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Article: USE FERTILIZER OR ASH ON ICY WALKS, INSTEAD OF ROCK SALT.(HOME)
- Article from:
- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
- Article date:
- December 22, 1996
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Byline: Robert Stiffler
THROWING ROCK SALT on your driveway or sidewalk to keep from slipping on the ice can hurt nearby trees and shrubs. It is one of the most toxic de-icers. Denny Schrock of the University of Missouri recommends in the December/January issue of Today's Homeowner magazine that you select a de-icer with ingredients that are least damaging to plants. Consider de-icing with fertilizer such as urea or ammonium nitrite. Used in moderation, such fertilizers won't harm plants, but they are corrosive to metals.
To create a non-slip surface, sprinkle ash and cinders, which won't damage most plants. Keep them away from acid-loving plants such ...
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