways to Use Card in the Yard to Help Plants Flourish and Save You Money ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It’s one of the most frequently handled household items and one we think of as fairly unremarkable, but you’d be amazed what you can do with recycled cardboard in the yard. Here’s how it can help your plants and gardening on a shoestring ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardening Lifestyle]]></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[ Stop Weeding Paving Cracks! Make a Herbal Path with 5 Set-and-Forget Herbs and Swap Weeds for a Scented Rug ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Paths don't grow much but weeds if left to their own devices, so why not grow a herbal path with these fragrant plants? The bonus is they actively reduce weeding! ]]>
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                                                    <category><![CDATA[Edible Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <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[ Sorry, Birdbaths – Dust is In! Your Birds Need More Than Water to Keep Them Happy and Healthy This Spring ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Believe it or not, backyard birds love a bit of disco dancing – if you’ve got the right dirt available. Here’s how to set up a dust bath to give your birds a dry shampoo ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 11:32:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Beneficial Garden Friends]]></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[ 6 Gorgeous Flowers to Plant in May that Keep Flies Away – They Look and Smell Lovely in Summer Containers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Summers don’t have to be beset with flies! Skip the bug spray and plant these fragrant blooms for vibrant container displays that create a natural no-fly zone ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:18:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:09:01 +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[ These 8 Plants Shouldn’t Work in Containers – But They Flourish if You Want Tall Flowers and Cropping Giants in Small Spaces ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Container gardening isn’t just for dwarf cultivars and compact crops! Here are the unexpectedly amazing ornamentals and edibles every grower should try in pots ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:21:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Container Gardens]]></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[ Bird Wars! Why Backyard Birds Don’t Always Get Along (Plus, 5 Easy Ways You Can Help to Keep the Peace) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Spring is a time when yards are filled with bird chatter, but it’s not all good natured banter. This can also be a time for spats, so it helps to know how to referee the avian conflicts. Here’s what to do when the feathers fly… ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:04:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:24:36 +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[ Some Houseplants Look Better on Your Walls Than the Floor – Plus, These 6 Wall Mounts Help You Grow More in Small Spaces ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If your tabletops are overflowing with greenery, it's time to look up and think creatively with your walls. These genius wall-mounted picks let you grow your collection without crowding your apartment floors ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:38:36 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Houseplants]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <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 to Do with Fiddle Leaf Figs in May – 3 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Plant for Lush Growth and Glossy Leaves ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you want your fiddle leaf fig to push out massive, glossy new leaves instead of dropping them, these easy care spring tasks are your fast track to healthy, glossy new growth ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:27:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Houseplants]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <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[ Think Nothing Will Grow Under Your Deck? These 6 Easy Shade-Loving Plants Thrive in the ‘Dead Zone’ ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Decks give us versatility, focus, and extra planting surfaces, but how many of us are taking advantage of the space underneath? If you’ve never thought you could plant anything in the dead zone, these 6 gorgeous perennials might inspire you ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:04:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Spaces]]></category>
                                                    <category><![CDATA[Special Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <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[ 6 Flowering Shrubs That Might Actually Be Better Than Hydrangeas for Small Spaces – and Look Just as Gorgeous ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hydrangeas inspire a singular passion, but they can get too big for smaller yards. Luckily, these compact hydrangea lookalikes offer equally spectacular blooms and work in a range of tricky corners, without the space-hogging footprint ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:36:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Hydrangeas]]></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[ Want More of Your Favorite Plants for Free? Divide These 7 Perennials in May to Double Your Blooms This Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re looking for easy ways to multiply your garden favorites, the easy answer is to divide them. Here are the perennials to split in May for better plant health, free flowers, and an easy high-impact border ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:10:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:38:14 +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[ 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>
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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[ Want Hummingbirds to Nest in Your Yard? Use These 9 Surprising and Simple Items to Make a Fluff-Cloud that Hummers will Adore ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you haven’t witnessed the wonder of a hummingbird gathering materials for a nest, it’s high time you did. These 9 essentials will have hummers lining up to build in your yard ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:10:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:48:12 +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[ 7 Super Grains That Double as Gorgeous Border Plants – These Ancient Edimentals are as Beautiful as They Are Delicious ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You’d be forgiven for ignoring ancient grains as a garden crop, but these superfoods are not only healthy and easy to grow but super gorgeous in borders ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Grains]]></category>
                                                    <category><![CDATA[Edible Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <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>
                                                    <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <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>
                                                    <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <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>
                                                    <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <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[ How to Help Your Backyard Birds in May – 7 Quick Wins That Will Keep Them Coming Back to Your Yard Daily ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ May can be a frenzy of bird activity with nesting and fledgling chicks so make sure your yard is ready for the rush. These little gestures will be hugely appreciated by your feathered friends and guarantee they keep coming back for more ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:40:33 +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>
                                                                                                        <dc:contributor><![CDATA[ Amy Draiss ]]></dc:contributor>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should You Use Vinegar as a Weed Killer? 3 Things You Need to Know Before You Try This Popular Remedy ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It’s often spoken about as some insider secret for weed control, but if you use vinegar as a weed killer it could be a serious problem for soil health. Make sure you know the risks – your backyard may very well depend on it ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Weeds]]></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>
                                                                                                        <dc:contributor><![CDATA[ Amy Draiss ]]></dc:contributor>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are You Weeding At The Wrong Time? Pull Weeds at These 3 Crucial Moments This Month So You Don't Get Overrun in Summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Did you know there were good and bad times to do your weeding? These secret weeding windows could make or break the health of your yard this summer ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Weeds]]></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[ These are My 5 All-Star Container Plant Pairings to Start in May – These Dynamic Duos Thrive on Neglect and Give You Effortless Color Right Through to September ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/container-plant-combinations-to-start-in-may-that-thrive-on-neglect</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Why settle for one container plant when you can have a dream team? These dynamic partnerships are easy to grow and give you extended color through to fall ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:48 +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[ These 8 Veggies Are So Pretty They Belong in Your Flower Borders – They Give You Months of Colorful Crops and Generous Harvests Even in Small Spaces  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pretty-vegetable-garden-border-ideas-for-colorful-crops-and-flowers</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Who said vegetables had to be boring? Grow these dynamic, vibrant flowering and structural cropping plants that turn your flower beds and borders into a feast for the senses ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:36:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Vegetables]]></category>
                                                    <category><![CDATA[Edible Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mSKUEA2arP6ecsN3yT6xZG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
                                                                                                        <dc:contributor><![CDATA[ Amy Draiss ]]></dc:contributor>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do with a Peace Lily in May – 5 Easy Spring Tasks Will Help It Thrive and Bloom Better Than Ever ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/what-to-do-with-a-peace-lily-in-may</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Make sure your peace lily is happy and healthy as it moves into its growing season. Do these five tasks in May for a thriving peace lily. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:04:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Houseplants]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <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[ Want Fewer Slugs This Summer? Adding a Simple Toad Abode Can Protect Your Flower Beds and Boost Your Soil Health for Free ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ They may not turn into Prince Charming, but they can wipe out 10,000 pests in a gardening season. Sounds too good to be true? Here’s why you need a toad abode, and why now is the best time to give local toads a place to snooze ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:16:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:12:23 +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>
                                                                                                        <dc:contributor><![CDATA[ Amy Draiss ]]></dc:contributor>
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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>
                                                    <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <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[ 5 Houseplants That Actually Grow Better in Water Than Soil – Less Mess and Thriving Plants Await You When You Make the Switch ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/houseplants-that-grow-better-in-water</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These five houseplants will be happy growing in water; no complicated hydroponics systems needed! Learn how to help your houseplants thrive in water. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Houseplants]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <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[ Tired of Your Plain Lawn? Try Tapestry Planting – These 7 Ground Covers Create a Living Carpet of Color With No Mowing or Weeding ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ April is the magic month to swap your high-maintenance grass for a stunning living tapestry lawn. Grow these 7 fragrant and colorful ground cover plants for a thriving, low-maintenance alternative to constant mowing, tired turf, and boring sward ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Lawn Substitutes]]></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[ 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>
                                                    <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <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[ 8 Easy Flowering Shrubs You Can Plant and Forget in April – These Spectacular Bloomers Thrive on Neglect & Give Gorgeous Curb Appeal ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stunning flowering shrubs don’t have to be hard work. These 8 plant and forget options are the epitome of easy living. Plant them now for gorgeous color from spring through summer – with zero stress ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:22:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:58:08 +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[ An Old Gardening Legend Says Rusty Water Revives Sickly Hydrangeas and Azaleas – But I've Found Something that Works Much Faster to Reinvigorate Your Blooming Favorites ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hydrangea leaves looking yellow? Some folks think rusty nails or rusty water can save sick hydrangeas – but if you’re smart, you’ll try this quick and nifty trick instead ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mSKUEA2arP6ecsN3yT6xZG.jpg ]]></dc:description>
                                                                                                        <dc:contributor><![CDATA[ Amy Draiss ]]></dc:contributor>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hummingbirds Need More Than Nectar this April – This Easy High-Protein Buffet Brings Loads More Nesting Hummers to Your Yard ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Forget the nectar – your hummingbirds are craving a meat course this month. Here’s the protein-rich refueling treat to keep them happy and humming in your backyard ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:35:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:19:22 +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[ 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>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D3FBMK2Gb6XLqgSC4Ng3HF.jpeg ]]></dc:description>
                                                                                                        <dc:contributor><![CDATA[ Amy Draiss ]]></dc:contributor>
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