Love Gardening? Have Allergies?

Ever hear of antirrhinum or mimulus? They're waiting to be your best friends. Or...if you prefer...impatiens, delphinium, clematis, tulips or sunflowers can be good choices. Generally speaking, plants with large waxy flowers are good choices since the pollen from these plants is too heavy and sticky to enter the air and create an allergic reaction.

You can enjoy gardening and landscaping with some planning and careful preparation. It's important to do your planting when the pollen count is low.

To lessen chances of allergic reactions, garden in the morning or late afternoon when pollen is higher in the sky, or on cloudy or cool days when it is not as prevalent. Use a mask when mowing, and bathe and change your clothing after working outside.

Gloves, goggles and a mask will help reduce pollen exposure. So will keeping your hands away from your face and possibly using an antihistamine or a nasal spray before going outside.

At Allergy & Asthma Center, with four locations in central Pennsylvania, Board Certified allergists are here to help you deal with gardening allergies and much more.

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