There’s no question that road salt saves human lives on snowy and icy roads, but the hidden damage it does to plants, soil and trees can be deadly.
Rock Salt Can Make Winter Rough on Plants and Trees — Virginia
VIRGINIA IS FOR RIVERS – The Sanguine Root
Less ice on the road leads to more salt in the soil, air, and water
Less ice on the road leads to more salt in the soil, air, and
Winter Protection for Sensitive Plants
Winter Protection for Sensitive Plants
Gardening in Virginia – Cold Stratification
Less ice on the road leads to more salt in the soil, air, and
Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program - Plant a
Piedmont / Mountain Small-Stream Alluvial Forests