Tarp would have been better under the snow, now the melting snow will wash away nutrients. But in the summer it's good to cover with a tarp to keep moisture in. In the spring a black tarp might draw heat from the sunlight.
Yes I had it covered at first and then I had the bright idea of letting the chicks scratch it up...lol. if the weather channel can be believed by next week I can cover it again. I think I need a frame around it to keep them from scattering it. I could cover it until there is more acccumulated and then with a frame around it the birds can get in there. Need to get the grandson back to work on a frame.
thnx