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                            <title><![CDATA[ Latest from Gardening Know How in Ornamental ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 Fling-and-Forget Flower Seeds To Scatter Before Spring Ends for Abundant Blooms Year After Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ All these seeds need light to germinate so simply sprinkle them into borders for the easiest-ever display of beautiful blooms ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 08:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NTQFHmRJDmBxpZhbLBNHjJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Flower is Quietly Replacing Roses – It Blooms for Months and Looks Even More Dramatic ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These tender perennials are having a major moment in gardens right now, and they’re proving hard to ignore. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:03:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/25iT2KFapeGF3jgXNib9S3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Wisteria in June to Set Up Vines for Beautiful Blooming Again Next Spring – 5 Easy Tasks to Do This Month ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Blooming may be done by now, but June is actually when wisteria does the most work. Here’s how to help it get ready for next spring. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Wisteria]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3bGyL3jpZ7nEb6wySQB5a8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Fast-Growing Flowers That Bloom in Weeks – Sow Them Before May Ends to Fill Border Gaps and Patio Pots With Easy Summer Color ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These cheap, speedy seeds will grow hundreds of blooms in time for summer, filling your garden with flowers, quick, in all zones. What are you waiting for? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gGi7zmCZSVr9qaCnjKnpBe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 7 Best ‘Set and Forget’ Plants for Your Vacation Style – So Your Garden Looks Good All Holiday ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From weekend breakers to long-haul travelers, these low-maintenance bloomers keep thriving even when you’re not around to fuss over them... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GFGHsWhDZx2Gx8dQnAUrbj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do This to Your Clematis before May Ends for a Summer Brimming with Gorgeous, Trailing Stars ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let your clematis fall behind! Follow this May checklist to get it ready for its best summer yet. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Clematis]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FbMANq4iQZ7mGq3pYoJSWY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Orchids in May to Set Them Up for Stunning Blooms & Strong Growth This Summer – 6 Easy Tasks You Must Do Now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ May is a key month for orchid care. A handful of well-timed tasks now will ensure plenty of flowers and healthy growth going into summer. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Orchids]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tkZtMC3e7SjUqSiK6nQwv9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Tough Trees That Can Handle Whatever the Weather Throws at Them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You don't have to sacrifice good looks to get a tree that will survive all the wild weather we get. All these beauties are as tough as they come… ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 08:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[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/y8pxnTZy93m77PoVQioch5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Pretty Self-Seeding Flowers That Will Quietly Fill Gaps And Bare Patches All By Themselves ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These low-fuss bloomers gently spread, naturalise, and return year after year – often in exactly the spots your garden needs them most ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jDfcWsSamdFyN6hdZd6HxP-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 7 Perennials Flower All Summer Long Without Constant Deadheading – And Look So Pretty Doing It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you want long-lasting color without the constant upkeep, these easygoing perennials keep blooming with surprisingly little effort ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R9Xer8udYcVTTVN3q6LLAN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do with Your Magnolia Tree in May – 6 Easy Ways to Get Even More Flowers Next Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ready for a healthier, flower-heavy tree? Master these essential spring tasks that protect shallow roots and keep your magnolia vibrant all season long. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Magnolia]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jvSouCD7b4fWjZ8ZHSVWDM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Best Roses for Cutting Gardens – for Long-Lasting Blooms That Look Equally Beautiful in Bouquets and Garden Beds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Long stems, cut blooms that last for weeks in a vase, and intoxicating fragrance... You can't beat these five gorgeous types of roses for cutting gardens. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZQyXkbKLKLJYYJ7jDA273d-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Meet Your Birth Month Wildflower – and the Meaning Behind All 12 Beautiful Blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From woodland trilliums to vibrant butterfly milkweed, your birth month wildflower might reveal more about you than you think... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vAqoriuu7KuuTQcGw7B5FZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dahlia Fertilizer Guide: How to Get a Summer of Massive Blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Use the right fertilizer at the right time and your dahlias will reward you with the biggest blooms you've seen yet. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:44:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Dahlia Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9G8QxnTPTovYTgi8QE8EJ4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Fragrant Perennial Is Quietly Replacing Lavender – It’s Hardier, Blooms Longer, and Pollinators Love It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I grow both side by side in containers at home, but one consistently flowers longer, attracts more bees, and steals the show every summer. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2a2TtHVMsUugDWrFXbJAAX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What You Do to Azaleas in May Can Make or Break Next Year's Blooms – 5 Tasks You Must Do Now Before Summer ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/azalea/what-to-do-to-azaleas-in-may</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you don't do anything else in your garden this month, make sure you complete these tasks to ensure your azaleas bloom beautifully again next spring. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Azaleas]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PRJLbWVUFXKALAK5vvvAKH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Tough Perennials That Thrive in Dry, Forgotten Corners of the Yard and Add Effortless Pops of Color ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Having a fabulous garden doesn't mean you have to bend over backwards and baby your plants. Try some super tough perennials that won't mind being left alone. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Ornamental Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zKkcRtZ6hEzT4tQuvFXHna-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don’t Plant Dahlias Before You’ve Made This One Vital Check! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Make sure your tubers are good to grow with a quick and simple test, so you don't waste time and garden space. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Dahlia Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o6dQq6kidaZScfvZJM3GtF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The One Hydrangea To Plant For More Songbirds – It’s Beautiful, Low-Maintenance, And Easy To Grow ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/hydrangea/hydrangea-to-plant-for-songbirds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If there are two things everyone loves, it’s hydrangeas and songbirds – here’s why they’re a match made in heaven. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Hydrangeas]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3CtHDyipXXSEakn3F2fyTD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Tiny Fast-Growing Perennial Flowers That Cover Bare Soil And Fill Garden Gaps Year After Year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/6-tiny-fast-growing-perennial-flowers-that-cover-bare-soil-and-fill-garden-gaps-year-after-year</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bare patches don’t stand a chance against these pretty blooms! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xz8UbjvBDNRSsjmivFTj56-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hosta May Checklist: Do This Now to Get Better Hostas Before Summer Hits ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/hosta/hostas-in-may</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ May is the month hostas truly take off. Here's what you need to do now to ensure healthy, vibrant growth before the summer heat. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Hostas]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b5A78ZsKudbGzQvuJ7xMS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Flowering Shrubs That Might Actually Be Better Than Hydrangeas for Small Spaces – and Look Just as Gorgeous ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/gorgeous-plants-similar-to-hydrangea-for-small-spaces</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hydrangeas inspire a singular passion, but they can get too big for smaller yards. Luckily, these compact hydrangea lookalikes offer equally spectacular blooms and work in a range of tricky corners, without the space-hogging footprint ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:36:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Hydrangeas]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K4rkivqDnjWHoLyhtmMMWh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Want More of Your Favorite Plants for Free? Divide These 7 Perennials in May to Double Your Blooms This Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re looking for easy ways to multiply your garden favorites, the easy answer is to divide them. Here are the perennials to split in May for better plant health, free flowers, and an easy high-impact border ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:10:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:38:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rURmDq7XJCNb7FdN6CZGmS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Bother Deadheading These 6 Low-Maintenance Annual Flowers – They Keep Blooming All Summer on Their Own ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/low-maintenance-annual-flowers-you-dont-need-to-deadhead</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Put down your pruners! These easy-to-grow annual flowers don't need any deadheading to keep blooming from spring to the first frost of fall. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/64mD8rdki9nqyXYWoZ7Zv8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do with Peonies this May for Bigger Blooms and Longer Lasting Displays – 3 Easy Steps You Must Take Before It’s Too Late ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The countdown to the ultimate flower show is on! If you’re gazing at fat buds with bated breath, here are the 3 tiny tasks that guarantee the biggest, blousiest blooms ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Peonies]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dT36PFxvP4cs2LRx3BR3sV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Peonies Not Blooming? You May Be Making One of These 6 Common Mistakes That Kill Flowers Before They Ever Open ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/peonies-not-blooming.htm</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These peony care mistakes could be killing your blooms. Here are the most common reasons for peonies not blooming and how to fix them fast. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:13:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Peonies]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P7ETYfWeHShMoLmaDtYYkN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ White Hydrangea Varieties: Our Top 8 Shrubs That Will Make Your Garden Pop ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Want a striking look in your garden this summer? The vivid white of these hydrangea flowers stands out strong against deep green foliage. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:38:21 +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/ucbZQPSs6SbmDY8hzbc63C-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Easy Homemade Rose Fertilizer Recipe Ensures Huge Blooms for Years to Come – Plus, You Probably Have What You Need to Make It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This simple homemade rose fertilizer is my secret to successful blooms that return year after year. And you only need a few common household items to make it. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:35:08 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zfw5jf4YjFJ4hkUDtKB9M8-1280-80.jpg">
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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>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:38:58 +0000</updated>
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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>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/6-best-plants-that-thrive-on-neglect</link>
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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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Spectacular display of clematis blooms in parks of Toronto.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Spectacular display of clematis blooms in parks of Toronto.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 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>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/best-perennial-plants-for-patio-pots</link>
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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>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/what-to-do-if-you-have-an-invasive-bradford-pear-tree-growing-in-your-yard</link>
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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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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Shrubs]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <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>
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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>
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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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                                                                                                                    <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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