As winter approaches, you need to consider snow removal for your home or business. Every method for removing snow and ice, from chemical melting agents to plows and snow shovels, can damage your landscaping, driveway, or parking lot if misused. As winter weather begins to set in, consider the following tips for damage-free snow removal.

3 Tips for Protecting Your Pavement & Landscaping During Snow Removal

1. Schedule Snow Removal Regularly

For asphalt pavement, standing water can significantly reduce its lifespan. Leaving snow on the surface allows any snowmelt to infiltrate the cracks, where it will freeze, expand, and widen the crevices. Over time, this damage can lead to large potholes in your driveway or parking lot, and you’ll have to invest in repaving services much sooner. Each time heavy snow arrives, have the snow removed as soon as possible.

2. Mark Boundaries

Indicating where the driveway or parking lot ends and your landscaping and lawn begins can quickly be done with rods from your local garden center. These orange plastic markers are tall enough to stand out above snowdrifts and flexible enough that accidentally bumping one with a vehicle won’t make it break. They can also withstand years of winter use, so they’re a worthwhile, one-time investment.

3. Hire a Professional

Not only will you save time and effort by hiring a professional, but you’ll also be getting their expertise in regards to your property’s specific needs. They’ll have all of the equipment needed to plow your pavement safely, and they will know how to carefully maneuver their machines to avoid scraping the driveway or destroying the grass or landscaping alongside your paved area.

The team at Wilson Garden Center Inc. Landscaping & Tree Service has offered quality products for your gardening and landscaping needs for over 20 years. They also provide snow removal and salting in the winter for businesses and residential units who want to leave those jobs to the professionals. To learn more about this garden center and its services, visit them online and call (513) 863-5831 today with any questions.