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 ...

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 ...

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) ...

Better snacking for lasting afternoon energy This time of year, it’s no surprise people are getting poison ivy rashes! Once you touch it, you develop an itchy rash on your skin that may start in a few ...

Leaves of three, let it be. That’s the old childhood rhyme about how to identify poison ivy so you can avoid it at all costs. The itchy, blistering and sometimes painful dermatitis that comes from ...

This time of year, it’s no surprise people are getting poison ivy rashes! Once you touch it, you develop an itchy rash on your skin that may start in a few hours or a few days. The rash almost always ...