Poison ivy plants

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are allergenic plants with an oil called urushiol that typically causes an itchy, red rash. Learn about symptoms and more.

Poison Ivy (shown), Oak and Sumac are very common in the South. Your best defense against these irritating plants is to be able to identify and steer clear of them. As the saying goes - leaves of three, let them be.

Learning how to identify poison ivy is important for every gardener. Avoid a painful rash with these simple tips for spotting this poisonous plant.

The other day, my neighbor with an enviable flower garden in the front and a vegetable one in the back, snuck up on me while I was weeding, looked over my

BlackBerry NOT poison ivy

Most three leaf plants have symmetrical leaves, the most common exception to this is the young Box Elder tree. Learn more about what poison ivy looks like.

Looking for a few all-natural methods to help eliminate dangerous poison ivy plants from your lawn, flowerbeds & landscape? No matter where it is found, it can certainly be quite a painful experience for those unlucky enough to be allergic to its highly toxic resin. Here is a look at four safe ways to eliminate poison ivy from your yard – with all-natural ingredients!

An irritating plant with wildlife benefits