How to choose the right de-icing salt
When purchasing de-icing salt, there are many factors to take into consideration. Composition, temperature, and grain size impacts melting efficiency and should be considered when choosing the right de-icing salt. As a snow plow contractor or landscape professional, it is essential to be well versed in the many de-icing salt varieties. Understanding each factor will […]
Read moreFSI Landscape Supply weighs in on the overuse of road salt
FSI Landscape Supply weighs in on the overuse of road salt. Salt sense: less is more an article posted by SIMA (Snow and Ice Management Association), written by Chris Marino, ASM brings to our attention the education behind over-salting. https://www.sima.org/snow-business/library/newsdetails/2018/10/29/salt-sense-less-is-more SIMA’s article states that there is a fear related to slip and falls caused by […]
Read moreTop 3 things a snow plow contractor should know
Snow plow contractors or landscape professionals are on the front line battling the winter weather elements. Snow plow contractors and landscape professionals work all through the night to ensure our roads are clear and safe for the morning commute. They handle de-icing solutions, machinery, and equipment to ensure our roads are clear and safe for […]
Read moreWhich de-icing salt is best for commercial parking lots
Public safety and mobility are a priority, especially when you own a business, building, or property. As a property owner, you have the ability to control the amount of salt being used. If you are a snow removal contractor, then perhaps this information can be useful to you as well. A property owner and contractor […]
Read moreRoad Salt, The Winter’s 2.3 Billion Game Changer
FSI Landscape Supply weighs in on Road salt: The winter’s $2.3 billion game changer. Anita Balakrishnan from CNBC brings to our attention the importance of road salt. https://www.cnbc.com/2015/02/18/salting-the-roads-is-an-economic-big-deal.html Although this article was released a few years ago, the information provided holds truth to the current evaluation of road salt. FSI Landscape Supply expresses, “many articles […]
Read moreHow to store and handle de-icing salt
Weather is continuously unpredictable. From one day to the next, we could experience sunny and clear skies. The next, we are hit with high winds, freezing temperatures, snow, and freezing rain. Always be prepared! Especially during the winter months, whether you are a homeowner, snow removal contractor, or property owner, it is better to be […]
Read moreDe-Icing salt vs. Minus degree temperatures
We want to avoid icy road conditions at all costs. The safety of our commute and the commute of our loved ones plague our thoughts when frosty weather is ready to sweep through the streets. There is a sense of safety and reassurance that tomorrow’s commute will be dry and clear when we see the […]
Read moreIs landscaping possible in the winter?
Landscaping is not reserved for spring and summer. There is a whole list of landscaping duties and many landscaping options for winter. Snowfall and icy textures bring a different element to our outdoor space. Although the weather may say -30, however, there is something about winter that gives you warmth inside. Sentimental or not, winter […]
Read moreWhy do we still use road salt and what are the alternatives
FSI Landscape supply weighs in on why do we still use road salt and what are the alternatives? Andrew Russel from Global News brings to our attention the impacts of road salt. https://globalnews.ca/news/3174300/why-do-we-still-use-road-salt-and-what-are-the-alternatives/ FSI Landscape supply expresses, “without a doubt our number one specialty during fall and winter are our bulk salt and de-icing […]
Read morePreparing your landscape for winter
Snow and ice create beautiful panoramas. However, the damage our lawns experience is another story. Just as we prepare everything else, our lawn and landscapes need winter maintenance and protection. Many homeowners experience lawn kill. Plants and greenery do not always survive either. As long as the basics are covered, come spring, you will not […]
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