Even with 0.55 inches of rain falling sporadically this week, the high temps near 90 have kept the soil dry and grass browning in sunny and shady areas. Drought Monitor has us in Moderate Drought. My station's MTD is down 0.46 inches, 38% of NOAA 30-yr norm; YTD is down 6.66 inches, 65% of NOAA 30-yr norm, and Water YTD is down 8.91 inches, 67% of NOAA 30-yr norm. Must water planters and raised beds daily. Birds and squirrels flock to bird bath and fountains. Neighboring Woodstock has Water Restrictions.