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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 fast-growing pink perennials to plant in April – the pretty blooms garden experts recommend to fill your garden with colour quickly ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Plant now for a pretty, pink garden ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kezia Reynolds ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zkrtwthB2xdK4cMU6EWFRX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 perennial plants to divide in March to fill your garden borders for free ready for summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's time to divide up your perennials ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sophie Warren-Smith ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dJQwVjLHcs4foi3Yw5iAfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This is the best time to cut agapanthus back for big blooms next year, according to its type ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It depends on the type... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden advice]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sophie King ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HKx4JVDd3W6YFijueeHKES-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 perennials to divide in September if you want to fill your garden with more free plants ready for next summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The rule of thumb to follow ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden advice]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qpiKrWgF3b2T7fVAPf5SvY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to do with agapanthus after flowering – 3 steps to help you lengthen your plant's life ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This is the ideal time to cut agapanthus back ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden advice]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sophie King ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8NxpvTNHM6QpaJxKoLhnDS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Plant these 8 perennials in August for a burst of blooms right through autumn ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Plant these perennials now for a dazzling display of autumn flowers ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden advice]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lisa Fazzani ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ba4nJGs6KhR6W4EWMQs2Z-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 perennials to cut back in August for a second flush of autumn flowers  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cut back perennials now for a flush of autumn flowers ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden advice]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lisa Fazzani ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fgG97dmi358kMCVPPpwKeG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The superhero plant everyone should plant in their garden this summer to deter pests and attract pollinators ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you could only have one plant in your garden, make it lavender ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden advice]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kezia Reynolds ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9WBr9KbayBF5qnDT7p8uQQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 plants that bloom twice a year – the varieties garden experts recommend to deliver double the colour and flowers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Choose these plants if you want to enjoy more than one bloom this summer ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:26:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katie Sims ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hxuE6Rb6fBUGfH8jkLKPuX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This affordable perennial will fill your pots with flowers in no time – and make them look effortlessly expensive ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We love this easy plant pot hack ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden advice]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sophie King ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9KAYE8QVnb2LN8XKxQZ53T-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 5 perennials that thrive on neglect will guarantee a beautiful garden for lazy gardeners all year-round ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ They're a dose of natural magic for an easy-to-care-for outdoor space ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/gif" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E3yxE4j3PAJysBBcPngZfD-1280-80.gif">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 perennials you can grow from seed – save money by sowing them now and bring colour to your garden year after year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sow your own perennials now and you'll be rewarded with an abundance of blooms ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lisa Fazzani ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uq4bew7h8hXrLgirtALRDe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do perennials need to be protected from frost? Some do – and leaving them unprotected could spell disaster for your plants ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These are the perennials that need protecting over the winter ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:46 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sophie King ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iMsj4GuemVV3R6jYbX5efY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best autumn-flowering perennials for a garden filled with blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keen to add some colour to your garden this autumn? Try planting these perennials... ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZYviu5EGsWub7ejvShqHNU-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to divide perennials – an expert guide on how to get more plants for free  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-divide-perennials</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Dividing perennials isn't just a great way to boost plant health; it's also a brilliant way to multiply your plants ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:46 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8VjS8ee5Qjsiwj6bz3cbFV-1280-80.jpeg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are tomato plants a perennial that can survive winter? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/overwintering-tomato-plants</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ What to know as the cold weather starts to approach ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ellis Cochrane ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4MqMdKzkZtN2CLr6nGDHE8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 long flowering perennials to add to your garden for longer lasting blooms ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/long-flowering-perennials</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Choose plants that come back year after year for a truly sustainable (and beautiful) garden ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:46 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vPc2AQMYFpbDgMVFP5tQtm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should you deadhead perennials? Experts reveal the importance of this garden task ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/should-you-deadhead-perennials</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Deadheading could be the boost your perennials need ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sophie King ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/phFvBNJCHUd567gZv2g6ng-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best perennial plants to buy now and enjoy forever, according to garden experts ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-perennial-plants</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sick of buying plants all the time? These perennial beauties are guaranteed to come back year after year... ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JoaHk5rFhGZA9hyCYfBppP-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Future PLC/Rosie Money-Coutts]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Experts say these are the perennials to avoid in the garden - and what you can plant instead ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/perennials-to-avoid-in-the-garden</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ You might want to steer clear of these pesky perennials… ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:49:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:46 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lauren Bradbury ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J8regU2Tf8mDXZ2YX2ovRR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This is what every gardener should be buying at the garden centre right now for a stunning garden on a budget ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/tiny-flowered-perennials-gardening-hack</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ This affordable gardening hack is the secret to a beautiful garden every season with little to no effort ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jullia Joson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TsoNGJU2FLBXorwSwozY2a-1280-80.jpg">
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