Michael Johnson imagines his acreage void of such evils as buckthorn, poison ivy, tansy and honeysuckle shrubs.

Poison ivy is a plant that can cause an itchy rash when touched. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac all contain urushiol (yoo-ROO-shee-ol), a sticky, colorless, odorless oil. Urushiol is not ...

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 ...

Blue Ivy Carter was the spitting image of her famous mom, Beyoncé, while wearing a glamorous pink dress at a star-studded event. Beyoncé, 44, took to Instagram to share a sweet moment between her own ...

You've been waiting all year for autumn's brilliant colors to arrive and you're out on a walk just itching to pick up a beautiful red leaf. But how do you know it won't leave you scratching? Poison ...

You spent some time outside, and then discovered a bug on your leg. What is it? And should you be concerned? It's estimated that more than 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease develop in the United ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - For many homeowners, battling unwanted plants in the yard is just part of the routine. But one invasive vine can do more than take over flowerbeds — it can cause painful rashes and ...

Have you ever spent a long day working in the yard, only to find yourself itching a red rash on your skin hours later? It’s probably poison ivy making its presence known. Poison ivy contains urushiol, ...

LAGRANGE — A friend came down with a bad case of poison ivy two weeks ago. She had not been directly in the weed patch, but her dog had rubbed up against the ivy during a walk and the oils had ...

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 ...