When skin touches poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac plants, the oils from the plant can cause a rash. This rash can be very uncomfortable, itchy and unsightly. The medical name for this rash is ...

When I announced to some friends that I was planning to establish a native sumac grove on my property, the first thing I heard was, “Why would you want to plant that trash tree on your property?” I ...

We are in peak poison ivy season in our area. That means poison ivy is at its worst and doing its best to spread to you. Master gardeners say poison ivy is kind of a master of disguise. It can hide in ...

Many homeowners love the idea of adding a variety of lovely flowers and plants in their backyard to beautify the space and create a peaceful place to relax. You may add the plants yourself, or they ...

If you were a Girl Scout or a Boy Scout, you probably heard the adage "leaves of three, let them be" to deter you from getting poison ivy rash. And, while it is true that a poison ivy leaf contains ...

(NEXSTAR) – You may have managed to dodge the dreaded rashes often associated with poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not allergic. While it’s true that a ...