Luckily, there are some simple tricks for identifying poison ivy. Poison ivy can be easily identified by any one of three ...

In autumn, Virginia creeper produces dark berries, while poison ivy has clusters of tiny, less than quarter-inch-wide greenish-white fruits. Though Virginia creeper doesn’t cause bad skin rashes ...

Its leaves, stems, and berries are food for animals, and its vines can be shelter for small animals like toads and mice, ... Poison ivy: what to do once the damage is done.

Answer: “Yes, animals can get drunk from consuming fermented mulberries and other fruit. Animals like bats, squirrels, moose and even elephants have been observed exhibiting signs of intoxication.” ...

We have a Boston ivy on our building walls, and recently a neighbor found out that its berries are very toxic. If so, could you please give a brief explanation about it? -- G.H., via email. Dear G ...

English ivy (Hedera helix) has long been popular for its attractive, variegated foliage and red berries in winter. Unfortunately, English ivy has a number of unpleasant issues that are often ...

Wisconsin's Horticulture also notes that that you should not burn or compost leftover poison ivy berries, leaves, stems and roots since these can spread. You'll want to bag and dispose of them.

Ivy has had a good few months and is now heavy with berries. These inky blue-black clusters of fruit are no good for humans, but like the rest of the plant, they sustain a large number of wild ...