Experts say poisonous plants are common in the Four States, but learning how to identify and avoid them can help people enjoy ...

I hike alone quite a bit for this column. And when I’m on the trail by myself, I like to play little mental games. For one, I ...

“The main cause of exposure to poison hemlock is misidentification,” Marshall said. “Because it is often confused with the ...

While those shiny green leaves lining the base of a tree might look harmless, poison ivy isn't anything to mess around with, ...

Best suited to USDA plant hardiness zones 8 to 11, this shrub loves a spot where it can soak up the morning sun and enjoy some relief in the afternoon shade. If you're aiming to use it as a living ...

Recently, after writing about mangoes, I received the following email from Steve Huffman: “It might be worth mentioning that mango sap can cause skin irritation similar to poison ivy. When I was a ...

Georgia's ecosystem is beautiful, diverse, and sometimes deadly. Here are six plants to avoid if you find them in your yard ...

Here are six plants to avoid if you find them in your yard or in the woods. Georgia's ecosystem is beautiful, diverse, and sometimes deadly. Here are six plants to avoid if ... Poison sumac has 7-13 ...

The owner of Ramapo Tree and Shrub Care, Colin Milde, is a board-certified master arborist (BCMA) with ISA who has been in the tree care business for over 40 years. Milde is also a New Jersey licensed ...

Poison sumac has alternate compound leaves with pointed, shiny leaflets and a red stem. The woody plant grows to 15 feet tall and has bark that is a dull gray. Advertisement ...