damage to lawn and flowers from rock salt

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damage to lawn and flowers from rock salt

Question
Hi,
Does rock salt kill flowers and shrubs? Rock salt was sprayed onto my lawn and some shrubs near the curb this past winter and hasn't come back this season. Will they come back or are they gone?
Thanks for your help?

Answer
Rock Salt is MURDER on plants. Grass, Shrubs, Perennials -- MURDER. If there was any doubt in your mind that this might not be a figment of your imagination,

IT'S NOT!

And no, I'm sorry to say, they will not come back. Ever.

Say no to Rock Salt next Winter ... IF you have a choice.

L.I.G.

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