Allergy season is in full swing. Do your eyes water and itch the second you step outside? While you’re stocking up on tissues, you may not realize that the culprit is right under your feet. Your garden may be the source of all your discomfort. Many common yard invaders release clouds of highly allergenic pollen that travel for miles and linger for weeks. We’re calling it “toxic pollen” here because these grains can trigger intense reactions in sensitive people. It’s not poisonous in the sense of chemicals. But it’s a real pain for some people. A single plant can pump out staggering amounts of pollen and make allergy season feel endless. Learn which allergenic weeds are most likely to ambush your sinuses and how to identify them.
