Winter Deicing Agents for the Homeowner

G1121
Published 2007

Five main types of deicers commonly are used: calcium chloride, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, urea and calcium magnesium acetate (CMA). Take care when using these products to avoid plant injury because excessive salts and fertilization from deicers impede uptake of nutrients.

Publication Details

Authors

Jay B. Fitzgerald

Donald E. Janssen

Subject

Lawn & Garden

Publication Date December 15, 1992
Last Revision Date January 24, 2007
Language English
Formats

HTML / PDF

Series NebGuide