Poison ivy produces oils called urushiols, which are responsible for causing dermatitis. Urushiol is found in every part of the plant, including the leaves, stems, flowers and even the pollen.

For a DIY approach, you can make a simple spray with items you may already have at home. “Vinegar, salt, and dish soap mix is ...

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

Q We have poison ivy, oak and sumac in our flower beds. How can we get rid of the poison vines without killing the bushes?

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Most gardeners have heard of the wise advice “leaves of three, let it be” referring to the pest plant poison ivy. While not quite as catchy, the saying really should be “leaflets of three, let it be.” ...

Blackberries, wild roses, honeysuckle, passion flower, wisteria, perennial sweet peas, wild grapes and even green beans have all been mistaken for poison ivy.

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Several weeks ago, a couple of my volunteers working in the Stone House garden alerted me we had poison ivy growing in a couple of the beds. It probably was a result of birds depositing its seed ...

Wondering how to kill poison ivy? We spoke to a plant expert to get tips on identifying poison ivy, what works fastest, and the safest ways to remove it for good.

Wondering how to kill poison ivy? We spoke to a plant expert to get tips on identifying poison ivy, what works fastest, and the safest ways to remove it for good.