Rather than resorting to harsh chemicals to tackle fast-growing weeds, the folks at Drip Works recommend a natural concoction ...

Persian ivy (Hedera colchica) is one of the fastest-growing types of ivy. Native to parts of the Middle East, this type of ivy can climb up to 100 feet high if given a suitable structure.

For the most part, ivy is a low-maintenance plant. After planting, you can leave it be, and it will grow, but it does require your assistance from time to time. This comes in the form of pruning. Now, ...

Like poison ivy, its leaves have a alternate leaf pattern, and can grow as a shrub, bush or vine. In the spring, poison oak's leaves appear shiny with reddish or green colors that can curl inward.