It might be tempting to remove poison ivy in the winter when the plant is relatively dormant, but there are several reasons ...

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 ...

Some methods work better than others to get rid of poison ivy permanently. Fast-growing poison ivy vines can grow 20 feet each season along fence lines and in landscaped beds. Several methods work to ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy? I have it in two ...

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) ...

Richard Evans is the agriculture and natural resources agent for Bryan/Liberty County Cooperative Extension. Reach him at 912-653-2231 or [email protected] (Bryan ...

Identifying poison ivy is an important life skill, especially for those who easily develop rashes upon exposure. “Leaves of three, let it be” is often shared as an easy way to identify the plant, but ...

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 ...