That familiar phrase, "leaves of three, let it be," is a homeowner's warning, often whispered with a shiver. Poison ivy ( ...

Overgrown and tangled, the greenery growing close to the chapel at Assumption University was more than an eyesore in the highly trafficked area. It also presented a danger to students and staff.

Poison ivy grows in a lot more places than you might think, so knowing how to identify it this summer is a good idea.

A relative to poison ivy, poison sumac is a flowering shrub or woody plant that contains the same oil. However, it is considered more allergenic, causing a very inflamed, painful and itchy rash.

Georgia's ecosystem is beautiful, diverse, and sometimes deadly. Here are six plants to avoid if you find them in your yard or in the woods.

Photo of poison ivy. Poison ivy belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, and there are about 30 species that grow in the Americas, but mostly Asia, according to the American Museum of Natural History.

Many are getting out and enjoying the outdoors this summer, and while we all know to avoid poison ivy, there is another plant ...

When the long school year ended, I always looked forward to a relaxing vacation with my parents in Florida. But one year, upon arrival, I was shocked to find my dad’s face covered in a red, blistered ...

Goat grazing is an eco-friendly solution to killing poison ivy, Caballero says. You don't have to adopt a farm animal of your own; you can borrow goats to graze on invasive plants in your backyard and ...

Recent record rainfall in Middle Tennessee has created perfect conditions for poison hemlock to thrive. Learn how to identify ...

You can remove poison oak from your yard by hand or with an herbicide. No matter which method you choose, wear protective gear, including long sleeves, gloves, long pants, and boots, to minimize your ...