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Protect the Lawn from Winter Damage!

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Winter weather can get pretty severe, which can be bad news for a lawn that isn't prepared. Lawn Doctor of Annapolis is the best lawn care company in the Chesapeake Bay area , and we have you covered! Today we are sharing important tips to help you prepare and protect your yard this winter. Keep reading to learn more!  Protect Lawn from Rock Salt  Rock salt is a form of sodium chloride used in the winter to help accelerate the melting of ice and snow that accumulate on your sidewalk, driveway, and roads. This is a great convenience to help make walking and driving safer, but it can cause harm to your grass if you're not careful. This rock salts is corrosive, so it can damage concrete, asphalt, metal surfaces, and even your lawn. As the rock salt melts, it gets into the soil where your grass collects its nutrients. Rock salt is not a nutrient that your lawn wants or needs, though. In fact, it can be toxic.   To avoid poisoning your lawn with rock salt, try these tips:  Shovel s