Poison ivy might be a small plant, but it can cause big trouble—for both your yard and your skin. Its oily sap, called urushiol, is what triggers that itchy rash, and even a tiny amount can cause a ...

Every gardener should know how to get rid of poison ivy when it pops up around the yard. If the sap from this plant comes in contact with your skin, a chemical called urushiol in the sap can cause ...

Some methods work better than others to get rid of poison ivy permanently.

Fortunately, most local areas received significant rainfall over the past week—certainly a welcome development. That said, I distinctly recall several days filled with complaints (mostly from myself) ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Among common lawn weeds, poison ivy is like a supervillain. Whether it's growing as a vine up your ...

Anyone cleaning out overgrown areas or even just weeding should beware. Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) may be growing among the plants you are handling. It pays to be able to identify this plant, ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Poison ivy can quickly ruin a day spent outdoors. It’s best to adhere to the rule, “leaves of three, let them be,” since exposing your skin to poison ivy can lead to allergic ...

Poison ivy tends to hide in plain sight. It grows in wooded areas, climbing its way up the sides of trees. It hides in the weeds on the ground. It spreads quickly, taking over fences and flower beds.