Avoiding Allergies and Injuries While Landscaping
Allergy-sufferers, I identify some of the plants for you that you should eradicate from your yard. Use them to get out there and wage war with weeds! And in case of combat injury, consult the first-aid tips given by Rod Brouhard, our Guide to First Aid.
Common Ragweed, Bane of Allergy-Sufferers
Allergy-sufferers, do you think goldenrod is responsible for your hay-fever misery in autumn? Think again. Assign blame to ragweed and eliminate it from your yard. Here are some pictures to help you identify common ragweed -- the first step in eradicating it from your landscaping.
Ragweed Allergy and Giant Ragweed Weed Control
OK, if you read the article above, you now know what common ragweed looks like. So is "giant ragweed" just a larger version? No! For identification purposes, consider giant ragweed an entirely different plant from its "common" namesake. I help you identify this allergenic menace here, while providing other interesting facts.
When Is Grass Pollen Allergy Season?
The ragweeds are one thing; but there is no hiding from grass, right (well, unless you live in the desert)? Grass pollen allergy results from flowering, so it's critical for allergy-sufferers to keep their lawns mowed regularly. Find out when you should be on-guard for grass pollen allergy if you live where cool-season grasses are grown (i.e., the North).
In Case of Injury While Landscaping: First Aid Tips
Learning how to avoid injury while landscaping is all fine and dandy; but what do you do when something does go wrong, in spite of your best efforts? In case of injury, consult Rod Brouhard's tips. About's Guide to First Aid deals with everything from sun exposure and allergies to snake bites and bee stings in this article.