We are in great need of the forecasted rain. The Eastern Red Cedars are very dry, and experiencing die back. The ground is hard and the perennials are dry on the ends of leaves and struggling to come up. Trees and bushes thinning. Hard, sandy patches in the yard where grass would normally be (we usually do not see this until August). Have not yet been regularly watering as the temps have been lower, but hoping for a good shower or two over the next 24 or so hours.