the nuts of horse chestnut trees and all parts of the oleander plant are also toxic. And let's not forget the wild mushrooms Mother Nature sometimes scatters in the yard. Perhaps the most ...

“Mistletoe is another toxic plant that is beneficial for wildlife ... So you probably don’t need to remove it from your yard. Most people can also keep it on their holiday decoration ...

Perhaps the most deadly plant you may already have in your yard is the Sago palm/Cycas revoluta. It is toxic to humans and pets. Oddly enough, the Sago, despite its structure, is not a real palm tree.

With the arrival of spring, it’s important to know which plants can be harmful for pets, whether they’re wild, or carefully ...

When you’re spending time outdoors this summer, in your own yard or hiking in a park, it’s useful to know to spot poison ivy.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reports that toxic exposure to plants and fungi was responsible for 8.1% of calls to its animal poison control center in 2023.

Designing a garden for dogs means using strong grass types, avoiding toxic plants, and minimising bare soil to discourage running.

There is a lot of variety in the precise appearance of this plant. Unfortunately that is problematic because it is also highly toxic to many people and very widespread. The effects range from a small ...