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leafless poison ivy vine growing up a tree

Poison Ivy as a Vine: Spotting the Leafless Winter Danger

When most people think of poison ivy, they picture it as a low-growing shrub or brush, spreading its infamous three-leaf clusters across forest floors and trails. However, poison ivy has...

Poison Ivy as a Vine: Spotting the Leafless Winter Danger

When most people think of poison ivy, they picture it as a low-growing shrub or brush, spreading its infamous three-leaf clusters across forest floors and trails. However, poison ivy has...

brown poison ivy leaves in the snow

How Poison Ivy Lurks in Winter

Most people think poison ivy is only a warm-weather problem, with its lush green leaves posing a threat during hikes, yard work, or camping trips. But here’s the catch: poison...

How Poison Ivy Lurks in Winter

Most people think poison ivy is only a warm-weather problem, with its lush green leaves posing a threat during hikes, yard work, or camping trips. But here’s the catch: poison...

poison ivy in the fall growing up a tree

Does Poison Ivy Have a Season?

Poison ivy is notorious for causing itchy, blistering rashes, and many wonder whether it has a particular season. Understanding poison ivy's growth patterns and seasonal behaviors can help avoid unwanted...

Does Poison Ivy Have a Season?

Poison ivy is notorious for causing itchy, blistering rashes, and many wonder whether it has a particular season. Understanding poison ivy's growth patterns and seasonal behaviors can help avoid unwanted...

Poison ivy plant

Are Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Plants the Same?

In the great outdoors, amidst lush greenery and winding trails, lies a hidden danger: poison ivy and poison oak. These notorious plants evoke dread among outdoor enthusiasts and gardeners alike,...

Are Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Plants the Same?

In the great outdoors, amidst lush greenery and winding trails, lies a hidden danger: poison ivy and poison oak. These notorious plants evoke dread among outdoor enthusiasts and gardeners alike,...

Woman walking on nature trail

Ivy Starting to Bloom, Your Rash-Free Spring Guide

Spring is a time of renewal, but for many outdoor enthusiasts, it also marks the return of a dreaded nemesis: poison ivy. To ensure your spring adventures remain rash-free, it's...

Ivy Starting to Bloom, Your Rash-Free Spring Guide

Spring is a time of renewal, but for many outdoor enthusiasts, it also marks the return of a dreaded nemesis: poison ivy. To ensure your spring adventures remain rash-free, it's...

sumac plant

How to Tell the Difference Between Harmless and Poison Sumac

You may have heard of poison ivy and oak, but have you ever heard of Sumac? This plant is not as well-known as poison ivy or poison oak, but it...

How to Tell the Difference Between Harmless and Poison Sumac

You may have heard of poison ivy and oak, but have you ever heard of Sumac? This plant is not as well-known as poison ivy or poison oak, but it...