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 ...

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 ...

Poison ivy tends to hide in plain sight. It grows in wooded areas, climbing its way up the sides of trees. It hides in the weeds on the ground. It spreads quickly, taking over fences and flower beds.

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 NEIL: We have several acres covered with poison ivy. Unfortunately, the ivy keeps spreading. Store-bought remedies as well as home-made mixtures have not worked. Do you have any suggestions? Dear ...