No More Daily Snow Shovelling, This Eco Ice Melt Clears My Garden Path in an Instant – It's Even Safe for Pets

Exterior shot of a large home in the winter, with snow on peaked porch, front yard, path and falling. The front door is wooden as are the porch guard rails.

Blizzards are raging on in northeast US states, leaving backyards buried beneath multiple feet of snow. Keeping paths clear is key to making your property safe and accessible during this time, and I'm always looking for ways to make this a quick and less strenuous job.

That's where ice melt comes in, a salt-based compound that can be spread on paths to stop ice forming. I have to admit the idea of it does raise some environmental concerns, but I've just spotted this eco-friendly Peach Country Ice Melt on Amazon. It's formulated with less corrosive, gentle ingredients to minimize its impact on your yard's biodiversity and prevent damage to path surfaces. A big bonus for me: its pet-safe, so I don't have to worry about the dog walking over it.