After a while of rest, Laurel stood up and continued working again.
She knew heat trapped within the soil needed an escape, otherwise it would stay long after the sun disappeared below the horizon.
Turning toward the irrigation channel, Laurel gathered several pale stones that lined the bank. They were warm beneath her fingers, already storing the day's temperature.
One by one, she arranged them loosely around the planting rows, leaving enough space for airflow while creating a barrier that would absorb excess heat during the day and release it gradually after sunset.
She knew it was not a flawless solution, but she believed what she needed now wasn't perfection, but a quick solution.
Laurel paused, after finishing the task. She knew she had to find a way to trap moisture in the soil.
