Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Find out how to get rid of poison ivy without touching this rash-causing plant. Peter Krumhardt Every gardener should know how to ...

Q: I’m not sure if the plants growing in my yard are poison ivy or something else. What does poison ivy look like, and how can I safely identify it? A: Even a brief brush with poison ivy can cause an ...

More than likely, we've all had a scare once or twice involving poison ivy. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, being educated about poison ivy and how to deal with its effects is important. Learn how ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - For many homeowners, battling unwanted plants in the yard is just part of the routine. But one invasive vine can do more than take over flowerbeds — it can cause painful rashes and ...

This is the time of year when new poison ivy plants pop up. While poison ivy plants are perennials, meaning they overwinter and grow again from year to year, they also grow from seeds. Poison ivy ...

While those shiny green leaves lining the base of a tree might look harmless, poison ivy isn't anything to mess around with, especially when the results of touching it are an itchy red rash that lasts ...

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac contain an oil called urushiol that causes an allergic skin rash. These plants can be identified by their leaf structure, though some non-toxic plants look similar. To avoid ...

Over a decade ago, when Peter Barron started removing poison ivy for a living, he decided to document his work. Test your knowledge: How good are you at identifying poison ivy? Take our quiz. “Every ...