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Landscaping Landscaping Pictures DIY Projects Plants & Lawns From David Beaulieu, your Guide to Landscaping Welcome to installment #427 of Landscaping Newsletter. Remember my Landscaping Reports from last year, in which I related the "stars of my yard," month by month, asking you to vote for your favorites? It's almost March, and you'll soon be seeing reports for 2011. First, though, a 2010 "Year in Review" is in order, and I'd like to get your opinion.... Best of the Best From 2010 For each month, Mar.-Nov., 2010, I chose the best plants in my yard. Now I've forced myself to whittle the list down to only the best of the best, as shown below. I thought it would be fun to have you weigh in and narrow the field down even further by voting in my poll for the very best plant from among these choices: Mar.: Crocus Apr.: Tulips May: Yellow alyssum June: Peony July: Bee balm Aug.: Hibiscus Sept.: Maiden grass Oct.: Beautyberry Nov.: Beech tree Please vote in my poll! Bearded Iris: Fragrant Favorite Like peonies, irises are an old favorite. It's no wonder: Both bear lovely blooms with a heavenly fragrance (generally, it's best to stick to the traditional varieties if you desire optimal fragrance). As if to invite comparison with each other, these plants bloom around the same time of year - late spring. Which would win the "most fragrant" title if the 2 were placed in front of me, as a competition? I don't know, but I can say this much: I'd enjoy every sniff while trying to make up my mind! See More About:  irises  fragrant plants  bulb plants Alberta Spruce Dwarf Alberta spruces are often seen flanking the entryway to a yard or house for a formal look that strives for symmetry. That's because they will remain relatively small for a number of years, allowing people to treat them as container plants. Planted in the ground, though, they will reach 12 feet tall, so plan accordingly. Like puppies, those cute little trees you buy at the store do eventually grow up! See More About:  dwarf alberta spruce  evergreen trees  conifers (In Case You Missed It:) New E-Course In case you missed my earlier announcements, let me remind you about my new e-course. For those of you unfamiliar with my courses, they're free and come to you via email, just like this newsletter. Unlike this newsletter, however, they arrive on a daily basis. My new one is called "Pick the Right Plant" and consists of 128 short lessons. Landscaping Ads Backyard Landscaping Landscaping Design Landscaping Ideas Garden Landscaping Pool Landscaping Featured Articles Landscaping Book Reviews Shasta Daisies How to Make Stone Fountains When to Plant Trees Boston Ivy How to Build Lattice Screens   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: David Beaulieu Landscaping Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Landscaping newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   More Show Us Your Favorite Plant Follow Me on Facebook Share Your Knowledge Advertisement