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      <title>Backyard Fruit Makes Good Landscape Option</title>
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      <title>Crape Myrtles - Add beauty to any landscape</title>
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      <title>Hurricane Information Series: Protect Landscapes &amp; Property</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2005 18:14:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control</title>
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      <title>Hire an Arborist for Residential Tree Needs</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2005 19:55:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Selection and Care of Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards</title>
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      <title>Homeowners' Guide for Fertilizing Pecan Trees in Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Pecan Disease Synopsis</title>
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      <title>Make Wise Tree Removal Decisions before a Hurricane</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:07:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This article reviews recent research on urban and community trees and their ability to stand up to hurricane strength winds. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Growing Loquats in Louisiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:22:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Camellia Garden at the Hammond Research Station</title>
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      <title>Azaleas - Louisiana's Most Popular Landscape Shrub</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Information on azaleas includes recommended cultural practices and other keys to be successful with this popular plant in your landscape efforts. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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