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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 ways to avoid bad hedge cutting – gardening professionals reveal the most common trimming mistakes and how not to fall foul of them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover exactly how to avoid having unattractive and unhealthy hedges ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/636YKHkdxyLCocweCPE48g-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Invasive hedge plants to avoid – 5 vigorous species to keep our of your yard and what you should grow instead ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Invasive hedge plants can quickly get out of control and cause damage to your home ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3scsvPfmYcXitxyAj3h3aH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to cut an overgrown hedge – expert tips for tackling unruly and out-of-control boundaries ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover when to trim an overgrown hedge and the expert-recommended rules to follow to bring it back under control ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qLdG63eahSA3R87ixDier-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When to prune a privet hedge – trimming this fast-growing plant is vital to keep it controlled ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover the right time to prune privet, along with expert tips to prune correctly ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:48:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YJ8oeQ9UM6AJsPHPKRZang-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow arborvitae – for evergreen hedge plants that add greenery and privacy to any plot ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Arborvitae can be cleverly used to create an attractive green boundary ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eXk4N3V6J6BodTnj4FWueD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow hedge apple trees – the native species with otherworldly fruits ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Resilient and reliable, this native tree is an unusual species to grow at the back of the yard ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4EKweNs73hRVW4LfAcU7AY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to prune hedges in 6 simple steps – as recommended by a professional gardener ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I’ve cut hedges in prestigious public gardens, and these are some of the key lessons I learned ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:48:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dJCGFhXv7bxU9pkQV5iLuK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When to prune hedges – get the timing right for healthy growth with our expert guide ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-to-prune-hedges</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ It all depends on the type of hedging plants  – discover when to prune evergreen, deciduous and conifer hedges ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QxRQcC5h83HyckfX6SFggd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best edible hedge plants – 5 shrubs perfect for nutritious boundaries ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing edible hedge plants will add fruits and flavor to the perimeter of your plot ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:11:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FvUhX5DLq2bZtPi8bSntcQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[&lt;em&gt;Hazel trees, Corylus avellana, provide lush green foliage as well as delicious hazelnuts &lt;/em&gt;]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Hazel tree with green leaves and fruits in a sunny garden]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Unusual uses for a hedge trimmer – 4 ways to get more value out of this essential power tool ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hedge trimmers seem like they're only good for one job. I spoke to landscaping experts about unusual uses for hedge trimmers to get you more value for money ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:00:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:48:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alex David ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UMLY7eoDJAqa6LtuB8YxR6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I've tested dozens of hedge trimmers, and know how to buy the very best – this is my expert advice ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The market is flooded with cheap plastic hedge trimmers that don't last. Here's how to buy a hedge trimmer that actually works ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alex David ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cLwbxvcHkTXCURyLi5qLw4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best hedge shears – a garden product tester reveals the only shears you should ever buy ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Pruning is a vital part of gardening, so you need to do it with the best tools. After years of testing, I found the ARS KR-1000 are the best shears in the world ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alex David ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LFfbsZMG2C6AnDdH7Mpjde-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to sharpen hedge trimmer blades expertly and safely in 7 simple steps  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ensure your hedge trimmer makes clean cuts and works efficiently by knowing how to keep the blades sharp ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:48:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6bH6Wamspy5tvWNqUqDhh6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best roses for hedges – 10 stunning varieties for color, scent, privacy, and security ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An expert guide to selecting and growing hedge roses ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Hayes ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JA3Nq6EXFDXXvKLFnwb98a-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best hedges for pollinators – 10 shrubs that are beneficial for bees, birds and butterflies ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hedging plants for insects and hummingbirds that will also benefit your backyard ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Hayes ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xUHGn4zhMnRtitqptu2AZ4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The best hedges for pollinators offer food and protection all year round]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[The best hedges for pollinators offer food and protection all year round]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Intruder proof hedge plants – 10 plants to boost home security ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover the hedging options that will make your home more secure ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:00:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:03:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jill Morgan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/te99ekFRfbCVC5EKQieX4X-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can I cut my neighbor's hedge? Legal and real estate experts provide clarity on this often confusing issue ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's not always obvious if you can trim a hedge growing into your yard - this is all you need to know about the law ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:48:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alex David ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2oQWFxgevfCbFPVRbbJHtH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is it antisocial to have an overgrown hedge? Avoid upsetting your neighbors with our expert advice ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Is your yard a blot on the local landscape with its too-tall trees and scruffy foliage? We look at the etiquette of keeping your borders in check ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alison Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZYwf3yVBUu9bxUWzPGgwAe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best fragrant hedge plants – 6 perfumed shrubs for beautiful boundaries ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hedge planting needn't be dull. These hedge ideas will add scent, color and interest to the perimeter of your plot ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:44 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KQkaMMBxGBHBSzfoSxn6cE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How and when to fertilize hedges in spring – expert advice for healthy green growth ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Knowing how and when to fertilize hedges is important and will give your boundaries a boost this year ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:15:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eVsjarETvWKqvjD3pmxjgT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Landscaping with hedges: 11 ways to beautifully enhance or frame your plot ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These clever solutions for landscaping with hedges will transform your space, turning simple garden boundaries into an eye-catching feature ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 11:30:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:48:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sarahwilsonjournalist@gmail.com (Sarah Wilson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Wilson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sPTdktkuMGpURuN99njd8e-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best flowering hedges – 12 plants for beautiful boundaries ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Add flowering hedges for boundaries full of scent, color and seasonal interest ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:00:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jill Morgan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JA3Nq6EXFDXXvKLFnwb98a-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to plant a hedge – and create a beautiful boundary ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-plant-a-hedge</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A step-by-step expert guide for creating a natural barrier with year-round interest, and why now is the ideal time to get planting ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Hayes ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F27ocNAXARRd9fWuucxiiR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Knowing how to plant a hedge helps you create a garden border for security and interest]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[How to plant a hedge to create a beautiful interesting border]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best low-maintenance hedge plants – 9 picks for backyard boundaries ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Natural green boundaries will bring a lush aspect to your backyard ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:00:19 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Fiona Cumberpatch ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ecFchD9kLDHDWZYYjmRN4E-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best front yard hedges for privacy – 10 leafy choices to screen your home from the street ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Up your sense of security with these practical and pretty planting picks ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:00:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:48:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zRkxeHDHvPppohqtVrL7nN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Husqvarna 115iHD55 cordless battery hedge trimmer review – an hour-and-a-half of quiet trimming ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This battery-powered hedge trimmer is easy to use, will tackle small to medium hedges in your yard, and won't disturb the neighbors ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:20:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:48:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alex Temblador ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iFv5GUhoMBAYQN6BB8waZS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How and when to prune a laurel hedge to stop it dominating your yard ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Our expert laurel pruning tips will prevent it spreading quickly and taking over your precious outdoor space ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:00:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:15:22 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b6HNLbWYbjCkvwbrxxMW4R-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best hedges for wildlife –6 varieties for shelter and food ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Make your garden more eco-friendly with the best hedges for wildlife ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Reaney ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nhwXFq7MrdG5PUozKSPFuD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Planting a hedge for wildlife – that provides privacy and structure, too ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/planting-a-hedge-for-wildlife</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn how to grow a wildlife hedge for a more sustainable and wildlife-friendly backyard ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:00:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:48:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Reaney ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/98mL9wfTUrimw4SkVFRcRA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best privacy hedges – 10 plants to create screening  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These privacy hedges will allow you to shield your garden from view in no time. Before long, they will build a dense, leafy barrier to hide you from prying eyes ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:00:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:57 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6WET9hdU8oVgZPswwvjAyk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best fast-growing hedges – 10 ideas for speedy structure and beautiful boundaries ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fast-growing hedges are perfect for demarcating a boundary, adding interest and structure to your boundaries, while also creating privacy and shelter ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2021 12:00:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:48:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Reaney ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3VCwmUWz9EAiGLUEMnhHM8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Monty Don urges us to cut hedges in July – this is why, and how to protect birds nesting in them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These baby bird-friendly tips will ensure your hedge remains healthy over the colder months – but the process begins now ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:48:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ megan.slack@futurenet.com (Megan Slack) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Megan Slack ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ot8Qgg9tYuBabyJoJTsr8o-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why every garden needs a hedgehog house – and how to attract hedgehogs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hedgehogs are increasingly rare – but they are our best friends for natural pest control ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Reaney ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zHWRej5WksxEuiMc2NJBwF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Carol Klein shares her secret on how to create the perfect box hedge – inspired by a Japanese gardening technique ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The celebrated presenter offers her perfect pruning advice just in time for spring ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:00:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:15:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ megan.slack@futurenet.com (Megan Slack) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Megan Slack ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uytTj6EDiZMBq7dXC2EEYb-1280-80.jpg">
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