07Feb
Preparing Road Salt Inventory for Late Winter Storm Surges
February keeps contractors on edge. Storms hit fast, forecasts swing by the hour, and the pressure to keep roads open never lets up. Even seasoned crews can find themselves scrambling when a late winter surge arrives. The smartest way to stay ahead is to know exactly where your road salt inventory stands and to build [...] Read more
31Jan
Preventing Slide Zones: De-Icing Products for Sloped Properties
Commercial properties with slopes, ramps, loading bays, and uneven grades face a winter problem that flat lots never quite match. Ice behaves differently on an incline. It melts in streaks, refreezes in pockets, and sends runoff exactly where you do not want it. If the goal is to reduce liability risk and keep traffic moving, [...] Read more
24Jan
Road Salt Placement Mistakes That Reduce Melt Power Late in the Season
As winter drags on, many crews notice a familiar problem. Road salt that worked fast in December starts feeling sluggish by January and February. Storms hit harder, ice sticks longer, and the same volume of bulk salt seems to deliver less melt power with each application. Weather matters, of course, but placement mistakes play a [...] Read more
17Jan
Avoid Winter Damage: Keep These Landscaping Supplies Out of Your Shed
Winter has a way of exposing weak spots in every contractor’s storage routine. What sits quietly in a shed all season can come out damaged, unreliable, or unusable by spring. The recent Country Living article on items you should never leave in a shed through winter touches on several common troublemakers, especially for anyone who [...] Read more
10Jan
Bulk Salt Strategies for Faster Ice Control This Winter
Winter work is a race against time. Storms move fast, clients expect clear pavement, and every decision you make in the field affects cost, safety, and efficiency. Good contractors know that success is not just about how much material you put down, but how you put it down. The right application strategy turns bulk salt [...] Read more
28Dec
Reputation on the Line: How Salt Quality Shapes Client Perception
In the snow and ice management business, results speak louder than promises. When a client steps onto a clean, safe, and dry lot after a storm, they don’t ask about what went into achieving it — they judge by what they see. And what they see determines whether they call you again next winter. That’s [...] Read more
21Dec
Weather Wins: How to Match De-Icing Products to the Storm in Front of You
Winter doesn’t hit the same way every time. One day it’s a dry cold. The next, freezing rain coats everything in ice. Then comes the deep freeze that laughs at regular salt. For professional landscapers and contractors, the key to staying efficient and profitable is using the right de-icing products for the specific storm in [...] Read more
14Dec
Contractor’s Guide: Winter Landscape Supplies for Successful Spring
The article "This Winter Gardening Checklist Will Set You Up for Spring Success" hosted by Better Homes & Gardens provides a strategic breakdown of tasks gardeners and landscape professionals can tackle throughout the winter to ensure a smooth transition into spring. While the guide is rooted in residential gardening, the principles translate effectively to larger-scale [...] Read more
07Dec
Inside the Yard: How Contractors Are Rethinking Road Salt Storage This Season
As winter creeps closer, professional landscapers and contractors are taking a hard look at how they store and handle road salt. With bulk materials arriving early and demand spiking mid-season, the way you manage bulk salt can make or break your snow operation. This year, more contractors are rethinking their approach—not just to cut losses, [...] Read more
01Dec
The Hidden Costs of Cheap Road Salt: Why Cutting Corners Isn’t Saving You Money
In the world of snow and ice management, margins are tight and efficiency matters. That’s why it’s tempting to grab the cheapest bulk salt or de-icing products on the market. But here’s the hard truth: that bargain-bin road salt is likely costing you more in the long run. Cheap doesn’t mean smart. When it comes [...] Read more