Tip #1: Use snow stakes. We repair thousands of dollars of snow plow damage in lawns in the spring and find that customers who use snow stakes on curb & driveway edges have almost no
damage.
Snow stakes sit about 4 feet out of the ground and are hammered right in on the curb/driveway edge to identify the edge of the road/driveway and yard. They can be purchased at home improvement stores for super cheap!
PLEASE, PLEASE invest the small amount ($30-40) now as a preventative measure to save money and time and headaches next Spring!
Seeding or sodding in the spring can be $100’s to $1000’s of dollars AND a muddy mess until new grass is established. (In addition, seeding sunny driveway areas in the Spring can mean weeds and crabgrass in those areas all summer.. you can read more about the BEST time to seed in various areas here: https://conta.cc/3hJ432a
Tip #2: Keep salt out of the yard. Most people have to use salt & ice melt to break through some of the ice during the winter. Unfortunately, sodium chloride is bad for the lawn so if you use it on the driveway or sidewalk, try to shovel the salt down to the street side.
Tip #3: Use non-sodium ice melt. On small areas like sidewalks, use something that is safer for the lawn and plants. Calcium chloride, Magnesium chloride and other ice melt products are not only safer for the lawn, they are safer for your pets’ feet as well. Read the label first! Salt can cause a mild chemical burn to your hands, so be careful not to let it get into your gloves. 
Here are a few examples:
Keep it Green-https://a.co/d/g4Ha1bj
Safe Step – https://a.co/d/eyt36xA
Kind Melt – https://a.co/d/emoq4zd
Green Gobbler- https://a.co/d/emoq4zd
Tip #4: Use care when knocking snow off shrubs. The weight of the snow can be a concern to the health of your ornamental shrubs. Be careful when trying to knock snow off the branches of the smaller evergreens, we have seen several shrubs damaged when the homeowner tried to “help” the shrub by knocking off the snow. If you have access to one, use a leaf blower instead of a shovel.
Tip #5: Throw snow away from shrubs. While a small amount of snow on shrubs can protect it from harsh temperatures, too much snow can be harmful to them. Be selective where you throw your snow and your shrubs will thank you.
Tip #6: Remember how fun snow used to be! We are blessed here with 4 seasons (sometimes in the same week) but don’t forget to try to enjoy some of the wintry season. Make a snow angel, build a snowman, toss a snowball at your loved one, and take time to watch a snowflake fall all the way to the ground.
