LOUISVILLE, Ky. — During the winter, most plants will go dormant leaving the landscape various shades of brown, trees bare, and otherwise lacking green. But there are some exceptions, especially some ...

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 (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 ...

Anyone cleaning out overgrown areas or even just weeding should beware. Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) may be growing among the plants you are handling. It pays to be able to identify this plant, ...

Can you give me some advice on poison ivy control — I’m very allergic. I know what it looks like. I need to get some information on how to get rid of it. — Jack Anyone cleaning out overgrown areas or ...

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 ...

When handling poison ivy, don’t neglect your gear. To protect you from getting exposed to the oil, wear long pants tucked into boots or thick socks and close-toed shoes, rubber gloves, and long ...

Ivy can look beautiful hanging off trees or climbing up a home, but can quickly become unmanageable if left to grow. This fast-spreading vine will get into the cracks of walls and begin to break them ...

While out walking or driving, did you ever notice trees so covered with ivy that they look like totally different life forms? In a way they are – because if the ivy continues to grow unchecked, the ...

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 ...