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                            <title><![CDATA[ Latest from Gardening Know How in Ornamental ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Hydrangeas in June for Big, Billowy Blooms This Summer – 5 Simple Tasks to Help Shrubs Thrive ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Check these 5 easy items off your to-do list this month to make sure your hydrangeas are full of flowers all summer long. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Hydrangeas]]></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[ 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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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +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[ 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[ Care of Gladiolus Flowers Made Easy: A Complete Guide to Growing These Striking Summer Blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing gladiolus flowers mean tall spikes of vibrant color will fill your garden from summer right into fall. From planting to winterizing, this guide has it all. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:21:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bulbs]]></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[ 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>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:30:39 +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 to Do With Orchids in June – 5 Easy Care Tips to Help Them Thrive This Summer ]]></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>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Orchids]]></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[ 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>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:08:27 +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[Platycodon blooms are like delightful stars on canvas of the floral skies! Platycodon grandiflorus is known also as balloon flower, Chinese bellflower, or platycodon.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Platycodon blooms are like delightful stars on canvas of the floral skies! Platycodon grandiflorus is known also as balloon flower, Chinese bellflower, or platycodon.]]></media:text>
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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[ 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[ 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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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:25:01 +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 Plants to Prune in June – Don't Miss the Early Summer Pruning Window or Blooms Will Suffer Next Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ June is the prime time to prune back these plants. Sharpen your pruners and get snipping! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:43:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:10:05 +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[ 6 Drought-Tolerant Ornamental Grasses That Thrive Almost Anywhere – and Are Easy, Breezy Even in the Summer Heat ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These drought-tolerant ornamental grasses make for a stunning and low-maintenance landscape. Add them to your yard for simple beauty in all four seasons. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Grass]]></category>
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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 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>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
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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[ 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>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <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[ Use the Right Support Stake for Each Border Plant – You'll Stop the Flop and Keep Your Garden in Shape All Summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Let’s untangle all the confusion over which stakes best suit which plants, shall we? Here's everything you need to know about plant supports… ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:14:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:27:46 +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[ 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>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <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[ 7 Fast-Growing Flowering Shrubs You Can Still Plant Now for Instant Garden Impact ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From crepe myrtle to elderberry, these stunning flowering shrubs deliver the goods, and fast! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Shrubs]]></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 Spring-Blooming Bulbs in May – 5 Easy Fixes That Will Revitalize Your Bulbs and Give You an Even Bigger Display Next Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ May is the time to secure next year's beauty. Follow our expert checklist to supercharge your bulbs' energy reserves and ensure spectacular future flowers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bulbs]]></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[ This Small Flowering Tree Is Quietly Replacing Magnolias – And Its Blooms Are Huge ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A designer-favorite with hand-sized blooms? No wonder people are in love with this pretty flowering tree... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Trees]]></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[ Do This to Your Peace Lily before May Ends to Keep It Blooming All Year Long ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peace-lily-end-of-may</link>
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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[ This Flower is Quietly Replacing Roses – It Blooms for Months and Looks Even More Dramatic ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These tender perennials are having a major moment in gardens right now, and they’re proving hard to ignore. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:03:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <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 Wisteria in June to Set Up Vines for Beautiful Blooming Again Next Spring – 5 Easy Tasks to Do This Month ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Blooming may be done by now, but June is actually when wisteria does the most work. Here’s how to help it get ready for next spring. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Wisteria]]></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 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[ The 7 Best ‘Set and Forget’ Plants for Your Vacation Style – So Your Garden Looks Good All Holiday ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From weekend breakers to long-haul travelers, these low-maintenance bloomers keep thriving even when you’re not around to fuss over them... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <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 Clematis before May Ends for a Summer Brimming with Gorgeous, Trailing Stars ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let your clematis fall behind! Follow this May checklist to get it ready for its best summer yet. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Clematis]]></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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                            <![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[ 6 Tough Trees That Can Handle Whatever the Weather Throws at Them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You don't have to sacrifice good looks to get a tree that will survive all the wild weather we get. All these beauties are as tough as they come… ]]>
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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[ 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[ What to Do with Your Magnolia Tree in May – 6 Easy Ways to Get Even More Flowers Next Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ready for a healthier, flower-heavy tree? Master these essential spring tasks that protect shallow roots and keep your magnolia vibrant all season long. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Magnolia]]></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[ 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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                                                                                                                    <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[ Dahlia Fertilizer Guide: How to Get a Summer of Massive Blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Use the right fertilizer at the right time and your dahlias will reward you with the biggest blooms you've seen yet. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:44:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Dahlia 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[ 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[ What You Do to Azaleas in May Can Make or Break Next Year's Blooms – 5 Tasks You Must Do Now Before Summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you don't do anything else in your garden this month, make sure you complete these tasks to ensure your azaleas bloom beautifully again next spring. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Azaleas]]></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[ 5 Tough Perennials That Thrive in Dry, Forgotten Corners of the Yard and Add Effortless Pops of Color ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Having a fabulous garden doesn't mean you have to bend over backwards and baby your plants. Try some super tough perennials that won't mind being left alone. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <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[ Don’t Plant Dahlias Before You’ve Made This One Vital Check! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Make sure your tubers are good to grow with a quick and simple test, so you don't waste time and garden space. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Dahlia Flowers]]></category>
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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[ The One Hydrangea To Plant For More Songbirds – It’s Beautiful, Low-Maintenance, And Easy To Grow ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/hydrangea/hydrangea-to-plant-for-songbirds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If there are two things everyone loves, it’s hydrangeas and songbirds – here’s why they’re a match made in heaven. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Hydrangeas]]></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>
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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[ Hosta May Checklist: Do This Now to Get Better Hostas Before Summer Hits ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ May is the month hostas truly take off. Here's what you need to do now to ensure healthy, vibrant growth before the summer heat. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Hostas]]></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 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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                                                                                                                    <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[ 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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                                                                                                                    <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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                                                                                                                    <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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