Snow

Snow removal is just like any other horticultural specialty - except harder.

As the winter (such as it was) winds down, it is time to start thinking about what we need to do to close off this winter and prepare ourselves for next winter.

Not much winter left — possibly — but the risks still exist as long as we are in the freeze-thaw period.

I came upon a thick layer of salt spread around a city bus stop that made me realize it might be time for an article on application rates.

The City of Ottawa hosted a Smart about Salt summit on Nov. 29 to foster greater public and private partnerships in promoting efficient salt use in the city.

In my course Smart about Salt Essentials Training I conduct an experiment using a cold plate, where I simulate a frosting situation in the classroom.

The Snow and Ice Sector Group will hold its annual symposium and trade show on September 20, 2012.

Good planning and preparation are essential to making the best of the season.

Research is currently underway to determine a standard for winter maintenance on parking lot applications.

So many of us stop questioning the problems and waste in our business and just accept them as the way we do business.