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Horticulture expert Terry Ettinger shares his knowledge of all things that grow in and around your home. Keep your yards and gardens looking their best with Terry’s helpful tips. Come grow with Terry every Wednesday and Sunday.


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Garden Journeys: Crab apple trees

Crab apples are spectacular when they are in full bloom, and they are a popular flowering landscape tree. If you are thinking of adding one to your landscape, Terry Ettinger tells you about some things you need to think about.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Garden Journeys: </em></span>Crab apple trees

05/09/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Lawn corairation

Punching holes in your lawn may be a good idea for maintaining proper soil conditions. Terry Ettinger explains in this week’s edition of Garden Journeys.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Garden Journeys: </em></span> Lawn corairation

05/06/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Living sculptures

Making living sculptures out of trees can be done through a process known as “budding.” In this edition of Garden Journeys, Terry Ettinger talks to Syracuse University Associate Professor Sam Van Aken to find out how it's done.

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05/02/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: The Tree of Forty Fruit

Terry Ettinger tells us about an art project called “The Tree of Forty Fruit.”

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04/29/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Pruning landscape shrubs

Yews are one of the most common evergreen landscape shrubs. You may not realize just how big they can get and how far back you can prune them. Terry Ettinger explains in this edition of Garden Journeys.

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04/25/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: River Birch

River Birch tend to have lower branches in their younger years. Terry Ettinger tells us whether they can be pruned, or not in this week’s edition of Garden Journeys.

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04/22/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Why are you seeing spruce tree tips on the ground?

In late winter, it’s not unusual if you have a spruce tree to see small tips or branches scattered on the ground. Terry Ettinger explains why you’re seeing those tips in this edition of Garden Journeys.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Garden Journeys: </em></span>Why are you seeing spruce tree tips on the ground?

04/18/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Norway Maple seedlings

At this time of the year, there are a lot of weeds. In this edition of Garden Journeys, Terry Ettinger focuses on small Norway Maple seedlings, which can become an incredible nuisance in your lawn.

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04/15/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Creeping Veronica

Creeping Veronica is easy to distinguish when it’s in full bloom. It can be the bane of your lawn. Terry Ettinger explains what it is and how to manage it in this edition of Garden Journeys.

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04/11/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Sheering

In this edition of Garden Journeys, Terry Ettinger gives suggestions on sheering, including what tools to use and where to being sheering on the plant.

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04/08/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Cutting back ornamental grasses

Most of us have hedge shears to prune hedges, but they are great for cutting back ornamental grasses. Terry Ettinger demonstrates why you may want to consider trimming those grasses into small pieces.

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04/04/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Freezing temperatures

In residential areas, crab apple flower buds, lilacs, press pithia, and perennials all seem fine after recent freezing temperatures. Terry Ettinger tells us how to prepare for future freezing temperatures.

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04/01/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Colder weather and plants that bloomed early

We knew it had to end sometime! Temperatures have dipped back to normal levels for late March. What does that mean for things that are blooming almost a month early? Terry Ettinger has some answers.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Garden Journeys: </em></span>Colder weather and plants that bloomed early

03/28/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Planting leftover ginger root

After cooking a meal, many of us are left with bits of produce that didn’t get used. If you’re wondering what to do with that leftover ginger root, Terry Ettinger explains how to plant it in this edition of Garden Journeys.

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Updated 03/21/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Red twig dogwood

Red twig dogwood is extremely colorful all across New York landscapes during the winter months with beautiful red stems. There are many different types and a range of stem colors. Terry Ettinger has more in this edition of Garden Journeys.

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03/14/2012 05:00 AM



For more about horticulture, and great gardening tips, visit Terry Ettinger’s website: www.tlehcs.com