The best way to help your plants thrive could be surrounding your house right now.
To be clear, it’s the melted stuff that’s beneficial.
I checked in with a few plant experts to dig into why and howsnow will help my plants thrive.
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“It also stimulates seed germination and plays a huge role in root development,” Thomson says.
Nitric oxide can also improve a plant’s resistance to disease and help it tolerate drought, Thomson adds.
Plus, it can speed up the flowering process.
A shocked plant may stop growing or even die.
Once the snow has melted, check that the water’s temperature is 70F75F, Lorainne recommends.
After that, pour the melted snow through a fine strainer if there’s any debris in it.
Melted snow is free from these issues.
Not to mention, free of cost, too.
