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Landscaping Landscaping Pictures DIY Projects Plants & Lawns From David Beaulieu, your Guide to Landscaping In prior installments of the supplemental Landscaping Newsletter, we've looked at snowdrops, crocus and daffodils. This week, I'm featuring tulips. Some types of tulips may be late to the spring party, but they're certainly worth the wait! Tulips Tulips come from Asia, despite the fact that, in the West, they're strongly associated with Holland. That's because no other people has ever gone as head-over-heels for tulips as have the Dutch. We've had a financial "bubble" recently; well, so did 17th-century Holland: a tulip bubble, when tulips were so prized they were traded as a commodity -- until the bubble burst! I provide information about growing tulips in the article linked to above. See More About:  spring bulbs  bulb plants  Do You Have a Bad Neighbor Story? Those of us suffering from cabin fever this time of year can't wait till we're able to enjoy quality time out in the yard again. But if you've ever experienced issues with a difficult neighbor, you know that weather isn't the only thing that stands between you and backyard bliss. Do you have a bad neighbor story?. See More About:  backyard fun  privacy fences  Is Murphy's Law at Work in the Yard? Murphy's Law applies just as much to gardening as it does to life's other pursuits. Reader, SHoward writes: "The cost of a new plant or shrub is directly related to the speed with which our dog Henry will destroy it by digging it up, pulling it out of the ground, or urinating on it until it is poisoned to death." What are your favorite examples of Murphy's Law, applied to landscaping the yard or working in the garden? See More About:  home safety tips  backyard fun  What Plants Do You Hate? I've asked you questions in the past regarding your favorite plants. Now let's switch gears. Do you despise any plants?. The most-hated plants are often those that are "overused" or gaudy; please state your own reasons for hating whichever plants you name. See More About:  landscape plants  weed control  japanese knotweed Landscaping Ads Backyard Landscaping Landscaping Design Landscaping Ideas Garden Landscaping Pool Landscaping Featured Articles   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   Must Reads 10 Steps to a Fabulous Front Yard Plan Your Backyard Makeover Take My Free Classes Landscape Design for Beginners Landscaping Pictures, Ideas Advertisement