Mark the ends of logs to indicate starting orientation. Generally the same guidelines apply to the timing and location of this treatment. Keep the treatment material one log, or at most, two logs high. If possible, wet logs, wait for a rain, or pile snow on top of logs just prior to covering with plastic to enhance mold growth. Use clear plastic, not black.
Clear plastic allows sunlight to penetrate and heat up the logs.
Use plastic that is at least 6 mils thick and wide enough to forego splicing. After covering the logs with plastic, cover the plastic s edges with the surrounding soil. Repair all tears in the plastic with duct tape. Orientation of logs placed under plastic doesn t need to be changed. Logs treated in this manner should be under plastic for a period of at least two warm months.