Just How Dry is Maine? Check Out the Difference of One Falmouth Lawn

It's dry. Don't believe it. Check out my lawn from last year and this year.

The lawn on the left is what my lawn currently looks like. The lawn on the right is what it looked like almost exactly one year ago. I have never watered my lawn. This year is particularly obvious. Yes, most of Maine is 'abnormally dry'. I thought that was unusual, but actually, this is Maine's third year in a row being in a drought!

The National Integrated Drought Information System shows that almost 69% of Maine is abnormally dry. But looking into this amazing resource, it shows that last year was worse!

But again, here's my lawn from 2021.

And this is my lawn this year...

That is dead AF. I don't have to try and keep up with the Joneses, because their lawns are also super brown. I know we've had droughts before, but in all my 35 years in Maine, I don't ever remember it this bad. I thought it was super noticeable up on Munjoy Hill in Portland. A favorite spot to bring a blanket and a meal. Do not forget to bring that blanket, otherwise, it's like sitting on hay!

In the short term, experts say there isn't much relief in sight. However, this is Maine and if you don't like the weather, wait a minute. So, it may be more than a minute, but we'll be complaining again that we have to mow so much. Does anyone else remember having to mow back in May a couple of times a week? Now that's crazy!