Hello, I want to plant more trees around my house. Which trees should I plant to minimise allergic reactions? Many thanks.

If you want to minimise allergic reactions, the most suitable trees will really depend on what type of pollen you are sensitive to. Unfortunately, all trees produce pollen so they all have the potential to cause problems.

Some of the most common tree allergies include Birch, Cypress, Oak, Plane Tree and Sweet Chestnut, though of course sensitivities vary from person to person.

It isn't always easy to tell which pollen you are sensitive to so taking steps to minimise the amount of pollen that gets into your home may be a more practical step to reduce allergic reactions. You can find out more about this here:

https://www.avogel.co.uk/health/hayfever/how-to-prepare-your-home-for-hayfever-season/