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                    <title><![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens UK in Hydrangeas ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Hydrangeas in April for Fuller Flowers – and the Simple Mistake That Could Cost You a Summer of Blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Doing less in April is the secret to getting more flowers in summer ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jennifer.ebert@futurenet.com (Jennifer Ebert) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Ebert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BeBUFe2AKQJUWi8jk6gYmX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Your Hydrangeas Really Need in March for Colorful, Showy Blooms that Last Until Fall – 5 Jobs to Do Right Now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Skip these and you might not get any flowers at all ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +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/RKattnWC5vVtwYSXwcQ6p7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ It’s True, You Can Propagate Hydrangeas With a Potato – But it Will Fail if You Miss this One Crucial Detail ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It might sound strange at first, but potatoes can keep hydrangea cuttings hydrated ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u3thjEmbsEY2zyXmrEyBvD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Hydrangeas in February for Bigger, Bountiful Blooms This Summer, Plus What Not to Do ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It is not one-size-fits-all when it comes to hydrangea care this month ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:28:13 +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/5MyMSepEt4ZNmGuXA88LjM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Real Reason Bridgerton Is Filled with White Hydrangeas Goes Beyond Romance – Discover the Deeper Meaning Behind These Blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You'll be surprised to learn what other colors of hydrangeas symbolize, too ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fb4bhq4NMkGoSqDHkZkUML-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Plant Expert Claims Anyone Can Grow a Smooth Hydrangea – Plus Why it’s the Best Choice for Beginners ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Easy to grow with showy blooms that attract pollinators, this is a hydrangea for every yard ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +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/ssijVci59uay6cWzqV5RBH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 things to do with hydrangeas in the fall – and the 2 things you must absolutely never do ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hydrangea experts reveal the dos and don’ts for these backyard favorites in fall ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:18:30 +0000</updated>
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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/BLAXbXPXcTgJRMfLYJmPK4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to ensure this year is the best year ever for your Annabelle hydrangeas ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-get-bigger-and-better-blooms-on-annabelle-hydrangeas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Addicted to your Annabelle hydrangeas? Here's how to get them to perform better than ever this summer ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:15:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sophia.pouget@futurenet.com (Sophia Pouget de St Victor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sophia Pouget de St Victor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cohv8CTutgD5huBuKPQUnJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gardeners advise against planting hydrangeas this year – here's why, and what climate-resilient shrubs you should be planting instead ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ During hot and dry summers, many hydrangea varieties can struggle to survive ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 17:30:00 +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/YC95kMUCqjev4yKBf8RzF8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How and when to prune climbing hydrangeas – for healthy flowering vines that will bloom better than ever next year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Knowing the right time to prune climbing hydrangeas will keep your plants looking their best ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +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/BurnommeJUprXG6MiD4qZX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When to prune mophead hydrangeas – and why a light touch goes a long way ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Know when and how to prune mophead hydrangeas for fantastic blooms every summer ]]>
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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/TtGm9HVgfN6puCFCBTZbHH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When to prune panicle hydrangeas – this is the ideal time to trim for healthy shrubs and lots of blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover when the experts recommend to prune panicle hydrangeas, and key times to avoid ]]>
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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/Ke9HAf6Aq4iTM8yAukWfrj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Deer munching on your hydrangeas? These 5 expert tips will protect your summer blooms from further damage  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Put precautionary measures in place now to keep your hydrangeas safe from hungry wildlife ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:39 +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/BeBUFe2AKQJUWi8jk6gYmX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow climbing hydrangeas – for a shade-tolerant vine with spectacular flowers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fill your walls and fences with lush green foliage and masses of white blooms ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/35gokpFPzH2wjXgtQKM3Xd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to change hydrangea color – tips from the experts for brilliant blue or perfect pink blooms ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-change-hydrangea-color</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The pH of the soil can impact these flowering beauties, and with a bit of know-how, you can adjust it yourself ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fUdzKWXXRHJXxAfAEGxtBg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why are my hydrangea flowers turning brown? Experts share 5 common causes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If your hydrangeas go brown before their season is up, it's an indication something isn't quite right ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j9SmydzKwE4kmTerBDY2AD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This tough and resilient hydrangea will thrive even during scorching summer months, and as a gardener I highly recommend it ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The oakleaf hydrangea is a shrub for all seasons, blooming in sweltering summers and showcasing brilliant fall color ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wfMb7jkbANLeC5Kv8n7eAm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Martha Stewart's hydrangeas are 'one of the easiest plants to grow' – but they're even simpler to care for ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/celebrity-style/martha-stewart-hydrangeas-summer-garden</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The pink, blue, and purple hydrangeas are beautiful garden additions, and, experts say, they're surprisingly simple to maintain ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:01:09 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ hannah.ziegler@futurenet.com (Hannah Ziegler) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hannah Ziegler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J3ynjPZrCoAayuQCHovFWF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Martha Stewart]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Martha Stewart]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to care for a hydrangea indoors – expert tips for these beautiful bloomers ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-care-for-a-hydrangea-indoors</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hydrangeas aren't just for backyards – here's how to keep them looking gorgeous in your home, too ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 09:00:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:40 +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/tAaGdxNegMBZrANkXGRaCY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Landscaping with hydrangeas – 12 ways to design with these beautiful blooms ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/landscaping-with-hydrangeas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ With so many varieties available, landscaping with hydrangeas is always a good idea. Find out how to work them into your garden design with spectacular results ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2024 16:30:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:41 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sarahwilsonjournalist@gmail.com (Sarah Wilson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Wilson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jj7xnucyQsg5FqVZLMFYZT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are hydrangeas toxic to cats? Experts warn that these popular summer blooms can harm pets ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Curious felines tempted by these bright, spherical blooms could become unwell if they take a bite ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:00:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:46:45 +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/6CodnBCSSCLVZNB3QobutS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should you cover hydrangeas for spring frost? We ask the experts ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/should-i-cover-hydrangeas-for-spring-frost</link>
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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[ When and how to prune a Bobo hydrangea to keep shrubs healthy and flowering at their best ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/prune-a-bobo-hydrangea</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ All you need to know about Bobo hydrangea pruning to help you make good pruning decisions ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:00:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:15:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W7qo6eC9AzjDt5niEJwPYF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How and when to prune an oakleaf hydrangea – pick the right moment or risk missing out on a year of flowers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It is key to know your hydrangeas before heading out to prune ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 08:00:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:46:55 +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/8WDAgoxrwikESU3xB8AECc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When and how to plant Annabelle hydrangeas – 7 steps for success with this desirable shrub ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Experts reveal the best time of year to plant Annabelle hydrangeas, along with tips on how to do it ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:00:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:40 +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/wvhkAe9UEvRhncMwq3SeZm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When and how to prune Annabelle hydrangeas – expert tips for a bumper display of beautiful blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover the ideal time to cut back these popular hydrangeas - and some expert do’s and don’ts for pruning them ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:00:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:15:17 +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/2NWmmNbP3EetBwvH9yiUee-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When to prune limelight hydrangeas – and expert trimming tips for fantastic blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Getting the timing right for pruning ensures new, healthy growth to carry that year’s flowers ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:17 +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/3GWKpBZyZNdnQKdgx2NFZN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to dry hydrangeas – our easy guide to preserving flowers at home  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn how to dry hydrangeas and create beautiful long-lasting arrangements and bouquets for your home with these statement-making dried blooms ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Flora Baker ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EGykmea4DDfw9rzWoXgJdY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why are my hydrangeas wilting? The answers and the solutions from the experts  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-are-my-hydrangeas-wilting</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover the reasons why the beautiful blooms of hydrangeas wilt and what you can do about it ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Warwick ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/csiQNPgCpsRQpdhQUQF2LX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best hydrangea varieties – 15 favorite flowering shrubs to try ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-hydrangea-varieties</link>
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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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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Martha Stewart reveals a genius hydrangea cutting trick to make them last longer in a vase ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/martha-stewart-hydrangea-cutting-trick</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Martha Stewart has a special way of cutting hydrangeas to prolong their life in a vase. We've found more ways to care for cut hydrangeas so they stay looking fresh ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 11:00:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:41 +0000</updated>
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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/6MiWFSNgQN3DDGoUDxnV4c-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are hydrangeas drought tolerant? Expert advice on whether they can thrive in dry conditions ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/are-hydrangeas-drought-tolerant</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hydrangeas are plants that like moisture, though some varieties are more resilient to dry conditions than others ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:42 +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/csiQNPgCpsRQpdhQUQF2LX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Prevention is key' – expert tips for dealing with 8 common hydrangea diseases ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/hydrangea-diseases</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ What to do if your hydrangeas are hit by some of the most common diseases out there ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2023 11:00:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:30 +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/kSM4WuzuXgiBN6pQaTJja5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Want to get more blooms from your hydrangeas? Martha Stewart's method is the key to success ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/want-more-blooms-from-your-hydrangeas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's time for this summer perennial to take center stage – and Martha's expert-approved tips will maximize their beauty for the entire season ahead ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:33:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:46:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ megan.slack@futurenet.com (Megan Slack) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Megan Slack ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3hEkerXPPVvvj3EZuJSeai-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow hydrangeas in pots – expert tips to guarantee your shrubs flourish ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-hydrangeas-in-pots</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Compact hydrangeas can put on a show of blooms in containers in a shady spot in your yard ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 12:00:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:03 +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/XY5RUZKpA5zJY9LDRkTvGF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Watering hydrangeas – expert tips on how and when to hydrate these backyard shrubs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Whether you're growing them in pots or borders, keep your hydrangeas flourishing with these expert tips ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 08:00:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:03 +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/eL6DYWcYykMBThKTwL5dt5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ You need to see the unusual (but practical) way Martha Stewart uses hydrangeas in her garden ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/martha-stewart-climbing-hydrangeas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ There's a new way to use climbing hortensia – resulting in a novel-inspired woodland that is as functional as it is beautiful ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:42 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ megan.slack@futurenet.com (Megan Slack) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Megan Slack ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aGCcmeoddroy3SaYFbpW9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How and when to fertilize hydrangeas – for top-performing shrubs ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-to-fertilize-hydrangeas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Give these plants a feed when they need it and you'll be rewarded with strong growth and plenty of blooms ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/stE7QGUwGzegrd3odg8TNL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should I cut back hydrangeas in the fall? Expert advice for perfect blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover which hydrangeas you should cut back in the fall and which you should leave well alone ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Reaney ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wB8bSCzn9s3ZAongwLKg84-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to propagate hydrangeas – from cuttings, the easy way ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-propagate-hydrangeas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn how to propagate hydrangeas to spread your blooms around your yard ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiana Dickson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NaE8WNXskdQegutvSAUVZF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When to prune hydrangeas? For a healthy and well-maintained plant ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keep your hydrangea plant blooming for years to come with our guide on when to prune hydrangeas ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ zara.stacey@futurenet.com (Zara Stacey) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zara Stacey ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xvj8WVKA779vRuq7jRsEt5-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Deadheading neatens up the appearance of these flowering shrubs, but for the best results, it's important to use the right method at the right time ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ensure healthy and flourishing hydrangeas next year, whatever variety you grow, with our expert pruning tips ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachel Crow ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8ggivkRAVAxvmvKEpq33un-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover the right time to transplant hydrangeas for your climate, and how to avoid potential transplant shock ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Melanie Griffiths ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/stE7QGUwGzegrd3odg8TNL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why brown spots on hydrangea leaves appear – and an expert trick to cure them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Wondering how to treat brown spots on hydrangeas? Experts are turning to compost tea – to encourage beneficial bacteria and prevent the problem from recurring ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hydrangeas not blooming? Here's why ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Common reasons your hydrangeas aren't blooming, and what you can do to fix it ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow hydrangeas – when, where and how to plant and care for them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Find out how to grow hydrangeas, including all you need to know about planting and caring for these spectacular shrubs ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ pippa.blenkinsop@futurenet.com (Pippa Blenkinsop) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Pippa Blenkinsop ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UNNxZ5MRLUNNxP7bcgzV8Q-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When to plant hydrangeas – for beautiful flowers that last ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Find out when to plant hydrangeas to enjoy their superb structure and color in late summer and fall ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Melanie Griffiths ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oeWBzr3gXepKSX62AZnrgF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to plant with hydrangeas – 10 stunning companion plants ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover unique and textural hydrangea companion plants, as recommended by experts ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Melanie Griffiths ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vmzNWQvQtS38BRL7RXzSAR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to winterize hydrangeas – 3 essential actions gardening experts say will get these flowering shrubs through winter  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As the weather gets colder we need to protect hydrangeas from the elements to encourage returning blooms ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachel Crow ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BAUZ2ryfhRhbavZtqbQcS3-1280-80.jpg">
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