There's a tree maintenance project that's important and often overlooked. All the ivy and other vines should be taken out of the tops of your trees, off the trunks and away from the bases of trees.

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

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

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. John Manion is a guy who know his plants. That's ...

When it covers the side of a home, this vine may look like something out of a charming old college town. But much like its country of origin, this plant has colonized other nations and is responsible ...

Recently I've received a number of questions about poison ivy. Gardeners and landscapers need to beware of this vine. It pays to be able to identify and avoid it, or risk a bothersome rash.

Every gardener should know how to get rid of poison ivy when it pops up around the yard. If the sap from this plant comes in contact with your skin, a chemical called urushiol in the sap can cause ...

English ivy can weaken and in some cases kill trees. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board) It will soon be illegal in Washington to buy or sell English ivy, the ...

You first get a slight itchy spot, which gets worse and worse. It can start as a small itchy area that will annoy you, and can appear to spread to cover your whole body with giant red sores and ...

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

If you grew up in a rural area, you’ve probably heard the old adage, “leaves of three, let it be.” This brief, descriptive warning is intended to keep you from touching or brushing against the poison ...