I suppose it is unusual, but I need the extra protection. You would likely be shocked at the intensity of the drought. It not just lack of rain. The air sucks any humidity it can get, including from the trees and shrubs. The dirt sucks moisture from the roots of trees, shrubs and plants. It is sort of frightening.
Why do you laugh?
Well, you're just doing everything right. But I didn't understand it at first.
But I don't add soil to the hopper.
I suppose it is unusual, but I need the extra protection. You would likely be shocked at the intensity of the drought. It not just lack of rain. The air sucks any humidity it can get, including from the trees and shrubs. The dirt sucks moisture from the roots of trees, shrubs and plants. It is sort of frightening.