English ivy, a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark-green, waxy leaves, is believed to have been brought to the New World by European colonists in the 1700s. Simply yanking the ivy would also remove the bark, which serves as the tree’s vital protection from insects, diseases and the elements. Because its trunk and vines cling sturdily to surfaces via three …
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Houseplants are used to brighten up a room, purify the air or improve your mood, but some of these aesthetically pleasing plants are hiding a dark secret - they are toxic to children and pets. Horticulture expert Paul Alder warns that several plants commonly found in homes, such as daffodils, Aloe Vera and English ivy, can cause swelling of the …
