This troublesome plant should stay far away from your yard.

A horticulture professor explains why this stubborn vine thrives and how to eradicate it.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Found throughout most of the United States, it's not uncommon for poison ivy plants to pop up in residential backyards and gardens ...

If you're wondering how to kill poison ivy, here are 5 effective ways to remove it and keep it out of your garden for good. Learn expert tips to protect your yard from this irritating plant.

Anyone who has touched poison ivy can attest to how nasty it is. A light brushing against any part of a poison ivy plant to release an oily resin called urushiol that can cause terrible skin rashes.

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 ...

QUESTION: What's the best way to get rid of poison ivy? I have it in two locations. The first is in low-growing ligustrums that border my yard, and the second is along my backyard fence. -- Dave Plank ...

Q: This summer, I have been feverishly crossing things off of my garden "to do" list. However, this pace has ground to a screeching halt, as I have reached #7 on the list - clean up natural area.

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Poison ivy tends to raise alarm bells when you spot it in your garden, and for good reason. Known to thrive ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy? I have it in two ...