I have the same thoughts but will wait to see how things progress. If rainfall achieves the average, then the groundwater table will rise across the county and all will be good. If , however , the years trend of deficit continues into next year, I have decided to ‘uncover ‘in January because the probability of snowcover, which will melt progressively, may soak the soil. It would then be intended to recover to maximise solar gain during Feb/March to provide raised soil temperatures for early planting and sowing.
My observation of your cover photo causes me to feel that on my site, much more weight would be needed to hold down such a large sheet. I try to put something at 2metre centres in all directions, especially along all edges. Last years old bean poles, upturned wheelbarrows, 5 gallon drums filled etc.
I must get around to making quantities of ‘beanbags’, filled with shingle or similar.
