English ivy might add a touch of green elegance to your garden space, but when it oversteps its welcome, be prepared for an invasion that could decimate your dearest flora, not to mention the ...

Poison ivy changes color by season — red in spring, green in summer, orange in fall — so knowing all three looks keeps you safe year-round. The toxic oil urushiol stays active on tools, gloves, and ...

Poison Ivy is most commonly found in wooded areas and fields throughout the state. JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University If you’ve ever heard the saying “leaves of three, let it be,” chances ...

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) ...

DEAR BOB: English ivy (Hedera helix) is harmful to trees upon which it grows. It clings to surfaces using tendrils, aerial roots and a sticky substance called glycosides. Those roots and tendrils tend ...

Experts claim a natural solution made from three common cupboard ingredients can tackle invasive ivy growth in just days.

Question: For years ivy has flourished on our hillsides. This year, most of the ivy on the hillsides has died or withered and weeds have overtaking the ivy. The ivy is about 50 years old and receives ...

English ivy plants make for an attractive way of adding year-round interest to walls and fences, especially in shade. However, its vigorous nature means it can quickly grow out of bounds, often making ...

English ivy (Hedera helix), a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark green, waxy leaves, is believed to have been brought to North America by European colonists in the 1700s. They likely appreciated ...

It’s the time of year for shorts, tank tops, sandals and poison ivy. A single leaf brushing bare skin can be enough to raise a red, blistering, weeping, vacation-killing rash. Poison ivy ...