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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Your Poinsettia Actually Needs in February to Stay Alive, Thrive, and Bloom Again ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The quiet February tasks that help your poinsettia thrive beyond the holidays ]]>
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                                                                                                <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/NvvntaffitwS7keHYqCm24-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Won’t Let My Spring Bulbs Disappoint This Year – How I Divide Them for a Stunning Display ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I spoke to bulb experts about why, when, and how to divide bulbs ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:07:05 +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/76jTfbK7zqRDjUH97UejWb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Where to Place a Spider Plant for Positive Feng Shui – The Exact Spots Experts say Boost Energy and Abundance ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ By placing your spider plant with intention, you can align its auspicious energy with balance and harmony ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:17:13 +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/ZdQhogvwxXB836xnLsBXWE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Roses in February – 4 Tasks to Guarantee an Outstanding Display of Flowers This Summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ February is a time for planting new roses and looking after existing ones ]]>
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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/aTHwVodzhvjyKgwKKwznhL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Masterclass in Walled Garden Design – Tour Inside a 200-Year-Old Kitchen Garden Reimagined for a New Generation of Scottish Nobility ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Earl of Rosebery's private walled garden was neglected for decades. Now restored, it produces an abundance of organic produce and dazzling florals ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fVBEuXiRs6ejJRBGiwFE4b-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 9 Signs Your Indoor Plants Have Draft Damage – And What To Do About It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to decipher these clues from your houseplants and prevent lasting damage caused by drafts ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:33:03 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jacky Parker ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9zbv2ECGY88zEMV9nHaAWi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Divide Salvias and Revive Them for Stunning Flowers – Do It Now Before They Wake in Spring ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Experts reveal how to divide perennial salvias and rejuvenate older plants ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:37:41 +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/2YfYSB5iFHyKSrDMdyq4gm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 Plants That Reliably Thrive in Walled Gardens, Whatever the Style or Size of Your Space ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-plants-for-a-walled-garden</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tried and tested plants that always work in a traditional walled garden ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:02:55 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ross Pearson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rYcJFSFRgsg4XuX4btp7VP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Asked Pro Gardeners What the Biggest February Seed Starting Mistake is, and They All Said the Same – Doing This Could Sabotage Your Spring Garden ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This is why it's important to know your frost dates ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:13:34 +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/eyxRnueiNBNyLEvd3Jc36A-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lucky Cut Flowers for the Year of the Fire Horse – 7 Blooms to Bring Into Your Home for Months of Good Fortune ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These auspicious cut flowers will bring color, luck and joy for the year ahead ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:41:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jill Morgan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/djvXb8jzn3VVYVXAvL72xX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 10 Nostalgic ’90s Plants From Your Grandparents’ Home and Garden That Are Making a Heartwarming Comeback ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nostalgic plants that bring comfort, memory, and life back into every corner of your home and garden ]]>
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                                                                                                <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/JDY9MjBoZxY9TZoYeBc3TM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Explore Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens – 5 Stunning Highlights to Inspire Your Backyard ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With 15 unique gardens and miles of coastal waterfront, you'll come home brimming with ideas for your own garden ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Edward Bowring ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RsAdF6QoAebpRNQjdw5vY4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ There’s a Short Window to Cut Back Perennials – 7 Plants to Tackle in February (Before Spring Growth Starts) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many perennials left over winter will thrive after a February trim ]]>
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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/yZ25FiY2babACCAYbRAtSF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Houseplant Cuttings to Take in February – Do it Now and You’ll Have Double the Plants by Spring ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/houseplant-cuttings-to-take-in-february</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Experts share tips and tricks to make winter propagation a success ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2WYPGzs3yeTKsCRxYqYmvi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 7 Captivating Plants Have Mythical Origins – and They’re Easy to Grow in Any Yard ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-with-mythical-origins</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fill your yard with plants that are steeped in myth and meaning ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jill Morgan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UaswHSurTk2tCngXHoPCZR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Low-Maintenance Evergreen Shrubs That Instantly Boost Front Yard Curb Appeal ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/low-maintenance-evergreen-shrubs-for-a-front-yard</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Shrubs that will keep your front yard fresh and striking all year round ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:55:47 +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/6Y3xoo5mHiCKE2bT5EAd2J-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Your Christmas Cactus Actually Needs in February for a Massive Flower Growth Spurt in Spring ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-christmas-cactus-needs-in-february</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Simple care tips to help your Christmas cactus recover from flowering and prepare for a lush spring growth ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:36:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <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/MB7vqXYFH2DtBGHBSRYMiP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stop! Prune These Plants in February, and You’ll Ruin This Year’s Flowers ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-never-prune-in-february</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Get clear on what not to prune this month, plus when it should be done instead ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:01:40 +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/XQo4LQfNkAzpcDvBTWQ3vT-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Future/Jacky Hobbs]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Hidden Risk in Your Bird Feeder – How to Stop It From Spreading Disease and Keep Garden Birds Safe ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/signs-you-have-an-infected-bird-feeder</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's how to spot the warning signs of avian flu, and prevent deadly contamination ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:50:09 +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/NeCNoGvjGUftJKz3b4xseY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ There's a Secret Code Hidden Within Your Favorite Flowers – Here’s What These 9 Spring and Summer Blooms Actually Mean  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Victorians created an entire language based around flower meanings. (PS take it as a warning if someone gifts you lavender) ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:59:12 +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/SmQsHZweMdNVXPAr4UZXMd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Citrus Trees in Pots Bring Fragrance and Fruit to Small Spaces – 5 of the Best for Year-Round Summer Vibes ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/growing-citrus-trees-in-pots</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover the advantages of growing citrus trees in pots, and which are the easiest for beginners ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:03:02 +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/Lq6dZBYzjB7Bywa355dH2Z-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Valentine’s Plants From Around the World That Symbolize Love (And Last for Weeks) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/valentines-plants</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're looking for gift ideas, these beautiful Valentine's plants are linked with romance and affection in different cultural traditions ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:47:21 +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/TTZ5kpJBLi94FfeDP58dj9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Pink bleeding heart flowers in a sunny spring garden]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Pink bleeding heart flowers in a sunny spring garden]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Which Bird Are You? Discover Your Birth Month Bird – Plus Easy Ways to Attract All 12 to Your Yard ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/birth-month-birds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Use our list to support and enjoy beautiful birds in your yard all year-round ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:07:19 +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/RmjdypWy6AQC86YSKwQLtF-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>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-do-with-hydrangeas-in-february</link>
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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 Year of the Fire Horse Is Here – Feng Shui Experts Say These 3 Bold Houseplants Can Help You Harness Its Energy ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Their fiery hues are sure to energize you and your home ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:55:57 +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/ToDKAtRSVhuvLrZBw2sMn7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ High Winds Are Hitting Gardens Right Now – This Stylish Screen Can Help Protect Plants and Your Yard ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/amazon-raised-bed-garden-screen</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ It doubles as a raised garden bed, with space to plant climbers ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:42:53 +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/UaJrPV4mv7AoY79mdCeet3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Grew Microgreens for Restaurants – These Are the 5 Easiest to Grow at Home for Super-Healthy Harvests in Tiny Spaces ]]></title>
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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/m7jDxpPpZUAoHpoW6tVNo4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Started Sprinkling Cinnamon on My Houseplant Soil to Keep Pests Away, and It Actually Works – I Haven’t Seen a Single Fungus Gnat in Over a Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This $1 kitchen cupboard spice even naturally repels thrips and mealybugs ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yXTVJBS3C7k8gmw9DwmDPY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ You Can Get Delicious Harvests in a Small Space With Balcony Tomatoes – Here Are 5 Factors to Help Bring Abundant Success ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-tomatoes-on-a-balcony</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ See how correctly picking the variety, container, light, and more can make a huge difference ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:53:40 +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/CNqfb7v47M6othn7kScfVb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Chinese Money Plant Can Bring You Wealth and Abundance, Says a Feng Shui Expert – Discover How to Harness This Lucky Houseplant ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-chinese-money-plants-are-lucky</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ It turns out several parts of your home can even strengthen the luck it provides ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:08:55 +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/9QuoJWviVGAaPD6PfSubHR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Discover the 9 Features All Bird-Friendly Gardens Have in Common – To Enrich Your Yard with Wildlife ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-some-gardens-are-always-full-of-birds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover the best conditions for our feathered friends and you'll have a yard alive with birdsong and beauty ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:56:47 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jacky Parker ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YxGLFh5Y2JsaGXt9uZiof5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Ways Pro Gardeners Prepare Veg Beds for Spring, to Have Super-Healthy Soil, and the Best Harvests ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-prepare-a-vegetable-garden-for-spring</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to prepare a vegetable garden for spring ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:35:45 +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/gmtVJX9TsKvD473hkAGSYN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Petals & Roots: Why I’m Skipping Roses This Valentine’s Day – and What I’m Using In My Bouquets Instead ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Be inspired by the seasons if you're giving flowers this month ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:40:44 +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/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DVGj7RaJnVFS4UfdJh7cdc-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This $28 Heated Bird Bath Is a Winter Lifeline for Birds – Shoppers Are Stunned by How Many Show Up for Fresh Water on Freezing Days ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/bird-wish-heated-bird-bath</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The automatic thermostat means you don't have to worry about turning it on and off ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:29:57 +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/gK7PKPoycjjDXosYMcykJT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ There's a Secret Forest in The Heart of The Bronx That's Home to Ancient, Native Trees – You Can Grow These 6 in Your Own Backyard ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/thain-family-forest-in-the-bronx</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover the Thain Family Forest at the New York Botanical Garden ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:51:11 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jill Morgan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FNqdmxmUX5iReKMqHQHXWg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[A heritage native tree, the Eastern Hemlock lives for up to 500 years]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Eastern hemlock, Tsuga canadensis ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Houseplants That Thrive on Neglect – They'll Actually Thank You for Ignoring Them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These plants won’t punish you when you forget to water them for weeks on end ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:23:09 +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/2WYPGzs3yeTKsCRxYqYmvi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don’t Buy Another Bird Feeder – 7 Easy Ways to Feed Garden Birds Using What You Already Have ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You don’t need additional feeders to support backyard birds. With thoughtful planting and a more relaxed approach to garden upkeep, these simple ideas provide the natural food sources birds instinctively seek ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:33:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <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/j4j3ZcDrtYJHUpvTu5JMMg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Trees that Thrive When Pruned in February – Late Winter Conditions Are an Ideal Time to Trim ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ See edible and ornamental trees to trim this month, plus professional pruning tips ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:23:31 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eXqXHHqwfqcBod6R2u5CmT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Beyond Wild Expectations: Escape to 21 of The Most Beautiful Gardens In The World ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Grab a coffee and settle in to discover gardens you will never forget ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:01:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Edward Bowring ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BA99k3zLGE8UzfTH64jdyG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Put Out Hummingbird Feeders Early in 2026, Say Experts – Discover The Seasonal Sweet Spot for Attracting More Beautiful Birds, Wherever You Live ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Attract these adorable birds to your plot with this advice ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:12:55 +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/RmjdypWy6AQC86YSKwQLtF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ You Can Revive Tired Perennials in February – Divide These 7 for More Blooms and New Plants for Free ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The right time to divide does depend on your climate ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:32:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qPxRCuoiXKNMArfx55RzY4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Anyone Can Create A Walled Garden, No Matter The Size Of Your Plot – Here's How in 7 Simple Steps ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-create-a-walled-garden</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Historic walled garden mechanics you can recreate in your own yard ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:24:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ross Pearson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TvH6CMw6y8pPjwuhLMX7hk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Step Inside the Steere Herbarium in the Bronx – And Discover Why Its Ancient Plant Collections Matter Today ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/steere-herbarium-in-the-bronx</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ From rare specimens to everyday favorites, why these collections are essential for gardeners, scientists, and plant lovers alike ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:14:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jill Morgan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o8ngJMYXgdDTQgeVfop3ac-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hostas Will Stop Weeds Before They Start – Let These Natural Groundcovers Do The Hard Work For You ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-use-hostas-to-prevent-weeds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The pros and cons of using hostas to keep weeds at bay ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:50:20 +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/3Kv2km4wHUP5o7ZuRUxMem-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 5-Minute Trick Wildlife Experts Say Will Have Robins, Cardinals, and Sparrows Flocking to Your Garden – All You Need is a Shovel ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-you-should-dig-a-bare-patch-of-soil-for-birds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ By digging a small hole you can attract so many more backyard birds ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:11:03 +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/V8MUjZCZxzZGZhwsS23YzW-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Louise Heusinkveld via Alamy]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Seeds Gardening Experts Never Start in February – Waiting Actually Gives You Stronger Plants ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/seeds-never-to-start-in-february</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ On this occasion, ignore what the seed packet says ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:09:40 +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/eyxRnueiNBNyLEvd3Jc36A-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ That Terracotta Pot ‘Hack’ You Keep Seeing Online Doesn’t Actually Heat Greenhouses – Here’s What to Do Instead ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-you-use-a-clay-pot-heater-for-a-greenhouse</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ This hack may be going viral, but there are far more effective ways to warm up your greenhouse ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:00:38 +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/tEhAi9PXoeVzBxHPAvZJwd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Use bubble wrap to insulate a greenhouse]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Use bubble wrap to insulate a greenhouse]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Vegetables You Can Grow in Hanging Baskets – for Amazing Harvests in Tiny Spaces ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/vegetables-you-can-grow-in-hanging-baskets</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Space needn't be an issue to grow tasty homegrown vegetables ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:11:36 +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/DFbYPtFZHwrmqBJVhQM9eh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Perennial Bulbs to Plant in Spring – to Infuse Your Yard with Summer and Fall Color that Returns Every Year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/perennial-bulbs-to-plant-in-spring</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's about to be a busy planting season ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:13:05 +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/pzB6fntgP7zohv5piGAcY9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Extreme Weather Is Threatening Our Gardens More Than Ever, So We’ve Turned to the Experts – They Share Proven Ways to Future-Proof Your Backyard ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Now is the time to boost your yard's resilience to snow, flooding, and drought ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                            <updated>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:55:41 +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/dXfYbuGvmzLA2TUhzPGNea-1280-80.jpg">
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