From poison ivy to chiggers and coyotes, here are the hazardous plants, insects and animals to watch out for — and what to do if you see them in Iowa.

Poison ivy is denoted by it’s three leaflets as well as it’s hairy vine that crawls up trees. The plant contains an oil called urushiol, which triggers an allergy in some humans.

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If some leaves weather the weed-killing solution, they recommend repeating the treatment until the ivy is entirely eradicated.

Clear ivy ‘for good’ in 5 days with 3 natural items that are ‘proven to be the best’ Ivy grows well almost anywhere and is considered a weed by many gardeners. It's also difficult to get ...

Oleanders are dropping leaves now, but it's nothing to worry about: Dan Gill explains Answers to readers' gardening questions.

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To make identification more difficult, poison ivy can be quite variable in leaf shape, color and size. One helpful feature is that at this time of year: you may be able to spot (from a distance!) ...

There are true geraniums (Geranium spp.), which are hardy perennials that can be used as ground cover or in pots. Then, there’s the more common type— bedding geraniums (Pelargonium spp.), which are in ...

New additions to Adriana Varejão’s acclaimed “Plate” series are showing at the Hispanic Society Museum and Library, in her first solo museum exhibit in New York.

North Texas garden pros from Shades of Green and Nicholson-Hardie share their picks for vines and other climbing plants.