While there is usually some truth behind every myth, sometimes an idea captures gardeners’ imaginations and is eventually accepted as fact, even though the research doesn’t necessarily back it up. Here’s the lowdown on 12 common beliefs. These facts may change how you garden!
POISON IVY IS CONTAGIOUS
That horrible itching and blistered rash is an allergic reaction to urushiol oil in poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac leaves, stems and foliage, and even in the smoke from burning these plants. If you come into contact with pet hair, clothing or tools that still have the oil
