ATLANTA – The snow falling over north Georgia can be a real irritant, but it can also be beneficial to the environment and your health.
If your stuck at home without electricity, it’s hard to see the benefit.
Some gardeners and farmers call snow “the poor man’s fertilizer.”
As snow falls through the atmosphere the flakes absorb valuable amounts of nitrogen. When the snow melts, that nitrogen is slowly released into the ground, feeding and watering your plants.
Snow is also a good insulator that can help protect the ground from the kind of deep freeze that can damage the roots of shrubs and trees.
Snow can also be good for your physical and mental health.
If you’re lucky enough to get the day off you can get extra sleep.
A day romping outside with the kids is not just good exercise, it’s valuable family time.
Of course, too much snow can trap us inside for an extended period. and make us stir crazy.
Heavy snow can damage tender branches and tree limbs.