No wonder. Calcium chloride is commonly used as a drying agent and is far
worse on plants than sodium chloride. The chemical attracts water away from
plant roots.


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Hi folks:

We live in northern New Jersey, where there has been a huge amount of
snow and ice. I used only calcium chloride on the walk adjacent to a
holly bush, but it's possible that the lawn people who come to take care
of snow removal might have also used rock salt. We notice that the
holly bush appears to be dying, shedding lots of leaves and very pale.
Anything to be done for it short of replacement, and if so, how should I
remediate the soil?

Thanks in advance,
Jay