15 Tips For Gardening Without Triggering Your Asthma

It used to be true that asthmatics were better off avoiding gardens completely. Fortunately, you don’t have to throw out your pruning shears yet. If you’re living with asthma but still want to reap the rewards of a backyard or community garden, there are a few ways you can do it.  15 Gardening Tips For Asthmatics 1. Keep The Grass Low Health experts advise keeping grass no higher than two inches. Believe it or not, grass is the primary culprit for spreading pollen. If you like having grass, three asthma-friendly options are St. Augustine, female cultivars of buffalo grass, and male-sterile hybrid Bermuda grasses.  2. Avoid Fragrant Plants Highly fragrant plants like pine, maple, lilies, and sweet peas can trigger your asthma. Better options include apple, dogwood, and pear.  3. Choose Female Trees The good thing about female trees is that they don’t spread pollen. Another option is to plant sterile male trees.  4. Reconsider Hedges Though hedges can look nice, they’re also known for collecting debris that can trigger your asthma. It’s best to cut them down. If you like shrubs, consider azalea, hibiscus, or hydrangea. 5. Replace Grass With Gravel If it’s possible, you can replace the grass...