Spring and summer are the ideal time to get your lawn back to shape. A great way to nurture a perfectly-manicured lawn is by planting new trees. While they are a great addition enhancing the look of your property, but some homeowners may be prone to allergies, and pollen is a very common trigger of an allergy. Pollen is integral for growth of plants and its count is especially high during the summer and spring time. This article aims to highlight a few landscape plants that individuals/homeowners with allergies should steer clear of. Not adding these plants to your yard will stand both you and your loved ones in good stead, and allow you to make the most of your spring and summer.
Bermuda Grass- Though
this is one of the most popular lawn plants, still many people avoid it due to
the plant being high-maintenance with low returns. Also this plant is a trigger
for itching and sneezing. The pollen of the plant scatters all over the yard
and can reach people even in the safety of their houses. Lawn care experts
recommend avoiding this plant as your landscaping option.
Bluegrass- This
grass is very popular in Canada. But its pollen can worsen asthma symptoms.
It’s best to tick this off as your landscape option if you or any of your
family members suffer from asthma.
Chamomile- When we
think about chamomile, we think about chamomile tea, and this very reason makes
many homeowners opt for this plant due to its stunning flowers that can be used
to make tea. Sadly, the flowers and leaves of the plant can cause skin
reactions, and for some people even drinking it can set off allergic reactions.
Daisy- This is
another house plant popular among the homeowners. Unfortunately, this plant is
also known to set off different reactions like rashes, hay fever, etc.
Jasmine- This is
the sweetest-smelling flower that is there. Adding this to a lawn or a garden
is quite something, it immediately takes the look a notch higher. However, the
small white flowers can lead to sneezing fits in people prone to allergies.
Birch Tree- If it is
spring and you are sneezing, this tree may have led to the problem. This is
popular among homeowners due to its ability to stand up to storms. These trees
are attractive as well enhancing the look of your lawn. The telltale white bark
makes them stand out from others.
Ragweed- Ragweed can
be grown anywhere, but not so popular among homeowners to add to their yards,
and rightly so since the plant is considered the most allergenic species that’s
there in Canada especially during summer time. A major sign include a puffy
face.
Other plants to avoid planting in your lawn if you are prone
to allergies:
1. Cedar Tree
and Bush
2. Elm Tree
3. Juniper
4. Oak Tree
5. Pine
6. Sunflower
7. Walnut
8. Wisteria
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