Winter salt can harm your grass, trees, and other plants.
Use these solutions to prevent and treat the problem.
Plus, find tips on recognizing salt damage on plants and what to do to fix the problem.
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Melted snow and runoff can harbor a lot of salt and damage plant roots.
Install Barriers
Many gardenerswrap cold-sensitive shrubs with burlapin fall to prevent winter damage.
Remove the burlap and other coverings when your plants start growing in spring.
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Choose Salt-Tolerant Plants
Plants likeviburnum,boxwood,red twig dogwood, andserviceberryreact badly to salty soil.
Even salt-tolerant plants can be damaged by salt if theyre exposed to too much of it.
When it gets warmer, rinse the leaves and stems of any plants growing near roadways and sidewalks.
Fix these problems by blendingcompostor aged manure into affected garden beds.
The Impact of Salt on Plants.University of Massachusetts Amherst
