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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Deadhead These Flowers in May For Stronger Plants and Lots More Blooms – it Takes Seconds and Transforms Your Garden ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're not already a deadheading devotee, May is the time to start snipping faded flowers – you'll be amazed how abundant your backyard becomes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:46:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QKrvy5X2bmsnsDREsSgMzL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Did You Know You Have a Birth Month Hydrangea? Here's All 12 and Their Special Meanings ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hydrangea lovers, rejoice! These extra-special birth month hydrangeas are said to reflect our personalities in the most beautiful way... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:30:00 +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>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4AiTMk3jUuLbTE8qty6jQf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Lilacs After They Finish Blooming in May – 5 Essential Jobs (and the Mistake That Could Cost You Next Year’s Flowers) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What you do straight after flowering determines next year’s display – these simple steps help lilacs recover, stay healthy, and produce more blooms. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u9qHRi6YgB5AhKAvEznCTo-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 11 Purple Flowers Will Bloom All Summer With Almost No Effort – And Make Your Garden Look Like a Designer Planted It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Pollinators will love these long-blooming purple flowers, too! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/daH93VWzm9cu4XLuaVrK3c-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Want to Cheer Up a Shady Wall Fast? These 7 Fragrant Climbers Will Quickly Transform a Dull Corner into a Lush Oasis of Color and Scent ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Think your shady wall is destined to be dull? Think again, as these fast-growing climbers boost the darkest corners of your yard and turn gloomy into glamorous with gorgeous fragrance, color, and lush privacy screening ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 14:44:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L5BV2qB5EMokdS8SWZbSRQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do for Hydrangeas in May for Big Blooms & Strong Summer Growth – 6 Easy Tasks to Do Now Before Shrubs Start Flowering ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here’s what you need to do in May to set up hydrangeas for a summer full of stunning blooms and strong, healthy growth. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Hydrangeas]]></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/XuxW6ViwJ5tx4E5ViXbGYH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do You Know the Most Aromatic Plants for Every Time of Day? Why You Should Be Planting for Morning, Noon, and Evening Fragrance ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You may think of fragrant plants as always on, but the truth is some are more potent at certain times of day. If you are looking for a scent-soaked evening patio or a burst of morning balcony freshness, find out which plants are best for you! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:46:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LhzJVRBXNtYGtZMZ94pSyF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 Fast-Growing Gap-Filling Flowers to Plant in May – These Easy Border Stars Thrive on Neglect and Brighten Your Beds All Summer Long ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don’t panic if you’re still staring at empty patches in beds and borders – just plant these plucky bloomers in May and you’ll be basking in effortless blooms by summer ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:25:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xQkrrfyfVF3Sej6NpuqwqZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Husband Is a Professional Gardener – and He’d Never Let Me Buy These 6 Popular Plants ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From slug magnets to thuggish vines, these are the plants my professional gardener husband simply will not tolerate in our yard – no matter how much I argue. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JntzyC8woPgLFW8iSDyndE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Scent a Path or Driveway With This Resilient Low Growing Plant – it Releases a Cloud of Fresh Fragrance Whenever it’s Stepped On ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Creeping thyme has an incredible citrus aroma as well as pretty purple flowers: plant it in your driveway or entrance path to greet visitors and welcome you home with a heady burst of lemon scent. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ixJVyfpunF6UCkVueMD4QX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Roses in May – 6 Essential Tasks for a Spectacular Display of Blooms That Keep Coming All Summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A few well-timed May jobs can transform your roses – encouraging repeat flowering, stronger growth, and healthier plants through the summer months. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ze2nBxyV2FQuaN6AwsfVnL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Every Garden Needs One Plant That Thrives on Neglect – These Are the 6 Best Ones to Choose ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ There are plants that ask for attention… and then there are the ones that quietly get on with it. These are the latter. ]]>
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                                                                                                <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/oCAjZZzGdYjBbWqa3cz3oL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 Best Plants For Patio Pots if You Want Maximum Flowers For Minimum Effort – These Perennials are as Low Maintenance as They are Lovely ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Yes, you can fill your patio with wonderful color, year after year, without having to water every day. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WZJU7M4GkiovDetfSkrxjB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do If You Have an Invasive Bradford Pear Tree Growing in Your Yard ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you find a Bradford pear tree growing in your yard, it's important to act fast to prevent this highly invasive plant from spreading. Here's what to do. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Trees]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HKhtYwiLsPHdnpWmnckUH6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Perennials to Plant in May for Jaw-Dropping Color That Starts in Spring and Lasts All the Way Through Summer ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/perennials-to-plant-in-may</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These are my absolute must-plant perennials for May, if you want a colorful show that starts in spring and lasts all summer long. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pi6A2DZ9LxRtdwmz7q4q4C-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is Your Yard Too Small? These 6 Powerhouse Roses Only Need 2 Feet to Thrive ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/roses/6-compact-roses</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let a small yard stop you. These six mini rose varieties are perfect for pots and patios. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DpvFjVspV7M4CHmYvJJ6XP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Foolproof Plants for May – Grow Them Now and Transform a Hot Mess Garden into Something Stunning ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foolproof-plants-for-may</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If your garden isn’t going to plan, May is your chance to reset... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k77j4XsLke8BFjYKiMA5RC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Hemerocallis fulva, the orange day-lily, tawny daylily, corn lily, tiger daylily, fulvous daylily or ditch lily in soft sunshine ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Hemerocallis fulva, the orange day-lily, tawny daylily, corn lily, tiger daylily, fulvous daylily or ditch lily in soft sunshine ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Absolute Unicorn Plant Promises Big Blooms, Fabulous Scent, and Serious Low-Maintenance Beauty ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/unicorn-plant-double-lilac</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A rare combination of bold blooms, rich fragrance, and repeat flowering, all in one easy-care shrub? Sign us up... ]]>
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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/6cBgKUXB6rwzPd2EKDUANk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Flower Glows in the Dark. No, Really! Here's How You Can Grow the World's First Bioluminescent Plant. ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/petunia/firefly-petunia-worlds-first-bioluminescent-plant</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The world's first bioluminescent plant is finally affordable! Snatch yours up before they sell out. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Petunias]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Liz Baessler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TaFvz2CY9LuhBvTGgR34ei-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Neighbors Love My Flowering Tree So Much They've All Planted One, Too  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/magnolia/flowering-tree-my-neighbors-love</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ It marks the seasons better than anything else I’ve planted... ]]>
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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/7hWarUexvfgERXEFH5VhZY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Stunning close-up of large pale pink magnolia flowers in full spring bloom on branches with fresh green buds. ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Stunning close-up of large pale pink magnolia flowers in full spring bloom on branches with fresh green buds. ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Prune These 7 Garden Shrubs in May – Here’s EXACTLY How Much to Snip Off to Get Lots More Flowers Next Spring ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Pruning is scary when you’re a beginner gardener, we know, but be brave and show these spring-flowering plants some tough love. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sFLEd7eU9aHi9rVb8P4CUk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ditch the Red Feeder – This Totally Unique Flower Evolved Just to Attract Hummingbirds, and It's Incredibly Easy to Grow! ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/corkscrew-vine-hummingbirds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ This vine's snail-shaped flowers are specially designed to fit a hummingbird's tongue. There's still time to plant it this spring and get hoards of hummers! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:18:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Liz Baessler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HbUAa3vacXCyvpR9mVrrJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/low-effort-high-reward-plants</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you want a garden that looks amazing without constant upkeep, try these easy-breezy plants (they practically take care of themselves)... ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dbwDFoi6TaCrM6jXeo9JU7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don’t Wait! Plant These 9 Flower Seeds in May for Nonstop Summer Color ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ All you have to do is direct-sow these seeds in May and you'll get months of summer color in return. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uNsMSdJxmcAutWpbmkqdxi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Your Christmas Cactus Before Spring Ends – Miss This Window and It May Not Flower Again, but Get It Right for More Blooms Next Season ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let your Christmas cactus go dormant without this essential reset. Follow these simple spring steps to ensure a lush, flower-heavy display next season. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PYDDAiLMK6KRG2uoRt8G9m-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 Gorgeous Perennials That Stop Weeds Taking Over Your Yard – Plant Them Early in Spring for Effortless Ground Cover ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Just because the growing season is underway, that doesn’t mean you need to spend the next few months weeding. Meet the 8 perennials that can keep beds, borders and pathways weed free – but act now, because the planting window is closing fast! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YkBkGDJHacAm3AZwHuyFsR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Underwhelmed by Your Fragrant Flowers? Scent-Stacking Is the New Garden Trend That Turns Borders Into a Wall of Perfume ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Transform your garden into a living perfume blend. Discover how to balance top, middle, and base notes using aromatic herbs, roses, and night-blooming flowers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eJZGNE58XDwjfMibJA3c8c-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sow These 7 Lovely Heritage Flowers for an Easy Yard Refresh – You Only Have to Plant These Self-Seeders Once to Fill Your Beds with Color Year After Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re looking for easy color but you also appreciate the finer things in life, these heritage flowers are a timeless treasure that will save you loads of future planting time ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CxLTsmbCMfzF4kSaeVKtz9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Grow Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower for Bold Blooms That Last All Summer ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/how-to-grow-cheyenne-spirit-coneflower</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ With its sunset shades, first-year flowers, and easygoing nature, ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ coneflower brings long-lasting color and pollinator appeal to borders and containers – all with minimal care. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vPY6MpBv3f4FbbbekhmKB5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 Easy Flowering Shrubs You Can Plant and Forget in April – These Spectacular Bloomers Thrive on Neglect & Give Gorgeous Curb Appeal ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/plant-and-forget-easy-flowering-shrubs-for-maximum-curb-appeal</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stunning flowering shrubs don’t have to be hard work. These 8 plant and forget options are the epitome of easy living. Plant them now for gorgeous color from spring through summer – with zero stress ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:22:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Shrubs]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y2dcXQgD6CTs3hpSz4rL43-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Summer Bulbs That Thrive on Neglect – Just Plant in April and Forget About Them Until the Summer Show Begins ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Plant these low-maintenance summer bulbs now, then sit back and wait for the beautiful blooms and stunning foliage to unfold this summer. It's as easy as that! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bulbs]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S5HMBWYYXJeNQ2kVitCA7H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Trailing Plants That Look Terrific Cascading From a Hanging Basket – April is the Perfect Time to Add Them to Your Garden Planters ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These thriller spiller plants will add plenty of drama to a hanging basket and they're all easy to grow, even if you're a beginner gardener. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mb32VM8KMBReKN5R3zyQsP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ An Old Gardening Legend Says Rusty Water Revives Sickly Hydrangeas and Azaleas – But I've Found Something that Works Much Faster to Reinvigorate Your Blooming Favorites ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/hydrangea/hydrangea-leaves-turning-yellow-dont-use-rusty-water-use-this-instead</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hydrangea leaves looking yellow? Some folks think rusty nails or rusty water can save sick hydrangeas – but if you’re smart, you’ll try this quick and nifty trick instead ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:27:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Hydrangeas]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SsUgMLdZkoE4kReR4KzMEc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do This In April for Dazzling Clematis Flowers... Unless You Have This One Specific Variety ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/clematis/clematis-in-april</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ April is the time to wake clematis vines up and get them growing. But how you do that depends on which type you have. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Clematis]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/opST2VeiM2kWeYRZdTVPHn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Have You Grown All 8 of These Classic Annual Flowers? Only Serious Gardeners Can Say They Have ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/classic-annual-flowers</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Flowers earn their place on the must-grow list not because they’re trendy, but because they always deliver. Gardeners in the know can't pass up these classics. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZwsEnksmzshbMKaWFiD3iC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Meet Your Perfect Rose to Plant Now, With a Scent to Match Your Favorite Perfume & Fill Your Garden With a Fragrance You Adore ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Roses have all sorts of different scents from sweet honey to spicy cloves, with fruity as well as floral notes, so use your favorite perfume to guide you to the exact right variety that will fragrance your backyard with an aroma you love. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:44:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fL7q89398svLne92KNSgHd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 4 Magic Ingredients to Make Hanging Baskets Low Maintenance and Produce Lots More Flowers, All Summer Long ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hanging baskets are a beautiful addition to any backyard, but are they hard work? Not if you add these little extras that take all the stress out of growing a stunning suspended container. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eBL8gfWhnUsiWQc9vRRWHX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Say Hello to Your Birth Month Orchid – and Its Surprisingly Personal Meaning ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These stunning indoor orchids aren’t just beautiful; they each carry a symbolic meaning tied to your birth month... ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2BMwE8Rgtb6u8VEMSQo6sf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do with Dahlias in April to Double Your Blooms – These 3 Easy Spring Tricks Help to Give You an Extended Season of Fuller Flowers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ April is a make-or-break month for dahlias, and these insider secrets can help you buy more flowering time and multiply your blooms for the ultimate summer borders ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:23:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Dahlia Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wew9Nu6XFAyZqNKfAWydMN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ If I Could Only Plant One Perennial in April, It Would Be This – It Suppresses Weeds, Thrives on Neglect, Flowers for Months, and Effortlessly Fills Gaps in Borders, Containers, and Path Edges ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/geranium/plant-hardy-geranium-the-hardy-perennial-that-does-it-all</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hardy geraniums are the hardest working perennials you can grow. Planting this pretty ground cover hero in April guarantees low-maintenance flowering beauty from spring to fall. When a plant is this generous with blooms and asks for so little in return, who can resist? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wNMpVUFJUdp6nFRtR5cbRN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Loved These Blue Spring Flowers – Until I Realized They’re Taking Over My Garden ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/invasive-blue-spring-flowers</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These invasive flowers are popping up in gardens everywhere, and they’re harder to control than you might think... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7EXtKL8KQuSKrPe8xArL4i-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Stunning Ornamental Grasses That Actually Thrive on Neglect – They'll Come Back Strong Year After Year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/ornamental-grass/plant-and-forget-ornamental-grasses</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These plant-and-forget beauties will come back stronger each year. This is laidback gardening at its finest! ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qoyy5erAQnMTZDdJEtGyHi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do This to Roses in April for Your Biggest Blooms Yet: This Spring Wake-Up Will Kick Them into Gear ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ April is when most roses leave their winter dormancy phase, so it's the perfect time to give them some extra attention. Here's exactly what you should be doing. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:12:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/feNn8nS3s6dFZLPnV5AKiS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ ALDI Is Selling This Popular "It" Hydrangea for Just $9.99 — But It's Guaranteed to Sell Out Fast ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/hydrangea/aldi-is-selling-this-popular-it-hydrangea-for-just-usd9-99-but-its-guaranteed-to-sell-out-fast</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ At $9.99, the ever-popular 'Annabelle' Hydrangea is an absolute steal. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:12:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Hydrangeas]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Allie Kerkhoff ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FmRmNJ638QVWcuvGVvn9E5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Identifying and Treating Common Azalea Pests – Your Guide to Healthier Shrubs ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/azalea/azalea-pests</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's a roundup of the biggest azalea pest offenders, and what to do about them. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@gardeningknowhow.com (Bonnie L. Grant) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jAZbU2JRuDPr6XyaJ9zDcE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 Easiest Shrubs to Grow for Effortless Beauty, Even if You’re A Beginner Gardener  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/easiest-shrubs-for-beginners</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Gorgeous landscaping doesn't have to be hard. These low-maintenance shrubs are perfect for beginner gardeners and pros alike! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:36:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Shrubs]]></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/6XMnCAbrypnxm84u9WHXhH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea Brings Sweet, Color-Changing Blooms – Here’s How to Grow It ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/hydrangea/strawberry-sundae-hydrangea</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn how to care for a beautiful Strawberry Sundae hydrangea – the compact shrub that changes color throughout the season. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sZGRuiUAmdDPgRxYieK7v5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Kill Your Peonies With Kindness This April – Avoid These 3 Common Pitfalls or You Risk Missing Out on This Year's Blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Loving your peonies is understandable, but the wrong sort of attention could cost you those pillowy blooms. Here are 3 kindness traps to avoid in April to guarantee your front row seat for the ultimate flower show ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bE3ZQBXGgCZJddBCBTMGSh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do with Japanese Maples in April – Prep Your Tree for a Spectacular Season ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ April is when Japanese maples are just waking up from their winter dormancy. Now's the time to pounce to ensure a successful year. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:53:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Maple Trees]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mei92KEZ8RzJgbf2pMR62C-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Stylish Privacy Plants To Screen Your Garden if You’ve Already Had Enough of Your Annoying Neighbors This Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When you’re planting for privacy, using layers of airy planting is the smart and stylish DIY solution to screen your backyard from prying neighbors. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wUzhpqFSe4FsMrGDugoj98-1280-80.jpg">
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