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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>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h492mRGAi3HyCXcnALnRo-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gardeners Are Spraying Milk on Plants This Spring to Prevent Powdery Mildew – but I Found a Better Solution That Gets Rid of Pests, Too ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ There's an organic solution that gets rid of powdery mildew fast and fights pests at the same time. It's my go-to spray for healthy plants indoors and out. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Plant Diseases]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X6wpQjELUNMb2aUpcqH9pg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Weird Slug Hacks Gardeners Swear By – and Which Ones Actually Work ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Slugs ruining your garden? Try these weird, but genius ways  to banish them and save your crops! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:19:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PzhxF9tyQLcUJZbWZ43YH6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ants Leave My Patio Alone All Summer, Thanks to This One Plant – and it’s So Cheap & Easy to Grow From Seed ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re only going to add one plant to your garden this year, make it this one: it gets rid of ants on your patio and smells amazing. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H4LzmdGAeXw4TRkrzQvVC3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Tried the 3 Most Popular DIY Weed Killers – Here’s What Actually Worked And How Best to Use Them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keeping weeds at bay without the use of harsh chemicals is good for you and the environment. But not every natural weed control method is made equal. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Weeds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jcSff6GV9eTkwRFphzdLmk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The $1 Slug Hack That Works Better Than Anything Else I’ve Tried in My Garden – My Seedlings Are Finally Safe! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Forget copper tape, beer traps and even nematodes: cost per slug captured, this cheap and easy hack is my best-ever method of controlling slugs and snails in my backyard. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BuoEvFa39WKZGHFkJVC4cY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Worried About Ticks? Meet the 7 Herbs That Help to Keep Them Away – They’re Easy to Grow Almost Anywhere ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tick season is getting underway, but don’t panic – the ultimate natural deterrent is right under your nose. Meet the superhero herbs that can also help repel this backyard bugbear ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UCRvYPnwYnAgs8q8nrmzzU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ One Dandelion Can Sprout Thousands of New Weeds – Here's the Most Effective (and Eco-Friendly) Way to Stop Them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Every dandelion in your yard has the potential to produce over 30,000 new weeds. I've discovered the best tool to get rid of them without breaking your back. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:52:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uvzfkwDdsKG8MVwgbgoeD7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Did You Know You Have a Birth Month Weed? Here’s the Surprising Trait It Reveals About You ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From dandelions to clover, these common weeds are tougher than they look – and your birth month match might just reveal why you are too. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Weeds]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RRNeyqJfunFfdHAbYwYRTL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Easy Ways to Wasp-Proof Your Porch This Spring Before They Begin Nesting – Plus, a Simple Product That Banishes Wasps Year After Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keep wasps away from your summer gatherings by preparing your porch in spring. These easy methods of deterring wasps will make your backyard barbecues safer. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathleen Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qKLBBwrp3CDM3UL6TbeoM7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Tried Using an Old Sweater to Stop Slugs Eating My Potted Hyacinths – Here’s What Happened ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Could wool be the secret to deterring slugs naturally? I decided to put it to the test ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5USUNFQFVtbaH3uiAuYV7k-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Let Bugs Ruin Your Raised Beds! Try These 4 Simple Non-Toxic Tricks For Pest Control ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keep your raised vegetable garden beds healthy and happy by using these clever barriers and natural pest control tips. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathleen Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NiPN3rDso3jKhaSTYs258P-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Squirrels Stealing Your Bird Food? Try This Spicy Secret for Squirrel-Free Feeding That’s Totally Safe For Birds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re fed up with squirrels stealing bird food before your feathered friends can eat, it’s time to spice up your life. Here’s why spicy bird food lets birds eat safely and in peace ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5XDSp7gvGmenLMLZ3Zah7e-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Stop Squirrels Digging Up Your Garden, According to Reddit Gardeners ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Real gardeners share what actually works to keep squirrels out of your yard – from chicken wire to rubber snakes and other surprisingly effective deterrents. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Veldman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8eVgZWXTyY7uMfEQjNnwxj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dig Out These 3 Perennial Weeds in March – It’s the Best Time to Battle Taproots, Plus the Tools You Need to Win ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Removing perennial weeds with deep taproots is nearly impossible later in the year. Now is the time to do it while the soil is working in your favor. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:02:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Weeds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RE8GpiNrLvboEVdZxcaojV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should You Use Pre-Emergent Herbicide? When to Use It and When to Skip It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Pre-emergent herbicides are a powerful tool for weed-free lawns and gardens, but need to be considered thoughtfully. Learn about when and how to use them. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:43:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Weeds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jLDbrMgGXEmp7aq5FSaZxR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are You Sabotaging Your Soil Health? 5 Disadvantages of Landscape Fabric That Might Make You Reconsider ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/disadvantages-of-landscape-fabric</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't accidentally ruin your garden by falling for the lure of a product that eliminates weeds forever. Landscape fabric can be incredibly damaging. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:07:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Weeds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathleen Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SbKidDKuB58WpDwx2rMRkR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Cheery Yellow Flower That Emerges in Early Spring May Look Cute, But It’s Highly Invasive – How to Identify & Remove Lesser Celandine ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't be fooled by the bright and happy blooms on this invasive plant. Lesser celandine has no place in your garden. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Weeds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CcKAAToXDViiEz7XYjgyqj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ram Board May Be the Ultimate Eco-Friendly Alternative to Landscape Fabric – It Kept My Weeds Under Control All Season Long ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Just finished a home renovation and now you have a bunch of Ram Board leftover? Turn that heavy-duty paper into an eco-friendly weed barrier for your garden. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Weeds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VUGTdpBqxdVxXspv5V3M3H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ There’s a Small Window to Stop Crabgrass Before It Starts Growing – Here’s the Exact Moment to Act ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Crabgrass can quickly take over your lawn and is tough to battle once it gets going. Find out the best time to apply pre-emergent so it can't take hold. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:43:48 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h2SwbiadEkD6ufGQb9A9v-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Does Foil Around Plants Really Deter Pests? The Science Behind This Gardening Trick ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Can this kitchen staple foil insects looking to chomp the plants your garden? Learn the ins and outs of using aluminum foil for pest prevention. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dNxT5sesmf8r8ixnNfEEcc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Common Invasive Plant is Linked to Higher Populations of Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks – Identify It and Destroy It ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/insects/japanese-barberry-linked-to-ticks-and-lyme-disease</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ This invasive shrub has been popular at garden centers all over the US and it is linked to higher rates of Lyme disease. Find out if you have it in your yard. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:33:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9dsc9Jt9ex5HjN97XdDc27-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Plants Popping Out of the Soil in the Frost? Here's Why and How to Replant Them Safely ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's unsettling to see your plants being shoved out of their garden beds in the middle of winter. Learn about frost heave and how to fix your perennials safely. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:34:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Environmental Problems]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H6nyNkSJWuSGt86husovfi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 3 Sneaky Weeds Setting Thousands of Seeds in Your Garden Right Now – and How to Stop Them Fast ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your garden might look pretty quiet, but these aggressive weeds are stealthily growing and dropping thousands of seeds into your soil. Here’s  what to do now to dodge a massive problem in spring ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Weeds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LLCb7hN2zDcBKiG3qmgrvQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This One January Spray Stops Thousands of Garden Pests Before They Ever Hatch ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stop fruit tree pests before they wake! Find out the benefits of using this one spray in January to zap pests before they hatch, guaranteeing healthier trees and better fruit ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:25:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:27:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wBSw5xdnW6tA29KRjygKhh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kill Fungus Gnats in Your Seedling Soil with My Secret 3-Ingredient Recipe That Works Instantly ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let fungus gnats ruin your seedlings! Learn the secret 3-ingredient gnat killer you already have in your cabinet. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:19:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:16:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M56qtMikRRfEKtuUV29h2Y-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Mother-in-Law’s Strange Houseplant Pest Hack Uses a Common Cough Remedy – and I Was Skeptical Until I Tried It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I thought I’d tried every trick in the book to tackle fungus gnats – until my mother-in-law suggested an old-school remedy that actually makes a lot of sense. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Melanie Griffiths ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KakztqmaVgtCdxHJsqxKDE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 7 Most Common Animal Pests Wreaking Havoc in Your Garden – and How to Keep Them Out ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let pest animals destroy all your hard work. Learn which of these common animal pests are ruining your garden and how to keep them at bay. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:02:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y2KKmaASeaQkTGqys2neCZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Easy Winter Weed-Killing Hack Stops Unwanted Plants Springing Back in the New Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Winter weeds are never far away, but they are also some of the easiest to tackle. Make a few moments to try this easy winter weed killer for fewer problems in spring ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Weeds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LanQmoNpPtAMcS4eTkDjyR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Keep Roaches Out! Pest Experts Reveal the Best Products to Stop Cockroaches Coming Inside This Winter  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you need to know how to stop cockroaches coming indoors, preventative measures are the best way, according to pest control pros. These roach controls protect your home through winter ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ciéra Cree ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iwwS6cxKF4ffAyYYrKFAbP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Be Fooled By Their Holiday Charm: These 3 Invasive Plants Could Ruin Your Garden ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The plant-equivalent of Gremlins, these seem a cute idea… until they’re running amok and causing major holiday issues. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Problems]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w3DnEFm6bHiEWGhaVuUE34-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don’t Let Flying Bugs Destroy the Holidays – Grab This Great Black Friday Deal and Let It Do the Work for You ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/insects/black-friday-deal-bug-zapper</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ This highly rated bug zapper is on sale for Black Friday and it will keep your holiday parties and summer gatherings bug free! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:27:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathleen Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kN4GisD7aAyDipd7f7rYAE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 5 Pests Are Still Active in Winter – Experts Explain How to Clear Them Out in Time for the Holidays ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ More pests than you may first think are still active in early winter, and failing to keep on top of them could result in them making your house their home. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ciéra Cree ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wp8FbWzPsofj3QRNRY9zo9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Weeds Are Really Trying to Tell You About Your Soil – How These 11 Wild Garden Guests Can Help You Assess and Improve Your Yard ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ They might seem like a nuisance, but don't underestimate the importance of weeds as a soil indicator. Here’s what 11 common garden weeds can tell you about your soil – and what to do next ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:34:30 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Naa3LLCQvJHWcDKCnE3WzT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Finding More Holes in Your Yard Than Usual? Here’s How to Identify Which Animal Is Making Them ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/animals/identify-and-stop-animals-digging-holes</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Animal holes can pop up in the least expected place in the yard and it is hard to know what animal caused them. Learn how to identify holes and stop pests. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kmg8ynJmmtVHjSxjZENuFT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is Your Plant Dying or Just Taking a Nap? 5 Signs Plants Are Dormant – and When to Act ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bare stems, yellow leaves, no new growth? Don’t panic! Dormancy is nature’s way of recharging. But what is dormancy in plants? Here are 5 key signs to check ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:31:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ciuzkvBHFgfdCHv6CggLtc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Keep Boxelder Beetles Out of Your Home This Fall With These Simple Steps ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keeping boxelder bugs out of your home in the fall can seem like a unending battle, but with a few helpful tricks it can be done. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nKrRJbh2VBRtaQ8KBKgDza-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ It's Time to Act: These Are the Best Products to Keep Mice & Rats Out of Your House Before They Invade ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mice and rats sneak indoors in fall, and they can wreck your house. Simple moves with the best products to repel mice and rats will keep you rodent-free. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:38:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kv4DSMUKj5jtK4SaAXbHXm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Avoid a Costly Mistake! Do These 3 Garden Tasks Before the First Frost to Save Yourself in Spring ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you want your garden to spring back to life next year, take care to do these essential garden jobs now... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Environmental Problems]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NqzzLmPjWWSRJVjF8LfU8Z-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Stop Overwintering Bugs – and Keep Them From Coming Back Next Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Overwintering bugs can wreck your garden next year. A little fall pest control now will keep your plot safe in the future. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:31:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:56:05 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PQFwegDjQcYMkCXU635tLh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Neighbor’s Weeds Taking Over Your Garden? A Lawyer Shares Expert Tips on How to Talk to Neighbors & What You Can (and Can't) Do ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We all want to get along with our neighbors, but what if their weeds are creeping into your pristine beds? Here's how to handle a potentially prickly situation. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Weeds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CyN5jKvwC3zhNziJw6rLhG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Top-Rated Deer Deterrent Device is the Humane Way to Protect Your Precious Garden from Hungry Herds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let deer destroy all your hard work. This top-rated deer repellent device has customers raving about how it protects their gardens from deer and wildlife. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathleen Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U4dFQuhPZDzRqbTCnvh5ye-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Deer-Resistant Spring Bulbs That Keep Your Garden Safe from Grazing ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/7-deer-resistant-bulbs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These bulbs stand the best chance against hungry winter deer. Plant them this fall for a beautiful spring. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KP3LneMUZafHJpgtQLTkmb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is Your First Frost Date? (And Why It Matters for the Health of Your Garden) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-is-first-frost-date</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Knowing when your first frost date is sets the pace for everything in your garden. Grab the last ripe harvests, cover what you can, and batten the hatches. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Environmental Problems]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aSx4WhztsSM7mfvvtHJSLR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 5 Pests Could Be Making Their Way Into Your Home as Temperatures Drop – Here's How Pros Say to Stop Them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re worried about your home becoming invaded by pests as the cooler months roll in, look no further. Here's what experts recommend to keep pests out. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ciéra Cree ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/78fUThHDZ7Zp93q9P2LGMb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Spider Season in the Pacific Northwest Is No Joke – But This All-Natural Spray Keeps My Home Free of Creepy Crawlies ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/insects/all-natural-spray-for-spider-season</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keep unwanted arachnids out of your home with this cheap, safe, and effective spray. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Allie Kerkhoff ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r9g6cwVnrEkwYYdeDxnign-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Protect Your Bulbs - 5 Ways to Keep Squirrels from Digging Them Up ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/protect-bulbs-from-squirrels</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These 5 methods stop squirrels in their tracks and keep your beautiful bulbs safe. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:19:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:40:11 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dYaQvHgH8CLQuztyfDUKDn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Do Raccoons Eat? (And How Not to Feed Them by Accident) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Wondering what raccoons eat? Learn their wild and urban diets, why feeding them is bad, and how to keep these pests out of your yard. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5RHPEVQsZkJu2urY7KdJ2B-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Homemade Deer Repellent: 3 Simple Spray Recipes to Keep Plants Safe From Hungry Wildlife ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/animals/homemade-deer-repellent</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keep greedy grazers away from precious plants with one of these easy and effective homemade deer repellent recipes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8NyUwK87YeUt9k9EEYrcWR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Spiders Invading Your Home? These 6 Plants Repel Creepy Crawlies and They Smell Divine! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you don’t want to share your home with inquisitive arachnids, grow these 6 plants that repel spiders – and as a neat bonus, they also smell really lovely ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:15:11 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sdn6cJWrcuqbXkbg5y84m4-1280-80.jpg">
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