How to Melt Ice on Walkways Without Harming Your Lawn
Winter ice on walkways can be hazardous, but many ice-melting products damage lawns and plants. If you want to keep your outdoor paths safe while protecting your garden, choosing the right deicer is essential. Redmond’s Ice Slicer: Nature’s Blend offers a natural, effective solution that melts ice quickly without harming your lawn or landscaping.
Why Choose an All-Natural Ice Melt for Your Walkway?
Traditional ice melts often contain harsh chemicals like liquid chlorides, dyes, and urea, which can harm plants, pets, and children. These additives leach into the soil, interfering with nutrient absorption and causing damage to grass and flowers. In contrast, Nature’s Blend is certified organic and free from harmful additives, making it a safer choice for your lawn and garden.
Nature’s Blend contains over 60 trace minerals that not only melt ice but also nourish the soil, supporting plant health through the winter months.
Featured Products: Redmond Ice Slicer Nature’s Blend
Ice Slicer Nature’s Blend 25 lb Bag
This bulk option is ideal for homeowners with larger walkways or driveways. It melts ice and snow 3.5 times faster than traditional rock salt and remains effective in temperatures as low as 0°F. The natural reddish color and coarse grit make it easy to apply evenly and improve traction on slippery surfaces.
- Certified organic: Safe for kids, pets, and plants
- Contains 60+ trace minerals: Enhances soil fertility rather than damaging it
- Effective up to 0°F: Reliable performance in typical winter conditions
- Easy to apply: Coarse grains provide traction and visibility
- Use less product: High melting power means less is needed compared to other deicers
Ice Slicer Nature’s Blend 10 lb Pouch
Perfect for smaller areas or for trying out the product, this pouch offers the same benefits as the 25 lb bag in a more manageable size. It’s a convenient option for walkways, steps, or patios where you want to protect your lawn while keeping surfaces safe.
- All-natural and organic formula
- Melts ice quickly without harmful additives
- Enhances traction with natural grit
- Safer for children, pets, and plants
How Nature’s Blend Protects Your Lawn and Garden
Unlike conventional ice melts, Nature’s Blend does not contain liquid chlorides or synthetic dyes. Its mineral-rich composition comes from a Jurassic Era salt deposit, providing a natural balance of minerals that buffer the salt’s effects. This means:
- No salt burn on grass or flowers: The minerals help prevent damage common with regular rock salt.
- Soil nourishment: The trace minerals leach into the soil, improving fertility and supporting plant growth after winter.
- Reduced environmental impact: Without harsh chemicals, it’s safer for wildlife and beneficial microorganisms in your garden.
The grounds crew at Temple Square in Salt Lake City switched to Nature’s Blend and noticed healthier grass and flowers in spring, along with longer-lasting ice melting power.
Tips for Using Nature’s Blend Effectively and Safely
- Apply lightly before a storm: A thin layer prevents ice from bonding to pavement, making snow removal easier.
- Avoid over-application: Excess granules left after melting indicate you can use less next time, protecting your lawn and concrete.
- Reapply as needed: For freeze/thaw cycles, a light sprinkle after shoveling helps prevent refreezing.
- Rinse paws and skin: Like salt at the beach, a quick rinse removes residue from children’s skin and pets’ paws to avoid dryness or irritation.
Summary
If you want to melt ice on your walkways without harming your lawn, Redmond Ice Slicer: Nature’s Blend is a natural, effective choice. Its certified organic formula melts ice faster than traditional rock salt while nourishing your soil and protecting plants, pets, and children. Available in both 25 lb bags and 10 lb pouches, it fits a variety of needs and helps you maintain a safe, beautiful outdoor space all winter long.
Natural ice melt applied to a snowy walkway, enhancing safety and protecting surrounding plants.