Name: Sandy B. Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b) (Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
I agree with Jay -- I wouldn't use salt in any area where I wanted anything to grow; in fact, I somewhat think it might encourage weeds to grow, rather than desirable plants, because many weeds are so tough.
“Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight." ~ Albert Schweitzer C/F temp conversion