Your backyard may be a place of peace, play, and plant life—but some of that greenery could be more dangerous than it looks.

If you discover a toxic plant in or around your home, you can either remove it or move it to a location where your pet can’t reach it. This works both inside and outside of the home.

The good news is that with a little knowledge, no pet (or their concerned owner) needs to suffer from poisonous plants.

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.

As a county Extension educator, I regularly receive calls and emails about a variety of horticultural topics and this week ...

Invasive shrubs, such as buckthorn and Japanese barberry, can also contribute to human health impacts. Invasive shrubs create ...

The baneberry has red and white varietals, both considered poisonous. Red baneberries are more common in Washington state.

Georgia's ecosystem is beautiful, diverse, and sometimes deadly. Here are six plants to avoid if you find them in your yard or in the woods.

Poisonous plants that can cause allergic reactions. Many plants that are commonly found in Louisiana can cause allergic reactions of the skin or are harmful to ingest and, ...

These dangerous weeds may be popping up in more places than they used to for a variety of reasons, including the 2020 derecho ...