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		<title>Digging a Large Tree by Hand</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Duston]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:09:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tools, Technique, and What Really Matters Digging up a mature tree by hand isn’t pretty, it isn’t easy, and it definitely isn’t fast.But it can be done with the right tools, the right approach, and realistic expectations. In this video, I walk through the full process of digging a large magnolia tree by hand from... <a class="more-link" href="https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2026/01/digging-a-large-tree-by-hand/">Click here to read more...</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Composting Your Way To Beautiful Gardens</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Duston]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Adding good rich compost to your gardens is one of the smartest things you can do as a gardener. Compost is pure organic matter, and added to the soil it helps to reactivate the micro-organisms in the soil. These micro-organisms help to maintain a healthy balance in the soil. Composting is not complicated, but there... <a class="more-link" href="https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2025/10/three-bin-no-turn-composting-system/">Click here to read more...</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>15 Fast Growing Trees for Privacy (Best Trees That Grow Quickly)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Duston]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:14:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’re looking for fast growing trees for privacy, you don’t want to wait 10 years for results. In this guide, I’ll show you 15 trees that grow quickly and can help you create shade, block neighbors, and transform your yard faster than you might think. Let’s dig in. Why Plant Fast-Growing Trees? Fast-growing trees... <a class="more-link" href="https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2025/03/15-fast-growing-trees/">Click here to read more...</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Donkey Bucket Challenge (Watch Video)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Duston]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The next new trend? Probably not. But hey, it could catch on! Either way, it&#8217;s a quick dose of humor to hopefully make your day just a little better. Enjoy! Only a few hours left to take advantage of my INSANE Cyber Week Sale and save $858 (click here to read more)!]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Make Money Growing and Selling Mums (Chrysanthemums)</title>
		<link>https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2024/09/make-money-with-mums/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Duston]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 18:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re looking for a plant that not only brings color to your garden but also some extra cash to your pocket, mums (chrysanthemums) might be just the ticket. Over the years, I&#8217;ve seen more than a few backyard growers turn a tidy profit from these tough, popular plants. Whether you want to sell them... <a class="more-link" href="https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2024/09/make-money-with-mums/">Click here to read more...</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>My Month-By-Month Plant Propagation Guide</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Duston]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 15:41:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This seems to be another common question folks have&#8230; &#8220;What Should I Be Doing Now? Don&#8217;t worry, I&#8217;ve got you covered! I put together a month-by-month guide so you know what type of propagation is best for each month of the year. January-Mid Winter You can do hardwood cuttings of deciduous plants. Just wait for... <a class="more-link" href="https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2024/08/my-month-by-month-plant-propagation-guide/">Click here to read more...</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mike&#8217;s Plant Farm Spring Ad</title>
		<link>https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2024/05/mikes-plant-farm-spring-ad/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 12:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gigantic Plant Sale! $7.97 each!Every single plant on this list, only $7.97 until they are gone!Address, hours, details at the end of this ad. Scroll Down. All only $7.97 each!Dinner Plate Hibiscus, Watermelon RufflesMango Tango AgastacheRosie Posie AgasachePeach Blossom Astilbe (great shade plant)Rise and Shine Astile (great shade plant)Vision in Red Astilbe (great shade plant)Jack... <a class="more-link" href="https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2024/05/mikes-plant-farm-spring-ad/">Click here to read more...</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mike&#8217;s Big Perennial Bed by the Month</title>
		<link>https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2023/04/mikes-big-perennial-bed-by-the-month/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:03:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A few months back I did a really extensive post about My Big Perennial Bed with a listing and description of pretty much every plant in the bed. Now I&#8217;d like to show off the plants in the bed month by month as they bloom or just look really nice. Frequently Asked Questions: Q. Where... <a class="more-link" href="https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2023/04/mikes-big-perennial-bed-by-the-month/">Click here to read more...</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>$180.00 per Square Foot?  Is it really possible?</title>
		<link>https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2023/03/180-00-per-square-foot-is-it-really-possible/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In beds like the one you see above I stick my cuttings about one cutting per square inch. I really put them as close together as 3/4&#8243; of an inch, but the rows are about 1-1/2&#8243; apart. That&#8217;s about one cutting per square inch. That&#8217;s 144 cuttings in a square foot. If you sell those... <a class="more-link" href="https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2023/03/180-00-per-square-foot-is-it-really-possible/">Click here to read more...</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Over Wintering Rooted Cuttings.</title>
		<link>https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2023/01/over-wintering-rooted-cuttings/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 16:26:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We stick our softwood cuttings in June in a bed of sand outdoors. In a matter of weeks they are fully rooted Using this Plant Propagation System. We can pull them from the bed and pot them in the summer but I don&#8217;t unless I absolutely need them because summer potting can be stressful for... <a class="more-link" href="https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2023/01/over-wintering-rooted-cuttings/">Click here to read more...</a>]]></description>
		
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