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

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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!

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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!

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But again, here's my lawn from 2021.

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And this is my lawn this year...

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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!

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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!

 

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