We enjoy the visual splendor of many beautiful plants and flowers in our homes and gardens. The last thing we are thinking about is whether they are dangerous plants or not. After all, how can a delicate, innocuous thing of beauty ever hurt anybody? But the truth is, there are many common indoor and outdoor … Read more
Nothing can ruin a day quite like coming into contact with poison ivy. This plant’s toxic leaves, stems and roots can leave you with a rash that will stay with you for up to three weeks. Take a look at our tips for treating and healing from poison ivy. Take Immediate Care of Your Skin … Read more
When I was a little girl my grandmother had this bush in her yard that always had things on it that looked like apples. She would always tell me that they were poisonous so I never had the nerve to eat one. There are so many common plants that are around us that we have … Read more
While nature has brought us all a lot of beautiful flowers, it has also delivered numerous poisonous plants that can really hurt us if we’re not properly protected. In fact, in the past, these types of plants have caused everything from headaches to death. Check out our list below of the most common poisonous plants … Read more
If your kids are anything like mine, they love to play in the dirt. Though it gets messy, that love of playing in the dirt can be used for good. Imagine how your kids will get excited about planting their own vegetables in a garden. However, anybody that has spent any time taking care of … Read more
Plain and simple, poison ivy is a gardener’s worst nightmare. That’s because the resin in their oil is actually toxic, meaning it can cause everything from rashes when you touch it to lung problems if you burn it. There is hope, though. You can get rid of poison ivy in your garden by following these easy … Read more
Any gardener can tell you just how annoying and frustrating it is to control weeds. That’s why so many of us turn to herbicides because they are an effective way to get rid of these nuisances. Unfortunately, though, since herbicides are poisonous to plants, they can be very dangerous to humans, animals, and the environment … Read more