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		<title>Ajuga – Fast Spreading Groundcover for Beneath Trees &amp; Difficult Areas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 09:46:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Walters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Need a fast spreading drought proof groundcover that will grow beneath trees?
Ajuga or Bugleweed is easy to grow and virtually maintenance free perennial groundcover for hard to grow places.  I’m particularly fond of Chocolate Chip Ajuga (‘Valfredda’) where it can easily cover an 18” area in just one season.  It is one of my favorite [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Climbing Hydrangea – Shade Loving Flowering Vine</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 09:38:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Walters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Climbing Hydrangea or Hydrangea anomala petiolaris is one of the few hardy flowering vines that will tolerate shade.
This colossal climbing vine requires sturdy support (such as a tree) and thrives in part shade conditions. A fast growing deciduous vine, climbing Hydrangeas will grow 30 feet tall or more.   It is hardy from Zones 4-9.
This climber [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ornamental Grass for Privacy Screen or Low Growing Hedge</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 13:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Walters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Feather Reed Grass or Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ is definitely one of my favorite ornamental grasses to use as a privacy screen, low growing hedge or to add vertical height to the perennial garden.
This non-flopping, sun-loving vertical grass is a delightful accent that is both easy to grow and easy to maintain.  The slightest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Easy Garden Design with Drought Proof Plants</title>
		<link>http://www.greatgardenplantsblog.com/2012/04/27/easy-garden-design-with-drought-proof-plants/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Walters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a simple and EASY Garden Design idea using sun loving drought proof plants that look attractive throughout the growing season.
This garden landscape uses only a few type of plants.  Ornamental Grasses (Miscanthus) create a hedge effect by add height and interest in the background. Sedum Autumn Joy provides midsize interest while the bed is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Viburnums – Versatile Deer Proof Flowering Shrub</title>
		<link>http://www.greatgardenplantsblog.com/2012/04/26/viburnums-versatile-deer-proof-flowering-shrub/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Walters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Viburnum Mohawk is a favorite low maintenance shrub.  I have been growing this spring flowering shrub for a few years now . I love how it looks  both in and out of bloom and how easy they are to grow. Viburnums are widely adaptable to  a wide variety of conditions &#8211; even alkaline soil. The [...]]]></description>
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