How to rid your yard of poison hemlock? If you plan to remove the plant yourself, be sure to wear protective gear – such as goggles, face mask, gloves and a long sleeve shirt – before handling the ...

You're working in your garden, pulling weeds and making sure everything looks pretty. A few hours later, while admiring your garden, you start to feel an itch on your arm and notice some red bumps. At ...

As temperatures rise, many people may start to spend more time outdoors. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say it is important to be able to identify, avoid and treat reactions from ...

When my husband told me he saw a woman picking a bouquet of oleander, I was surprised that someone was unaware of oleander’s toxicity. Nerium oleander contains a potent heart toxin. The leaves and ...

Working at Stauffer’s of Kissel Hill, poison ivy is a regular job hazard for gardening expert Kathy Quarles. Quarles says she gets poison ivy “all the time” and every year she sees it come back with ...

With summer almost here, there are a number of plants to be aware of while hiking along Michigan’s trails. Here are a five different poisonous plants in Michigan and how to identify them: The most ...

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The dangers of touching or eating a poisonous plant range from mild irritation all the way to death. In the U.S. the hazardous plant you're most likely to come into contact with is poison ivy—or its ...

Summer is in full bloom and so are plants and weeds that can cause you harm. Outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners and just about everyone else should know about poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and ...

Poison hemlock, seen in this file photo, could be growing in your Wichita yard this summer. Here’s how to identify the invasive weed and safely remove it if necessary. Eric Coombs Oregon Department of ...

Florida is filled with diverse ecosystems, from the dense forests found in the Panhandle to the wetlands spread out throughout the Everglades. It's perfect for those who enjoy outdoor activities.