Q: I’m not sure if the plants growing in my yard are poison ivy or something else. What does poison ivy look like, and how can I safely identify it? A: Even a brief brush with poison ivy can cause an ...

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Poison ivy is common in Ohio. Learn how to identify the plant, treat the rash, and safely remove it from your yard with these tips from FMC.

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A horticulture professor explains why this stubborn vine thrives and how to eradicate it.

A few years ago I was leading a group of Merrimack College ecology students on a nature walk, when one of them pointed to a vine with five leaflets per leaf, and asked if it was poison ivy. “No,” I ...

There are two common types of leaf diseases on English ivy found in Illinois. One is caused by fungi and the other is caused by a bacterium. Both diseases can cause defoliation if severe, but your ivy ...