Many people are allergic to Poison Ivy due to the presence of urushiol – a skin irritant. Poison ivy, oak and sumac all produce this oil which can be very dangerous to you. This oil is found on every part of the vine. Sometimes the slightest brush can trigger an allergic reaction. Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac are…
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A Guide To Vines And How To Vine Beauty With Your Garden
If you find yourself bored with the usual assortment of flowers and shrubs in your latest landscape design, maybe it’s time to do a little experimenting by adding VINES to your garden. Advantages of Having Vines In Your Garden Vines are often overlooked as a lovely complement to your garden. Not only do they bring additional and much needed color…
Stop Kudzu Before It Takes Over
Kudzu is almost everywhere you look in many parts of the U.S. It covers trees, buildings, fences and telephone poles-as much as seven million acres. It spreads at a rate of 120,000 acres a year. “Kudzu is an annoying vine that can grow as much as a foot in 24 hours,” says Lance Walheim, Bayer Advanced™ garden expert, who wrote…
Using Vines To Decorate Your Garden
A great way to decorate your garden is the use of vines. They are very low maintenance and look good on almost anything. If you’ve got a fence or separator that really stands out in the field of green that is your garden, then growing a vine over it can be a quick and aesthetically pleasing solution. However, there are…