Scientists are beginning to understand how the natural world communicates, and they think that soon they’ll be able to ...

After four weeks of no measurable rainfall in Greater Boston, you might be wondering how this lack of precipitation has been ...

English ivy, also known as Hedera helix, is a popular evergreen vine that is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern ...

Ivy is a popular climbing plant that is known for its ability to grow and spread quickly. It is commonly used as a ground ...

While some gardeners consider ivy a beautiful and romantic addition to their gardens, it can quickly become a nuisance when ...

If you passed by Cross Campus during Eli Day last week, there is a good chance you left the place with your very own English ...

What is poison ivy rash? Poison ivy rash is an allergic reaction to poison ivy. Poison ivy is very common plant in the U.S. It is similar to two other plants called poison oak and poison sumac. The ...

Ivy plants may charm onlookers with their ability to dress up homes and fences, but it comes with a catch. These pretty climbers can attach too well, with their adhesive aerial roots causing ...

While English ivy may lend a charming, rustic look to gardens with its tendrils climbing up walls and outbuildings, this vigorous plant can become a destructive force, capable of strangling trees ...

While English ivy might give gardens a picturesque touch with its climbing vines on walls and outbuildings - the opportunistic climber can wreak havoc, strangling trees and scaling heights of up ...

If you’re planning a new garden, you should start with good soil. After all, soil is the medium of life for plants, providing a place for roots to spread out and take up water and nutrients.