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Denny McKeown writes a weekly column that appears in the Cincinnati Enquirer. Here in the DennysGuide.com Article Archive, you're welcome to browse his articles and catch up on any you might have missed the first time around.

Iris Borers and Other Borers in Perennials

All you can do is pinch off the damaged portion of the rhizome and carefully replant the remaining tip.

Summer Spoilers of 2010

It’s been a challenging summer for lawns and athletic fields.

2010 Summer Diseases

Summer diseases, sanitation now for control.

Time for Improving Lawns

Ideal time to make successful lawn improvements is mid-August through mid-September.

Re-greening the Lawn

Management of disease and restoring damaged lawns.

Plants of the Week

Purple Fountain Grass and Purple Smoke

Yard Help, Hostas and More ...

Denny answers questions from readers and listeners.

Irrigate Responsibly

The key is to irrigate deeply and infrequently during early morning hours.

Tree Leaf Drop

There seems to be different causes for early tree leaf drop.

Bagworm Update

The time to treat with an insecticide to manage bagworm populations has come to an end.

Lawn Fertilizing

Fall is the most important season to fertilize the lawn.

Fall is for Lawns

You can take advantage of redoing some or all of your lawn through renovation.

Tree Recommendations, Reseeding Lawn and More ...

Denny answers questions from readers and listeners

Lawn Care Questions and Answers

Timely questions from homeowners.

More Beneficial Late Summer Tips

Nothing affects the look of your landscape more negatively than the usual dog days of summer.

Seeking Professional Help with Fall Landscaping

Landscape designers have a lot more time in the fall to help with your project.

Raccoon and Skunk Problems Don't Always Mean White Grubs

It may sound logical that if you kill grubs, skunks and raccoons will go away.

Vegetables

Information on Swiss chard, zucchini wilt, as well as determinate and indeterminate vegetables.

Annual: Impatiens, Perennial: Surprise Lily

Beautiful flowers to consider for your garden and landscape.

Lawncare, Fall Plants and More...

Denny answers questions from readers and listeners.