Newsweek: Which Plants Are Toxic to Cats? What to Avoid Indoors and in the Garden
Which Plants Are Toxic to Cats? What to Avoid Indoors and in the Garden
USA Today: Poisonous plants for dogs: A complete guide to what pet-owners should (and shouldn't) buy
Poisonous plants for dogs: A complete guide to what pet-owners should (and shouldn't) buy
Exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, bearded irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow in cold-weather regions. Though they are mostly care-free, these irises do need to ...
The Advocate: Group is helping save Louisiana irises endangered by weather, herbicides and development
Keep your eyes peeled: Now is the time to catch Louisiana irises blooming in swamps, bogs and roadside ditches. At one time, vast expanses of Louisiana irises bloomed in the state's swamps and marshes ...
Group is helping save Louisiana irises endangered by weather, herbicides and development
Types Identifying poisonous plants The old saying “Leaves of three, let it be!” is a helpful reminder for identifying poison ivy and poison oak. However, it does not apply to poison sumac, which usually has clusters of 7–13 leaves. In some species, poison ivy and poison oak may also have more than three leaves. Their appearance may also vary depending upon the species, the local ...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that can harm or kill workers. Employers, workers, and equipment users can take precautions to prevent CO poisonings.
Poisonous plants, from left to right: poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac. Images courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture. Protect Yourself Wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, and gloves. Wash exposed clothing separately in hot water with detergent. Barrier skin creams, such as lotion containing bentoquatum, may offer some protection.