Keeping Gardens and Pets Safe in Winter
At EzPz.pet, we believe in making pet care simple and safe by providing expert insights and product recommendations that prioritize sustainability and quality. Our goal is to help pet parents make informed decisions while also supporting brands that offer eco-friendly, pet-safe solutions for everyday challenges—including winter care.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Safe Paw, a leading provider of non-toxic, pet-safe ice melt solutions. Unlike traditional de-icers that contain harmful salts and chemicals, Safe Paw is 100% chloride-free, environmentally friendly, and safe for gardens, pets, and outdoor surfaces. This collaboration helps pet parents and homeowners protect their landscapes during heavy snowfall without compromising safety.
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How to Prevent Ice Melts from Damaging Your Garden During Heavy Snowfall
Winter weather can be harsh on gardens and outdoor plants, especially when traditional ice melts are used to clear sidewalks and driveways. Many de-icers contain sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, and calcium chloride, which can seep into the soil, damage plant roots, and pollute groundwater.
According to the Farmers’ Almanac Extended Forecast for Winter 2020-2021, it will be a chilly and snowy winter for Denver. The Almanac also predicts above-normal snowfall in northern portions of Colorado.
“The Great Lakes region will get its fair share of snow but expect above-normal snowfall if you live in the western Dakotas, northern portions of Colorado and Utah, as well as Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and central and eastern sections of Washington and Oregon,” said the Farmers’ Almanac.
During heavy snowfall in winters, you have to put in some effort to keep your walkways and driveways free from snow to provide safe access to your family, pedestrians, and visitors. The use of ice melter for the driveway significantly reduces the manual effort required in shoveling the snow out of the driveways. But, most of the common brands, in the market, use compounds that are harmful to plants, vegetation, pets, and the environment. Therefore, you should take some preventive measures while getting rid of the stubborn ice on the driveways.
Helping Pet Owners Make Smarter, Eco-Friendly Choices
This article is written in collaboration with Safe Paw and has been approved for publication. While we provide trusted recommendations, EzPz encourages pet owners to research and evaluate products based on their specific needs. Product claims remain the responsibility of the respective brands, and our content serves as a resource for making informed purchasing decisions.
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