How To Take Care of Your Lawn Allergies
Lawn maintenance is a necessary task, but for those that struggle with seasonal allergies, it can be challenging to stay on top of it all. Since lawn allergies are common, there are thankfully plenty of options to help minimize the symptoms. Lawn allergies can occur in the spring, summer, and even fall months. Before you head outside to take care of the lawn, here are some tips on how to care for allergies first.
Steps to Take Outdoors
You may feel the need to remain inside when lawn allergies rear the head, but minimizing lawn allergy symptoms surprisingly starts with what you do outdoors.
Don’t Let the Work Pileup.
By consistently staying on top of yard maintenance, homeowners can reduce the number of allergens in their backyard. Mowing regularly including during the fall helps prevent grass from producing pollen. During the fall, leaves should be raked periodically to prevent mold and pollen from collecting.
Take Care of Lawn Needs Later in the Day.
Pollen levels are higher earlier in the day than later in the afternoon so waiting until 3 or 4 o’clock helps lessen the impact of the allergens. Before heading outdoors, it is best to check the pollen levels for your area online.
Wear the Right Attire.
Even on hot days, it is essential that you wear longs pants and long sleeves to keep pollen away from your skin. Sunglasses and hats help protect your eyes and hair from collecting pollen while working. If you suffer from severe allergies, wearing a mask prevents you from breathing pollen in. Once you are finished for the day, remove and wash clothing immediately after returning indoors to prevent allergens from finding their way into furniture, carpets, and other clothing.
Other Ways to Minimize Lawn Allergies
One trip to the supermarket and you will find an entire aisle dedicated to allergy relief. Talk to a doctor before buying over the counter medications to make sure you purchase the right one for your needs. Depending on the severity of your allergies, a doctor may prescribe a stronger medication.
In addition to medication, many natural remedies can help minimize lawn allergy symptoms. One favorite method is eating a spoonful of local honey every day. Local honey has remnants of local pollen because bees use what is around them to create it. By feeding your body small doses, you teach it that the pollen is not a bad thing and it adjusts to accepting pollen over time.
If spending time in your backyard is too much for your lawn allergies, consider hiring the professionals at Perennial Lawn Care. We offer lawn care maintenance, pest control, and tree and shrub care to help make New Jersey homeowners lives less stressful. Contact us today to learn more.
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