De-icing salts cover roads, walkways, and parking lots each winter, making them safer for drivers and pedestrians. Unfortunately, those salts can do a lot of damage to your business’s landscaping. Salt may dehydrate any existing plants and prevent new growth and may also damage concrete. If you suspect your plants or concrete has sustained salt damage, a commercial landscaping company can help.

How to Repair Your Commercial Landscaping After Salt Damage

1. Rinse & Water Your Shrubs & Trees

If the leaves on your shrubs and trees look brown or yellow around the edges come springtime, they may have suffered salt damage. Once winter is over, rinse your plants using about two inches of water over the course of two to three hours. You can do this again a few days later to ensure all salt is removed.

2. Soak Soil to Remove Salt Buildup in Lawns

Lawns can take the hardest hit from salt during the winter due to their proximity to walkways and roads. Salt-damaged grass will appear yellow-brown and brittle when spring comes around. To revive your grassy areas, thoroughly soak them for a few days to wash away the salt.

3. Patch & Seal Concrete, Natural Stone, & Brick

Despite its strength and durability, salt can damage concrete surfaces. Once winter comes to an end, wash away the salt from your concrete or natural stone surfaces. If there are any cracks or dimples, repair them with a patch and then seal them. If you have bricks or pavers, you may need reset or replace them, and then redo the mortar and seal them.

If you want to restore your commercial landscaping to its former health and appearance, GMG General can repair the salt-damaged plants and concrete and perform preventative measures to protect your landscaping from the salt next winter. For a full list of their contracting services, visit their website. To request a free estimate for your commercial landscaping, call (907) 349-7854.