As the Garden Grows

  I know some gardeners are getting very anxious to get back into the garden already this year. They would have a tough time though, because the garden is covered with about two feet of snow. This is called snowpack, and it is not a bad thing. Snowpack acts as a crucial protective blanket for gardens, insulating soil to prevent extreme temperature swings and harmful frost heave that can damage plant roots. As the snow melts, it provides slow-release moisture into the soil, prevents drying winds from harming perennials, and deposits nitrogen and essential nutrients into the ground.  Here is why snowpack is beneficial for your garden: Insulation: Snow keeps the soil temperature more stable, preventing deep freezing that can damage roots or bulbs. Preventing Frost Heave : By keeping soil temperatures consistent, it stops the freeze and thaw cycle that pushes plants out of the ground. Moisture Reservoir: As snow melts, it provides a slow, deep...