How snow protects plants (VIDEO)

A precious water reserve and a sort of thermal insulator. It protects from the wind and maintains a more stable temperature.

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Snow is very important for plants. It insulates plant roots in the dead of winter, acting as a natural thermal insulator and preventing frost from destroying or damaging them. In effect, snow allows plants to hibernate, the most effective defense against frost.

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Furthermore, snow forms a water reserve that supports evergreen plants , nourishing them by capturing nitrogen and ammonia from the air and gradually releasing them into the soil and leaves . Generally, 10 centimeters of snow provide a water reserve equal to 10 milligrams.

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Snow protects plants from the freezing wind, keeps the temperature more stable, and finally allows bacteria and earthworms to continue, albeit at a slower pace, their valuable work. Therefore, it's fair to complain about the damage that snowfall can cause, and also about the logistical problems that come with it: but let's not forget How many benefits do we get from those flakes?.

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