Many of us encourage milkweed to grow in our yards because it’s a host plant for monarch butterflies. When caterpillars eat milkweed, its toxins shield them against predators. But in humans and pets, ...

Whether you’re exploring the great outdoors, setting up camp beneath the trees, or simply curating the perfect collection of ...

Learn about common flowers and plants that may be beautiful but pose a threat to you, your child or even your pet. Suchandrima Bhowmik is a freelance journalist who specializes in medical, health and ...

Petscaping is a new term for designing outdoor landscapes with pet safety in mind. Many common plants, such as Sago palms and Coonties, are toxic to pets. Pet owners should research plants and create ...

Don’t put your thumb on this green. Many gardeners might not be aware of the lethal plant thought to be the most toxic in the world called the Gympie-Gympie. The ghoulish greenery sports tiny ...

With summer almost here, there are a number of plants to be aware of while hiking along Michigan’s trails. Here are a five different poisonous plants in Michigan and how to identify them: The most ...

People have all sorts of wrong ideas about poisonous plants, mostly from films and old wives’ tales, and some of […] ...

Petscaping is a new term for designing outdoor landscapes with pet safety in mind. Many common plants, such as Sago palms and Coonties, are toxic to pets. Pet owners should research plants and create ...