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A break from gardening


A break from gardening

Snow helps preserve moisture in the soil during winter and provides water to the soil as it melts in the spring. ... If the snow keeps the soil from freezing, roots will continue to grow and earthworms and bacteria in the soil continue to turn garden debris into beneficial compost.



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I knew there must be an upside, other than its beauty when fresh!

7 Feb, 2021

 

That's what I keep telling myself...there's got to be an upside....there's got to be.

7 Feb, 2021

 

Bless :-))

7 Feb, 2021

 

This tree is just missing a few Christmas lights!
Lovely pic!

9 Feb, 2021

 

What a wonderful shape . Fallen leaves protects the soil too stops it freeze drying it out also keeps moisture in tge earth.

13 Feb, 2021



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