Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) may be growing among the plants you are handling. It pays to be able to identify this plant, avoid it and know what steps to take to get rid of it.

Dan Gill is a retired consumer horticulture specialist with the LSU AgCenter. He hosts the “Garden Show” on WWL-AM Saturdays at 9 a.m. Email gardening questions to [email protected].

Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) may be growing among the plants you are handling. It pays to be able to identify this plant, avoid it and know what steps to take to get rid of it.

Dan Gill is a retired consumer horticulture specialist with the LSU AgCenter. He hosts the “Garden Show” on WWL-AM Saturdays at 9 a.m. Email gardening questions to [email protected].