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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don’t Forget to Fertilize These Plants in April – For Bountiful Displays and Bigger Blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This is an important task for early spring –  discover what to feed, and the best fertilizers to use ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <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/9xDWBrpVuELRJASwf4ogmf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Organic Gardeners All Agree That Adding This Natural, Non-Toxic 'Black Gold' to Your Soil Will Turbo Charge Plants ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover exactly how worm castings benefit plants, and how to use them ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <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/feT6RyuuEVtgVWKftV5vKH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Fertilize Plants That Aren't Growing in Winter – One Pro Gardener Says it Damages Them in 5 Ways, and is a Waste of Time ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Should you fertilize plants in winter? Only in warmer climates where plants are still growing ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <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/CRgBV5ofswveYkRLgbzEaP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How and when to fertilize olive trees – for healthy evergreen growth and a bumper harvest of fruits year after year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While they are tough, these evergreen trees can benefit from an application of feed every now and then ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ijWRJ9BPwKzze8RZpJAwid-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ It is vital to fertilize mandevilla for the best display – here’s the perfect regime for stunning vines covered in dazzling blooms to attract hummingbirds  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover when to fertilize mandevilla, along with the best feeds to use ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <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/vM5r3MhpruwWo8HGj5XLuG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How and when to fertilize fig trees – for lush growth and a bounty of fruit every summer ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-and-when-to-fertilize-fig-trees</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These impressive fruiting trees can benefit from the occasional application of feed ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PFonVGxhLRd7Tqt3fbK8Z9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Feeding hostas will give you strong, stunning plants, but how you do it differs season-to-season – we reveal the perfect regime ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-and-how-to-fertilize-hostas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ How to fertilize hostas in spring and summer, including the best feeds to use ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <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/pV8RrPirfPxjeyYghjcvyE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to fertilize coneflowers – what I do as a professional gardener for long-lasting showstopping flowers ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fertilize-coneflowers</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Feeding coneflowers can help to give your plants a boost during summer ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ca3tr3UHKaHGy3K5Hn4CdF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is it necessary to fertilize Shasta daisies? Expert advice from a pro grower for long-lasting blooms this summer  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learning how to fertilize Shasta daisies can help to encourage more blooms during August and September ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oBPnBE9tZrMcxLJm6vknJa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is it necessary to fertilize red hot pokers? Here's what I do as a plant pro to enjoy masses of long-lasting fiery flowers ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/is-it-necessary-to-fertilize-red-hot-pokers</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover when and how to fertilize red hot pokers and the best products to use ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pwrP679hvo5SvwbbCgJTUa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to fertilize daylilies – my essential tips as a professional gardener for lush, long-lasting flowers this summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover when to fertilize daylilies and the best products to use ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCR72hSxuXcXJGKAysW9AL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Now’s the time to boost summer pots – this easy-to-use fertilizer shaker is the one product your garden needs for more flowers through fall ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If your pots are looking a little tired, this fertilizer from Organic Plant Magic is fast and fool proof ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Agapanthus put on the best display when routinely fed in spring and summer – discover exactly when to fertilize and the best products to use ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Whether growing in the ground or pots, agapanthus benefits from a regular feeding regime ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <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/GqSuAi29SxGgxf6CZVqrfY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to fertilize sweet peas – expert advice from a professional gardener for long-lasting, fragrant flowers this summer ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fertilize-sweet-peas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Feeding your sweet peas will help to extend the floral show ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hBHGaxG644abFw3ac5KyY6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is urine the ultimate organic plant fertilizer? The science says yes – here's how it can transform your flowerbeds (for free) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/using-urine-as-a-plant-fertilizer</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Forget pricey fertilizers, this ancient approach is making a comeback ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G84EAS99CW7DuZ7Bouacge-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to make compost tea – this simple concoction is the best organic fertilizer for plants, says a composting expert ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-make-compost-tea</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Packed with nutrients, this easy DIY will boost growth of edible and ornamental plants alike ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SmQsHZweMdNVXPAr4UZXMd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fertilizing bell peppers is vital for vigorous plants and rich harvests – discover exactly when to feed and the best products to use ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fertilize-bell-peppers</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Experts reveal what makes a perfect feeding regime for bell peppers ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <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/bx8rsNSAwnmLW2N88WgME-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How and when to fertilize winter jasmine – avoid harming your plants by feeding at the wrong time ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fertilizing during the wrong season can reduce winter jasmine blooms ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:11:47 +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/hSNF9bZiVcP3J93p3s8yb5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How and when to fertilize leeks – plus expert tips for the best feeds to use ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover the nutrients leeks need and recommended methods of feeding them for a bumper crop ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:46:11 +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/u3UCgUWUoWjf8BPVK6mMRY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What does fertilizer do for plants? We reveal the reasons why feeding is vital ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-does-fertilizer-do-for-plants</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bright foliage, big crops and an abundance of blooms are just some of the benefits of plant fertilizer ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:30:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:23 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5LoFoSPkJrvEPjYwPWEceV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Houseplants you don't need to fertilize often – 5 that almost never need feeding ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/houseplants-you-dont-need-to-fertilize-often</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These low-maintenance indoor plants will thrive nonetheless ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:31:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:24 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eEJoRYZPdfJ3bwG6948zF4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How often to fertilize a lawn – 3 key factors that influence the number of feeds your grass needs a year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-often-to-fertilize-a-lawn</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ How many times should you fertilize your lawn? The answer depends on location, soil type, and choice of feed ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:30:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:46:11 +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/9CtZR5v4cw8KtESNTbdzKa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to fertilize trees naturally – expert tips for encouraging strong growth ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fertilize-trees-naturally</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Give your backyard trees a boost without resorting to synthetic products with this advice ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 11:30:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:32 +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/bRZQWsoSt37nJut2PjrXPD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to fertilize container plants – and 3 crucial things not to do ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fertilize-container-plants</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to fertilize container plants - indoors and out - for the healthiest blooms, foliage and crops ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:27 +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/ri2Q96tEiSUzeJh6S3gNHN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fertilizing zucchini is crucial for healthy plants and higher yields – discover when and how to feed them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tips for a great feeding regime and how to pick a perfect fertilizer for zucchini ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:28 +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/nbGvuK8KFVfKhcVxUDNbES-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do you need to fertilize fuchsias? An expert gardener reveals the best way to care for these vibrant plants ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Knowing how to fertilize fuchsias and the best products to use will keep your plants healthy ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P2JKHcPRRXc7crHCoJYkA9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When and how to fertilize chilli plants – plus expert tips for the best feeds to use ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover expert-recommended fertilizers for chili pepper plants to get the best harvest ]]>
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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/M3dDyhmwsqvkZmPa85t2rc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fertilizing lilies is a vital summer task – to guarantee even more blooms next year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to fertilize lilies for healthy plants with prolific blooms ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E2jPdDw4WpjeHJX58ko2WF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do you need to fertilize beets? Why you should feed for bigger and better harvests ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fertilize-beets</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover when and how often to fertilize beets - and what are the best beet fertilizers ]]>
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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/Kx836jGqYjdf8inVnVf48P-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do I need to fertilize my Japanese maple? An expert gardener reveals how best to care for these impressive trees ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fertilize-japanese-maples</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Knowing when, and when not, to fertilize Japanese maples will prevent you from loving your trees to death ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/79pz7w9AhwMetbbXsWgGz-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When and how to fertilize eggplants and the best feeds to pick for bumper harvests ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-and-how-to-fertilize-eggplants</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Everything you need to know to pick fertilizer for eggplants and avoid any feeding mistakes ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:31 +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/9QewoybapKBZmpTrns3vgH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to fertilize lantana – for long-lasting rainbow blooms ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fertilize-lantana</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Knowing how and when to fertilize lantana can help to extend the flower show in your yard ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:11:57 +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/xMoHF7kgqniybDST69jEDD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to fertilize a monstera – plant experts share how to give this statement houseplant a boost for a luscious indoor jungle ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fertilize-a-monstera</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Feeding your monstera correctly can double the amount of tropical foliage in your home ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:46:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2k3YDaL93hdMdmpY6BnGaR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is it necessary to fertilize wisteria? Feeding these resilient and vigorous climbers can often do more harm than good ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fertilize-wisteria</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Knowing when, and when not, to fertilize wisteria is a crucial part of caring for this fragrant climber ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:11:58 +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/HvA6g8hB7vJqUYzxhiNadE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is it necessary to fertilize hollyhocks? Experts reveal how best to care for these colorful blooms ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/is-it-necessary-to-fertilize-hollyhocks</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hollyhocks are famed for their flowers, and feeding can give them a boost ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CVcgg3wF9qPCDdJVf7DVoB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When and how to fertilize weigela – timing is critical when feeding this colorful shrub ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fertilize-weigela</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learning how to fertilize weigela correctly is an important part of caring for these vibrant plants ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:46:14 +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/pY6d4MxhHUUPEQuSpV57Zk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is it necessary to fertilize crepe myrtle? Experts reveal how best to care for this colorful shrub ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/is-it-necessary-to-fertilize-crepe-myrtle-experts-reveal-the-best-plant-care-for-this-colorful-shrub</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Overfeeding these plants can often do more harm than good ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:33 +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/PHSHZofhJTr8vPo2MUZEa8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 plants to fertilize in July – expert advice for healthy plants and bountiful blooms throughout summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Feeding your shrubs and perennials this month will keep your borders in fine form ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:35 +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/ttVdpBV3YtvUZ5cPVZqbai-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to fertilize geraniums – pro tips for flourishing blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Gardening experts share advice for feeding pelargoniums in both pots and borders ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7yAG86FPwtGP9wrKtM6s6m-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to make your own rose fertilizer – 4 expert-recommended methods ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/make-your-own-rose-fertilizer</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Get a fantastic display of blooms, and save some money, with our guide to the best homemade rose fertilizers ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:35 +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/mBTE4cQp2ynYYSBkMysZD3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 common fertilizing mistakes and how to avoid making them in your garden ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bad fertilizing habits could be harming your plant's health ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:37 +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/SR7meVrXcCeQD2fKDST3bn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to fertilize bougainvillea – for vibrant flowers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Knowing when and how to fertilize bougainvillea can help your plants thrive ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N722LS8WovYqCVZ7xDtmj5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How and when to fertilize jasmine – for healthy climbing plants full of blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learning how and when to fertilize jasmine can help give your flowering plants a boost during the growing season ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to make your own tomato fertilizer – for thriving plants and mouth-watering harvests ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/make-your-own-tomato-fertilizer</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Go truly organic and make a DIY tomato fertilizer from plants or kitchen waste ]]>
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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/VGza5gjB8gUi7Aw5mV4SUY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When and how to fertilize lilacs – for healthy flowering shrubs  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fertilize-lilacs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fertilizing lilac shrubs at the wrong time or with the wrong product can do more harm than good ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:39 +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/2UeuFMvWpQFEuGFACLDmTB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to fertilize hibiscus – plus expert tips on when to do it for abundant blooms ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fertilize-hibiscus</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Feed this tropical plant for a display of spectacular blooms that will wow in your backyard ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HxGcgS3ZcJ4PHgyuvVMhAJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How and when to fertilize hellebores – for healthy plants and better blooming ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hellebores are low-maintenance plants that seldom need fertilizing, but some feeding after flowering can give your plants a boost ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4AUGNy9535EWbG8Q2qpfQJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to fertilize anthuriums – and when to do it for glorious blooms that last for longer  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Feeding these flowering houseplants will reward you with a spectacular display ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7S9yk24c96vyw8rRBMjAyS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can you fertilize wildflowers? Experts share how to keep your wild garden thriving ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing wildflowers is a wonderful way to increase the biodiversity in your yard, but how much care does it require? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vK8E88tdB5vgW3ybLenGwG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How and when to fertilize clematis plants – for a profusion of colorful blooms  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Feeding your clematis plants will ensure that your climbers stay healthy and floriferous ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/saDvbXR6P9v6ukd4D5rf3W-1280-80.jpg">
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