It's fall in Arizona, which means it's time to head for the hills to hike colorful forests and drive winding roads littered ...

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) is one of several sumacs in the genus Rhus which is in the cashew family. It grows best in ...

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac contain an oil called urushiol that causes an allergic skin rash. These plants can be identified by their leaf structure, though some non-toxic plants look similar. To avoid ...

We are in peak poison ivy season in our area. That means poison ivy is at its worst and doing its best to spread to you. Master gardeners say poison ivy is kind of a master of disguise. It can hide in ...

Imagine a tree that could usher in scores of birds, bees, and butterflies throughout the growing season, then quickly adorn your yard in incredible fall colors after summer winds down. The staghorn ...

Poison ivy rash isn't contagious, but the oil, urushiol, can spread the rash if it's on skin or clothes. Wash your skin with soap and cool water immediately if you touch poison ivy to stop the rash.

One recent hot morning a light wind was blowing yellow leaves off walnut and poplar trees. It had been hot and humid for several days, which accounts for some of the yellow leaves, but these leaf ...

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 ...

It may only seem like there's more poison ivy this year. "I would say the number of requests for identification and control information for poison ivy has been consistent over the decade that I have ...

Dollar Tree has filed plans for work at a site in Spring. (Courtesy Dollar Tree) Dollar Tree has filed plans for work at a site in Spring, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing ...

Most adults are allergic to this plant and its relatives. Here’s how to prevent or minimize the rash. By Cameron Walker When out in nature, we all know you’re not supposed to wander into the bushes.