Claims that poinsettias can cause serious health problems or death in pets greatly exaggerate their risk, experts say.

A lush, colorful garden may look inviting, but some of the most popular plants can pose serious—and sometimes fatal—risks to ...

If you want to bring the holiday spirit indoors with different festive plants, you should absolutely know which ones to keep ...

As people mark the first days of spring by planting flowers and other greenery, veterinarians say it's critical to prevent our furry friends from eating toxic buds and leaves this time of year.

It is important to be aware of landscaping plants that are toxic to dogs, some so poisonous that even small nibbles can lead ...

Wondering what plants are toxic to dogs and cats? Pets can experience gastrointestinal issues by eating many plants, but many are dangerous to keep in your home or yard without supervision or ...

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 ...

The days are getting longer, and the weather is getting warmer — both signals to many people that it is time to do the annual sprucing up of their gardens. For pet owners, it is important to remember ...

February's Weed of the Month is about the poisonous ornamental plants that may be found growing in Minnesota community gardens. Some poisonous plants commonly grown in gardens have specific parts ...

Spruce bark is rich in phenolic compounds that protect trees from pathogenic fungi. A research team at the Max Planck ...

In our northern climate, chemicals are applied to our paved surfaces to prevent the formation of ice (anti-icing agents) or ...

We use terms such as landscaping for the design of plants in a yard and hardscaping for human-made elements that enhance the outdoor space. But did you know there is a fairly new term for planning a ...