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 ...

QUESTION: What's the best way to get rid of poison ivy? I have it in two locations. The first is in low-growing ligustrums that border my yard, and the second is along my backyard fence. -- Dave Plank ...

"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 ...

Q:I have some poison ivy growing in a ditch near my house. What do I do to get rid of it? A:Poison ivy is nasty stuff. Try spraying it with Roundup that kills almost anything green or better with ...

If you spot poison ivy in your yard, you only need to head to the kitchen to find a solution that can kill it. Read these ...

Spring officially arrived on March 20, but for many gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts, the real start of spring occurs the first time the telltale itching, skin rash and blistering appear after ...

I was at an event last week and I started to shake hands with a friend. He smiled and backed off. I could see why. He was welted from working around poison ivy. “I don’t know where I got it, but I ...

Poison ivy is a wild vine that commonly invades established landscapes and, unfortunately, is a vigorous grower even under unfavorable environmental conditions. While it thrives in wet weather, dry ...