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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can succulents survive frost? Expert tips on when to grow these plants outdoors ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Native to hot, dry climates, it's no surprise succulents need some extra care in winter ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aypimn5EUoULr5AW3LDAB8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Red hot poker varieties – 15 of the best types for sizzling summer color ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With their upright stems and bold colors, it's not hard to see why these red hot poker varieties are a favorite garden perennial ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anne Swithinbank ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8kfMYWNUtXGSpVcZpwgg2j-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to overwinter azaleas – and safeguard your plants until spring with this expert advice ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Prepare now for spectacular results next season from these floriferous shrubs ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jacky Parker ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XYBNgkeL9EhNFtxNBathuU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Plants that complement daffodils – for pots and borders that will dazzle in winter and spring ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We reveal five plants that complement daffodils with lush foliage and vibrant color ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/psodDheZfjXtw9aNPxL4eh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can poinsettias live outside in the winter? Keep these festive beauties thriving all season with these expert tips ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Gardening experts share the ideal temperatures for poinsettias and essential care tips to keep them healthy outdoors throughout the winter ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lola.houlton@futurenet.com (Lola Houlton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lola Houlton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zJeD2PMo4AkcqFbb5AjWXF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 frost hardy perennials ideal for northern gardens – these plants can survive freezing winters and still come back each spring ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This selection of frost tolerant perennials are suitable for gardens in colder climates ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:11:46 +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/9pKK3DLBjW9mWN52v5XA9M-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How temperature affects plant growth – and how you can be sure your plants are warm enough ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The temperature your plants grow in impacts a number of plant processes ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kz3935jGcAYtr7z65YnJTF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best native irises to plant in fall – 5 species to grow with dramatic and colorful flowers next year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing native irises will prove to be a hit with pollinators in the spring and summer months ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S9Y2CcyrhscZExwdaQErUW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Shasta daisies – 10 varieties of these joyful, hardy perennials  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The best Shasta daisies will fill your yard with uplifting color and cheerful flowers every year ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ig3ACv7ETTt9Tyk6A9q5V7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best monarda varieties – 10 types of pollinator-friendly beebalm ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This perennial is a butterfly magnet, adding fragrance and biodiversity to your yard ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k4bbAnvZ3ioBjrCCVLryaH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I discovered these plants with superpowers in Singapore, and now I’m determined to grow them in my own backyard ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These 6 plants stole my heart in Asia for their taste, scent and intriguing properties ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ rachel.bull@futurenet.com (Rachel Bull) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachel Bull ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zi6vTZHVMvDokX5MZq8fCM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Rock garden plants – 10 of the best varieties and how to grow them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to choose and grow rock garden plants to create an alpine-inspired feature in your yard ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Hayes ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JrEkhZkYxyhtdoreJYfesK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Rock garden plants are climate resilient and can create a stunning feature in your back yard]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Rock garden plants can create a stunning feature in your back yard]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Drought tolerant shade plants – 8 ideas to enliven tricky areas in dry gardens ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover the drought tolerant shade plants that will maximise every inch of your yard ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jill Morgan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G4uSMFWs35wNX973gndBb7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New gardenia is the super-scented plant you need for unrivaled fragrance, and it will thrive when the weather turns colder  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ ‘Frostproof’ is a super-scented evergreen, which is happier in colder winters than other varieties ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3M3Zw7BxpdqctX6Dr47tgE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best spiraea varieties: 10 superb shrubs for fantastic flowers and foliage ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/spiraea-varieties</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover some of the best spiraea varieties to bring seasonal foliage and frothy petals into your yard ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pwn9LQcWWvXR4DkB2z6gUG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to plant in zones 10-13: An expert guide to what will thrive in these hotter hardiness zones ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-plant-in-zones-10-13</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to choose the right plants for your outside space if you live in US hardiness zones 10-13 ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g4Czb6uSsEmheVzub6AKjU-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Picking the right paint first time is paramount to a successful project – this is what to look out for ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiana Dickson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZGhreXFdntpdrkxAm8ZGoh-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to plant in zone 9: an expert guide to the flowers, shrubs, vegetables and trees that will thrive ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-plant-in-zone-9</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to choose the right plants for your yard if you live in US hardiness zone 9 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:30:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B5bc63tZmXHVjMJkaCtw3g-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best plants for zone 8 – expert advice on the vegetables, native perennials and flowers that will thrive ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-for-zone-8</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Expert advice on what to plant in US hardiness zone 8 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EkUTrQtyfjXeZLKfW2Rfza-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to plant in zone 7: uncover the trees, shrubs, flowers and crops that will thrive in this climate zone ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-plant-in-zone-7</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover which plants are best suited to your outside space if you live in US hardiness zone 7 ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SEpr9J4iW6sYQbs9qVJPoX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to plant in zone 6 – expert advice on the best trees, shrubs and flowers to grow ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-plant-in-zone-6</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Professional tips on the plants most suited US hardiness zone 6 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 17:00:57 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ca3tr3UHKaHGy3K5Hn4CdF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to plant in zone 5 – professional tips on the best crops, flowers and shrubs to grow ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-plant-in-zone-5</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover which plants are best suited to your outside space if you live in US hardiness zone 5 ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VaSFKpeWXoDdjMv42PV8dW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to plant in zone 4: expert advice on the plants that will thrive ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-plant-in-zone-4</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover which plants are best suited to your outside space if you live in US hardiness zone 4 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:00:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3rjjCnA4qYQVN5iMK76DD9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to plant in zone 3: An expert guide to what will grow well in this US hardiness zone ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-plant-in-zone-3</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to choose the right plants for your outside space if you live in US hardiness zone 3 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:30:36 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hwXemWAs8b5bAVkso286Gn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to plant in zones 1 and 2? An expert guide to what will grow well in these US hardiness zones ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to choose the right plants for your yard if you live in US hardiness zones 1 and 2 ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xEzsf3tfT2zkanMpfShyPc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ US Hardiness Zones – the sunset system and others explained ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In addition to the US hardiness zones, there are several other climate systems that can help gardeners understand which plants will thrive in different locations ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:30:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jnsRkqrqmnXHgPd75kXbEk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should you cover hydrangeas for spring frost? We ask the experts ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn how to protect these incredible plants from spring frost by taking the appropriate steps ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Seraphina Di Mizzurati ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BosktzBkYzXKCJLixQXtvD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to garden in US hardiness zones 10+ ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Expert advice on what to plant and how to garden in US hardiness zones 10-13 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:30:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GVJXM6Hc6sLF58oBMy65Qo-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow plumbago – the tropical shrub with striking sky-blue blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Add an unusual shrub to your borders this year, and enjoy a bounty of pale-blue flowers ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xyrXkiswTRAAqXmdPGEWig-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ US hardiness zone 9 – and expert advice on what to plant ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/us-hardiness-zone-9</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Everything you need to know about how to garden and what will grow well in USDA hardiness zone 9 ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/78Vkq8cgWLAsL6cJAsi4nY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ US hardiness zone 8 explained for gardeners ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/us-hardiness-zone-8</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to garden and which plants will thrive in US hardiness zone 8 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:00:36 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MGkEuLrqhYJswsMq9YRFpD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gardening in US hardiness zone 7 – everything you need to know ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/us-hardiness-zone-7</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to garden and the plants that will thrive across USDA hardiness zone 7 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:30:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:55 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Smh7bBYLHgekpykxPQvpNS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ US hardiness zone 6 explained – and expert advice on what to plant ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/us-hardiness-zone-6</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Everything you need to know about how to garden and what will grow well in USDA hardiness zone 6 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:00:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:57 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kPwB7H4QTtpv6M9uETfS7A-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ US hardiness zone 5 explained ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/us-hardiness-zone-5</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Expert advice on how to garden and what to plant in USDA hardiness zone 5 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:00:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dUatMnGpCGcrcCxzfH9acd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ US hardiness zone 4 explained ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/us-hardiness-zone-4</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to garden and which plants will grow well in USDA gardening zone 4 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 04:00:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bhy6dzgN8DxSqDoatLeSpQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best low-maintenance hedge plants – 9 picks for backyard boundaries ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/low-maintenance-hedge-plants</link>
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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[ How to grow hardy hibiscus in pots – expert advice on container growing  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing hardy hibiscus in containers is an ideal way to include tropical flowers in smaller spaces ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:00:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:00 +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/vdeobJVbwxbjfX7XZoKMj6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ White flowers for your backyard – 11 elegant choices for borders and containers ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/white-flowers</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ From scented show stoppers to cut-flower favorites, these white flowers cannot fail to delight ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:00:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Louise Curley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ozeeoPWnyrK4ZNi5UkVLPA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ US hardiness zone 3 explained – and expert advice on what to plant ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/us-hardiness-zone-3</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to garden, and which plants will grow in this US gardening zone ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 03:00:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zrpt33p4rhCiCawvD3sfdE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The deciduous ginko tree will grow well in zone 3]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Yellow ginko leaves in the sunshine]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ US hardiness zones 1 and 2 explained – and expert advice on what to plant ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to garden, and which plants will grow in the coldest gardening zones of the USA ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kPnqzimwVc2yPJL6gsMkgE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Types of orchids – 10 stunning varieties for your home ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover a rich tapestry of shapes and colors to enhance your plant collection ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 11:00:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:12:26 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anne Swithinbank ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yJHzfw2FmgkG74qUCznBiJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best architectural plants – shape your winter garden with these textural choices ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/architectural-plants</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Get to grips with architectural structure and you'll have a garden that works hard all year round ]]>
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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/REJ8kebucfC9mwuwfbXHoS-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Bring evergreen textures to the garden, with options for tall specimens and ground-hugging, shrubby types ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Camilla Phelps ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ULKMW6w8dAF4YUZ4CmTRd6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When to plant ranunculus bulbs – discover the correct times for different climates ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It is vital to get the timing right as ranunculus bulbs can be killed by freezing temperatures ]]>
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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/zBrXufBcxFyx5AAyv97UzR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Overwintering plants indoors – 6 common mistakes to avoid ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tender plants will need protecting from frosts and snow in winter, so take care not to fall foul of these overwintering mistakes ]]>
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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/9MYJLm32v3tqCf3xc8iyAL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 of the best low-maintenance trees to make a backyard look expensive  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Every backyard landscape needs a beautiful tree to act as a majestic focal point. Find out how to add a designer look to your space with these easy choices suggested by tree experts ]]>
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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/CSJFUbRVS2Ai7jZLrEWAB9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 of the best low-maintenance trees experts say will make your yard look more expensive ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Every stylish front yard landscape needs a tree to anchor the design. Find out how to nail the look with these easy choices ]]>
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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/6ywKAF9jjKTJHRdoeV9g6N-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best front yard plants – 16 charming plants and shrubs for easy impact ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover the best front yard plants for plots of all sizes and transform the entrance to your home with ideas for year-round appeal ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anne Swithinbank ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xppYT2vTMQt4LEdshSfYPA-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ These 15 dynamic hydrangea varieties bring together the best mophead and lacecap breeds for beds, borders and containers ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BosktzBkYzXKCJLixQXtvD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Hydrangea varieties like ‘Lanarth White’ present with delicate lacecap florets which show up well in shade ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[hydrangea varieties lanarth white flowering in summer border]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best lavender varieties – 14 perfumed beauties for flowers and foliage ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Broaden your fragrant horizons with 14 stunning lavender varieties for patios, pots, beds and borders ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Rice ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CL6G7zFfxDD52aoR5mDqZG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[There are plenty of lavender varieties to choose from, both tried and tested ‘oldies’ and exciting new introductions]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[lavender varieties Papillon flowering in summer border]]></media:text>
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