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wellness A colorful, lush male, and it’s the male plants
garden in bloom that produce pollen.
WEEDING is the ultimate
symbol of springtime.And Allergists suggest using
OALULT EGRAGRDIEENS while there’s nothing quite so plants that rely on insects
By Michael Kabel satisfying as digging in the dirt for pollination instead of air
and getting your garden up and currents.There is a variety
BUSY. BUSY. blooming, allergies and hay fever of these available at most
BUSY. BUSY. can bury your plans in no time. nurseries and garden centers;
BUSY. from cucumbers and squash to
Health experts geraniums and roses.
recommend taking the
following steps to protect your Some plants, bushes,
sinuses as you plan and build and trees are better
your garden. than others
Pollen is Everywhere Some of the safest
Residents of the southern flowering plants for allergy
sufferers include daffodils,
United States know the “green crocus, petunia, phlox, lilies,
fog” of oak pollen that coats pansies, petunias and irises.
everything outside in April and Safer bets for bushes and trees
May. And pollen can travel include roses, azaleas, boxwood
hundreds of miles or more and hibiscus.
as springtime winds carry it
aloft. No matter how careful Pretty flowers can mask
a gardener you are, remember allergy “thorns”
that pollinated air is inevitable.
If you work outside, consider Sunflowers, daisies, and
using a breathing mask. Also, chrysanthemums put on a
remember that window bold show of color, but their
screens won’t block pollen vivacity hides an itchy, watery
from getting inside your home. secret. All three are closely
related to ragweed, one of the
most potent and widespread
causes of hay fever.
Goldenrod is pretty too,
but can trigger ragweed-
like reactions. Garden
experts recommend using
snapdragons or zinnias for a
yellow splash of color.
Tim Brion, Agent Life insurance shouldn’t wait. The female of the Fight pollen across
608 West Broad Street Even though life is busy, take species is friendlier your entire yard
Bethlehem, PA 18018 a moment to reflect on what’s than the male and indoors
most important. For peace of
Bus: 610-865-9001 mind, protect your family with Many nurseries and garden Keep your grass trimmed
tim.brion.ngf3@statefarm.com State Farm® life insurance. retailers advertise garden — about 2 inches high — so
We put the life back plants as “seedless” or “fruitless” that pollen can’t easily reach
in life insurance.™ — hoping to attract gardeners air currents.Wood chips and
CALL ME TODAY. who don’t want the hassle mulch trap moisture, which
of cleaning up after blooming encourages the growth of
plants. But think back to your mold. Avoid high-pollen count
high school biology: plants that conditions by gardening on
don’t carry seeds or fruits are cool and cloudy days, and
change clothes immediately
after heading inside.
State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI)
State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI)
Bloomington, IL
1311009
garden in bloom that produce pollen.
WEEDING is the ultimate
symbol of springtime.And Allergists suggest using
OALULT EGRAGRDIEENS while there’s nothing quite so plants that rely on insects
By Michael Kabel satisfying as digging in the dirt for pollination instead of air
and getting your garden up and currents.There is a variety
BUSY. BUSY. blooming, allergies and hay fever of these available at most
BUSY. BUSY. can bury your plans in no time. nurseries and garden centers;
BUSY. from cucumbers and squash to
Health experts geraniums and roses.
recommend taking the
following steps to protect your Some plants, bushes,
sinuses as you plan and build and trees are better
your garden. than others
Pollen is Everywhere Some of the safest
Residents of the southern flowering plants for allergy
sufferers include daffodils,
United States know the “green crocus, petunia, phlox, lilies,
fog” of oak pollen that coats pansies, petunias and irises.
everything outside in April and Safer bets for bushes and trees
May. And pollen can travel include roses, azaleas, boxwood
hundreds of miles or more and hibiscus.
as springtime winds carry it
aloft. No matter how careful Pretty flowers can mask
a gardener you are, remember allergy “thorns”
that pollinated air is inevitable.
If you work outside, consider Sunflowers, daisies, and
using a breathing mask. Also, chrysanthemums put on a
remember that window bold show of color, but their
screens won’t block pollen vivacity hides an itchy, watery
from getting inside your home. secret. All three are closely
related to ragweed, one of the
most potent and widespread
causes of hay fever.
Goldenrod is pretty too,
but can trigger ragweed-
like reactions. Garden
experts recommend using
snapdragons or zinnias for a
yellow splash of color.
Tim Brion, Agent Life insurance shouldn’t wait. The female of the Fight pollen across
608 West Broad Street Even though life is busy, take species is friendlier your entire yard
Bethlehem, PA 18018 a moment to reflect on what’s than the male and indoors
most important. For peace of
Bus: 610-865-9001 mind, protect your family with Many nurseries and garden Keep your grass trimmed
tim.brion.ngf3@statefarm.com State Farm® life insurance. retailers advertise garden — about 2 inches high — so
We put the life back plants as “seedless” or “fruitless” that pollen can’t easily reach
in life insurance.™ — hoping to attract gardeners air currents.Wood chips and
CALL ME TODAY. who don’t want the hassle mulch trap moisture, which
of cleaning up after blooming encourages the growth of
plants. But think back to your mold. Avoid high-pollen count
high school biology: plants that conditions by gardening on
don’t carry seeds or fruits are cool and cloudy days, and
change clothes immediately
after heading inside.
State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI)
State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI)
Bloomington, IL
1311009
