Poison ivy might be a small plant, but it can cause big trouble—for both your yard and your skin. Its oily sap, called urushiol, is what triggers that itchy rash, and even a tiny amount can cause a ...

Try one of these chemical-free methods to get rid of the pesky plant. If you’ve ever gone hiking, you’ve probably heard the warning, “Leaves of three, let it be.” Poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans, ...