Automobile Loans Homeowner Reference About AHA Homeowner Web Resources Government Links NearMyHome. It was fun while it lasted but the record high temperatures of recent weeks are gone, replaced by icy blasts from Ole Man Winter.
Cold temperatures take their toll on plants.
This winter take some basic steps and precautions to ensure the proper care of your lawn and garden, as recently suggested by Charles Fenyvesi in The Washington Post. First and foremost, don't run amuck with rock salt when treating frozen driveways or walkways. Shrubs, grass and other plants will wither under the onslaught as the ice melts into a salty solution and drains off the edges of the concrete. You're better off going with a non-salted melting product. Or better yet, try spreading the wood ashes from the fireplace for a plant-friendly solution.