About Landscaping: Hyacinths -- The Friendly Type

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Landscaping Landscaping Pictures DIY Projects Plants & Lawns From David Beaulieu, your Guide to Landscaping Welcome to installment #431 of Landscaping Newsletter. Mention of hyacinths reminds me of the lead character in the classic British comedy, Keeping Up Appearances: Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced as "bouquet"), a royally bad neighbor. The guy next door is so afraid of her, he's reduced to hiding behind shrubs when she steps outside so that she doesn't "catch him".... Hyacinth Plants Click the link above to learn about hyacinth plants, including what colors they come in, how to grow them, and their connection to Greek mythology. Once you begin growing these spring-flowering bulb plants, you'll never want to be without them again. Unlike Hyacinth Bucket, you'll find them splendid neighbors to enjoy in the yard. See More About:  spring bulbs  spring gardens  purple flowers Landscaping in Small Spaces: Example Landscaping in the city certainly presents problems. Where I live now isn't as urban as it could be, but I moved here from a rural area, so it does feel like "the city" to me. One would think that, as a trade-off, one would be rid of pests such as deer, but not so: Bambi's not shy about invading urban areas! It's an even greater challenge to grow plants in a place like Manhattan. Container gardens are a partial solution, but you have to realize their limitations. I give an example in this Q&A. See More About:  container gardens  landscaping in small yards  container garden design Featured Reader: Beverley Perhaps you've seen the question I've been posing about your favorite plants. Reader, Beverley recently submitted her "Reader Story," replete with photos, and I'm making her the "Featured Reader" for the week. Would you like to be the Featured Reader some week? All you need is a camera and a keyboard. See More About:  tropical flowers  bulb plants  lilies Your Responses to My Recent Question on Hated Plants Recently, I asked you to tell us about your most-hated plants -- and you didn't disappoint! Click the link above to view the answers others provided; or, if you haven't had a chance to respond yet, now's the time to make your voice heard.... See More About:  landscape plants  weed control  japanese knotweed Landscaping Ads Backyard Landscaping Landscaping Ideas Landscaping Design Garden Ideas Garden Design Featured Articles Golden Chain Trees Keep Stray Dogs Out of Your Yard Forsythia Cotoneaster French Drains Companion Planting   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 First Signs of Spring You've Seen? Follow Me on Facebook Your Plant of the Month for March? Advertisement