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    <description>Ornamental shrubs are an effortless way to add charm to your garden. Find your favorites from the vast selection of both blooming and lush green varieties.</description>
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      <title>Chokeberry pruning made easy—here’s how to do it right</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Chokeberries, also known as aronias, are hardy and low-maintenance shrubs—but regular pruning helps them stay healthy and productive. In this guide, you’ll learn everything about chokeberry pruning: when to do it, what tools to use, and how to shape your bushes for the best results.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Groundcover plants: 20 species for creating a lush, easy-care garden</title>
      <description><![CDATA[These groundcover plants efficiently cover the soil with lush growth. Pick the most appealing groundcover plants for your yard and enjoy an easy-care garden!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Chokeberry yields a generous harvest with minimal care—see our tips for growing aronia!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Chokeberry reliably provides a steady crop even when other berry plants disappoint. Also called aronia, it’s a hardy shrub that isn’t bothered by frost, disease, or pests.]]></description>
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      <title>Spirea shrubs combine captivating blooms and easy care—pick the perfect variety for your garden</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Spirea shrubs are a fantastic choice for every garden. With their charming appearance and abundant blooms, they thrive easily thanks to their minimal site requirements.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Roses captivate with their fragrance and blooms—here are 16 spectacular varieties</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Roses are timeless favorites that continue to charm us year after year. With their gorgeous blooms that can last all summer long, these beauties have truly found their way into our hearts.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:46:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Hawthorn hedge: expert tips for planting, growing, and pruning</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Hawthorn is an easy-to-care-for shrub that can be grown into a beautiful hedge. With our expert tips, you’ll succeed in cultivating and pruning your shrubs properly—find all the instructions here!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:49:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Looking for quick privacy and lush greenery in your yard? Professionals reveal 9 favorite fast-growing shrubs</title>
      <description><![CDATA[If fences and other structures aren’t your style but you still want quick privacy in your yard, fast-growing shrubs are the answer. Three nursery professionals share their top shrubs that quickly add lush greenery.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Crowberry—a tasty treat and a great ground cover</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Crowberry is a wild plant you can grow in the garden. Its subspecies, the common crowberry, quickly forms a dense ground cover, while the mountain crowberry produces berries.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 11:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The Japanese quince is Finland’s lemon</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Known as the lemon of the North, Japanese quince is ideal for making jam or marmalade.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 06:36:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Shrubs make the garden a cozy, sheltered oasis—here are 10 of Finns’ favorite varieties!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Shrubs can be blooming, lush, short, or tall. Would your yard be better with a lush hedge or a beautifully blooming slope? Choose shrubs from these lovely options that suit your yard’s conditions and needs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 11:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The best ornamental grasses–13 picks from us</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ornamental grasses come in many shapes and forms, bringing variety to your garden. They thrive in their own groupings or mixed in with perennials. Here are 13 beautiful options—pick your favorite!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 09:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>“Unrivaled when in bloom”—nursery growers present 9 ornamental weeping trees</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Exquisite silhouettes! Weeping trees add eye-catching shapes and year-round allure to your garden. Choose the perfect species for a focal spot near your yard entrance or pair them with perennials and shrubs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How to make a magnolia branch in a vase bloom—try these simple tips</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Magnolia branches in a vase bring spring indoors, but getting those buds to bloom takes a little care. Follow these simple tips and turn your bare branch into a breathtaking floral display.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[It’s best to plant a rhododendron in a partially shaded spot with airy and lime-free soil. Cover the ground with mulch or groundcover plants, and water during dry spells. Here you’ll find the best tips for rhododendron care, including how to plant rhododendrons and the best soil to use!]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The blooming of lilacs is a magnificent sight. Discover our tips on lilac planting, care, and pruning.]]></description>
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      <title>Deer in your garden? Discover 20 plants the uninvited guest avoids!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Are uninvited guests visiting your garden? Deer often forage where food is easiest to find—even in gardens and vegetable patches. We’ve compiled a list of plants that these hoofed visitors typically avoid!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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