ARKANSAS — Like many Arkansans, my friend Lewis Peeler of Vanndale spent time in his yard recently removing storm-damaged trees. That was unpleasant enough, but just hours after sawing up several ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During the summer months, we find ourselves outside, hiking, exploring and getting our yards in shape. In many cases, this will ...

TENNESSEE, USA — Leaves of three, let it be! That phrase is an old adage, but it has helped people identify plants they should stay away from during the summer. Plants like poison ivy usually grow ...

The itchy, oozing rash on outdoors writer David Figura developed three days after he noticed a slight redness on his right arm. (Lauren Long l llong@syracuse.com) Sometimes it's a bad thing if you're ...

Residents who suspect they have come into contact with poison ivy should wash with soap and water as soon as possible. Soaps that remove oils are recommended. A number of commercial products are ...

Our cool, rainy spring has really favored the growth of plants including millions of weeds. Among these unwanted plants are perennial plants that have toxic components. Gardeners and others who spend ...