Year: 2021
The disadvantage of these alternative de-icing solutions
When applying snow and ice management solutions, de-icing salt is tried and true. It has been used as early as the 1930s and for a good reason. There is much debate around alternative de-icing methods. It is often asked if alternative methods are just as effective. Not necessarily. The internet is full of excellent information. […]
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Tips for your winter maintenance equipment
FSI Landscape Supply weighs in on winter equipment maintenance. (Source: Snow Magazine, winter maintenance, features- equipment and technology, October 8, 2021, https://www.snowmagazineonline.com/article/winter-equipment-maintenance-snow-ice-wear-parts-trucks-loaders/.) Snow magazine expresses the importance of maintaining your snow and ice management equipment. They share eleven helpful tips to get you and your machinery through the winter. The first tip is to inspect […]
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Frequently asked questions about de-icing salt
At FSI Landscape Supply, we support and supply landscaping professionals and snow/ice management contractors with bulk salt, sand, and other effective de-icing solutions. We are often asked how de-icing salt works, which type of salt and application method is best. Today’s article will cover frequently asked questions about de-icing salt. How does de-icing salt work […]
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Clumping de-icing salt solutions
Many snow management contractors and professional landscapers will or their bulk salt supply ahead of the season or before the harsh winter weather hits. Ordering ahead of time is always best. It will allow contractors or landscape professionals to beat the season rush, prepare ahead of time with a guaranteed salt supply, and have peace […]
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Important tips all contractors should know about de-icing salt and winter weather solutions
It is that time of year again where many contractors have winter weather on their minds. Landscaping professionals and contractors have begun making seasonal changes and are stocking up on their winter essentials, including de-icing salt. In today’s article, we at FSI Landscaping Supply want to share some helpful tips all contractors should know about […]
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De-icing salt vs de-icing liquid
It is no surprise to local Canadians that our winters bring on a variety of heavy weather conditions. Due to the harsh, cold elements, we rely on snow removal contractors and landscaping professionals to keep our roads, sidewalks, and commercial parking lots safe and clean. Snow removal contractors and landscaping professionals must have extensive knowledge […]
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How to survive a salt shortage
FSI Landscape Supply weighs in on four solutions to survive a salt shortage. (Source: Earth Development, blog, October 15, 2020, https://earthdevelopmentinc.com/blog/four-ways-to-survive-a-salt-shortage-this-winter.) Earth Development brings our attention to four ways to survive the potential circumstance of a salt shortage which could affect many snow removal contractors and landscaping professionals. The first method suggested by Earth Development […]
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Advantages of buying bulk salt in November
Many professional contractors and landscaping professionals have begun preparations for this coming winter season. There may be a few contractors who wait until the first snowfall before making any preparations as well. However, in any industry, it is always best to stay ahead of schedule. The more prepared and organized you are, the more chances […]
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Landscaping mistakes to avoid this fall
Many landscaping businesses are flooded with contracts during the fall season. Managing staff, organizing labour, materials, overhead, and project planning can get hectic. As each project is unique, making a mistake or two is inevitable no matter how long you have been in the industry. What is important to understand is that mistakes are okay! […]
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Make your landscape fit the fall season
FSI Landscape Supply weighs in on ten tips to make any landscape fitting for the fall season. (Source: Duval Landscape Maintenance, https://www.duvallandscape.com/Fall-is-Here–10-Tips-for-Making-your-Landscape-Fit-the-Season-1-5.html ) Duval Landscape Maintenance offers insights into how to turn any yard or landscape into an autumn oasis. Duval Landscape Maintenance begins their top ten list by expressing the importance of colours, accessories, textures, […]
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